Self-hosted note-taking & editors

20 apps · 13 Docker-ready. All open-source; click through for license, source, and a docker-compose starter.

NameLicenseStackDocker
Blinko
A personal note tool with AI features.
AGPL-3.0 Docker Docker
DailyTxT
Encrypted diary Web application to save your personal memories of each day. Includes a search function and encrypted file upload.
MIT Docker Docker
Docs
Collaborative note taking, wiki and documentation platform that scales.
MIT K8S
draw.io
Diagram software for making flowcharts, process diagrams, org charts, UML, ER and network diagrams.
Apache-2.0 Javascript/Docker Docker
flatnotes
Database-less note-taking web app that utilises a flat folder of markdown files for storage.
MIT Docker Docker
HedgeDoc
Realtime collaborative markdown notes on all platforms, formerly known as CodiMD and HackMD CE.
AGPL-3.0 Docker/Nodejs Docker
Joplin
Note taking application with markdown editor and encryption support for mobile and desktop platforms. Runs client-side and syncs through a self hosted Nextcloud instance or similar (alternative to Evernote).
MIT Nodejs
Jotty
Lightweight but powerful alternative for managing your personal, file based, notes and checklists.
AGPL-3.0 Docker Docker
Livebook
Realtime collaborative notebook app based on Markdown that supports running Elixir code snippets, TeX and Mermaid Diagrams. Easily deployed using Docker or Elixir.
Apache-2.0 Elixir/Docker Docker
Many Notes
Markdown note-taking web application designed for simplicity.
MIT Docker Docker
Memos
Knowledge base that works with a SQLite db file.
MIT Docker/Go Docker
Note Mark
Minimal web-based Markdown notes app.
AGPL-3.0 Docker Docker
Overleaf
Web-based collaborative LaTeX editor.
AGPL-3.0 Ruby
Plainpad
Modern note taking application for the cloud, utilizing the best features of progressive web apps technology.
GPL-3.0 PHP
plumio
Markdown notes taking app with live preview, document encryption, multi-user support, multi-organization capabilities and more.
AGPL-3.0 Nodejs/Docker Docker
SilverBullet
Note-taking application optimized for people with a hacker mindset.
MIT Docker/Deno Docker
Standard Notes
Simple and private notes app. Protect your privacy while getting more done. That's Standard Notes.
GPL-3.0 Ruby
TriliumNext Notes
Cross-platform hierarchical note taking application with focus on building large personal knowledge bases (fork of Trilium Notes).
AGPL-3.0 Nodejs/Docker/K8S Docker
Turtl
Totally private personal database and note taking app.
GPL-3.0 CommonLisp
Writing
Lightweight distraction-free text editor, in the browser (Markdown and LaTeX supported). No lag when writing.
MIT Javascript