Self-Hosted Evernote Alternatives

Evernote is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are some alternatives for power users and business that want to host a solution on-premise. The best Self-Hosted alternative is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Evernote and seven of them are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to Evernote are Standard Notes, Logseq, TiddlyWiki and Turtl.

Evernote alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools but may also be Todo List Managers or Task Management Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Evernote.

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Joplin
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Todo List Manager
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31 Joplin alternatives
Joplin is an open source note-taking alternative to Evernote that is also available on most mainstream platforms. Unlike Evernote, Joplin is an offline first and client-side encrypted app. On top of no upload limit, it can also import notes from Evernote and other note-taking services. These advantages and this support for migration makes Joplin an easy recommendation.
- - Joplin is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Evernote.
- - Joplin is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Evernote.
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Joplin Features
1. Support for MarkDownJoplin supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. End-to-End EncryptionJoplin has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. Privacy focusedJoplin is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
5. Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Joplin.
6. Works OfflineJoplin can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Ad-freeJoplin doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Joplin.
9. LightweightJoplin consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Local Storage
Android Sync
Tagging
Encrypted Notes
WebDAV Support
Write files in markdown
Multiplatform
Synchronization
Plugin system
Export to HTML
Comments about Joplin as a Alternative to Evernote
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frankmcc
Synchronizes between Windows, Linux and Android. I keep all of my notes here. Markdown is easy to learn. There are browser extensions to allow clipping notes from the web. Supports images, documents and links. Best all around notes app ever!
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Guest
open source with excellent sync options, plus encryption.
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mandrael
Joplin is a quite okay alternative to Evernote, but it has its issues. 1) the mobile sync doesn't work in the background, so it doesn't work sufficiently. Issue on Android and iOS. It only syncs if you watch it. No background-sync (!!). 2) It's not WYSIWYG and you can't do several common things you can do with Evernote or Nimbus. Joplin has to improve in sync and user-friendlyness. Then it can really compete. But: it has the best Evernote import feature on the market. This worked flawlessly!
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Eduardo3382
There is a large community behind this app that can assist you if you find some problem.
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RemovedUser
It's not WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) as Evernote. You need to learn Markdown.
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Standard Notes
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Freemium • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
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36 Standard Notes alternatives
Though Standard Notes only supports text entry out of the box, it has its own advantages compared to Evernote. Its features can also be expanded with extensions. It's end-to-end encrypted, open source (but freemium), and has no device limit. It can synchronize your notes to as many supported devices as you want. Our users find that it does not feature multilingual support, however.
- - Standard Notes is the most popular Web-based alternative to Evernote.
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Standard Notes Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionStandard Notes has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2. Privacy focusedStandard Notes is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
4. Support for MarkDownStandard Notes supports MarkDown for document formatting.
5. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsStandard Notes can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
6. Works OfflineStandard Notes can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Encrypted BackupStandard Notes uses encryption algorithms to keep your files safe as well as prevent unauthorized access.
8. Ad-freeStandard Notes doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
9. Distraction-freeStandard Notes has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Encrypted Notes
Clean design
AES Encryption
Security focused
Minimalistic
Distraction-free Writing
Sync on many devices
Simple text editor
Customizable
Mobile friendly
Comments about Standard Notes as a Alternative to Evernote
Almost everyone thinks Standard Notes is a great Evernote alternative.
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RemovedUser
Standard Notes is the service that I can trust to not share and read my notes.
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a a
Not good as joplin because almost all features are paid
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Guest
Does not support images or attachments, only text.
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Ed Cook
A clean and simple, yet versatile and secure end-to-end encrypted notes app. There are multiple available extensions that allow for including images, building spreadsheets, and using markdown, among many other things.
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Guest
Standard Notes is a multiplatform application (Windows, Android, Linux), secure with perfect synchronization on several devices. Only problem: it is not multilingual.
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Logseq
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Task Management Tool
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89 Logseq alternatives
Logseq is a platform for knowledge sharing and management. It focuses on privacy, longevity, and user control. Notice: the backend code will be open-sourced as soon as we’re sure that the backend service meets the security standards.
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Logseq Features
1. Support for MarkDownLogseq supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Works OfflineLogseq can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. Ad-freeLogseq doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Full-Text SearchLogseq lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
5. Dark ModeLogseq supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Privacy focusedLogseq is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
7. No TrackingLogseq will not track you or use your personal data.
8. PDF annotationLogseq support PDF Annotation for highlighting, notes etc
9. Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in Logseq to stay focused and productive.
Bidirectional links
Graph view
Outliner
Backlinks
Local Storage
Knowledge base
Knowledge Management
Note organization
Hyperlinks
Backlink
TiddlyWiki
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
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Xfce
RemoteStorage
150 TiddlyWiki alternatives
TiddlyWiki is a single html file with all the characteristics of a wiki - including all of the functionality (including editing, saving, tagging and searching) and the style sheet. Because its a single file, its very portable - you can email it, put it on a web server or share...
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TiddlyWiki Features
1. Support for MarkDownTiddlyWiki supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. PortableTiddlyWiki can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in TiddlyWiki without registration.
4. Ad-freeTiddlyWiki doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Dark ModeTiddlyWiki supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. No Coding RequiredTiddlyWiki can be used without an coding or programming skills.
7. WYSIWYG SupportTiddlyWiki integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
Customizable
Standalone
Cross page linking
Wiki
Wiki-like interface
Personal Information Manager (PIM)
Offline
Multiple languages
Notebook
Encrypted Notes
Comments about TiddlyWiki as a Alternative to Evernote
Most users think TiddlyWiki is a great Evernote alternative.
Tarcilio Neto
Although the approach is different, it is an alternative for other platforms in regards to note-taking in which Evernote does not cover (self-hosting mostly).
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Turtl
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Freemium • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
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152 Turtl alternatives
Turtl is open source and encrypted end-to-end, so it's desirable as an Evernote alternative from a privacy standpoint. However, its development has ceased since 2019. It also lacks some of the more intricate features of Evernote and some of its highest rated alternatives, such as the ability to import notes from other programs.
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Turtl Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionTurtl has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2. Support for MarkDownTurtl supports MarkDown for document formatting.
3. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
4. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Turtl simultaneously.
5. Privacy focusedTurtl is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Encrypted Notes
Sync on many devices
Data portability
To do lists
List management
Client side encryption
Password encryption
Sharable lists
Tagging
AES Encryption
Discontinued
The last update is from 2019.

Comments about Turtl as a Alternative to Evernote
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Guest
Turtl stores your info encrypted, unlike Evernote. Much more private.
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John Fastman
Turtl is presently more of a bookmark sync utility than Evernote replacement. (For an open source Evernote replacement see TagSpaces). Unlike Evernote, Turtl is open source and use end-to-end encryption so that you can store simple notes and online bookmarks with full privacy, even from the Turtl developers. A browser plugin works together with the client to capture links. It's still being developed but already a good choice for cross-platform bookmark/note syncing.
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AnonAT
Windows versions do not work properly. There is very little documentation and a poor forum.
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Guest
Client-side AES encryption (private), open-source and free syncing. Markdown support, attachments, bookmarks, browser plugins and apps for Win, OsX, Linux and Android. Best used for simple notes, but it's infinitely better than, say Simplenote and much more private than Evernote.
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kbabir
Turtl has a great potential to be a full alternative to evernote in the future. But that will take time, still waiting for import feature from other services like evernote,simplenote etc.
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Trilium Notes
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
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334 Trilium Notes alternatives
Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.
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Trilium Notes Features
1. Dark ModeTrilium Notes supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. No TrackingTrilium Notes will not track you or use your personal data.
3. End-to-End EncryptionTrilium Notes has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. Works OfflineTrilium Notes can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
5. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
6. Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Trilium Notes.
7. Distraction-freeTrilium Notes has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
8. Support for scriptingTrilium Notes supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
9. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Trilium Notes simultaneously.
Knowledge base
Tree of notes
Note organization
Encrypted Notes
REST API
Electron based
Tag based
Notebook
Customizable
Privacy focused
Opinions about Trilium Notes as a Alternative to Evernote
Almost everyone thinks Trilium Notes is a great Evernote alternative.
Rocketnotes
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
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Docker
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48 Rocketnotes alternatives
Rocketnotes is a web-based Markdown note taking app with AI-powered text completion. You can sign up for free or deploy it with low effort to your personal AWS account. Check out the installation guides for deploying Rocketnotes at AWS or running it on your local machine with...
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Rocketnotes Features
1. Syntax HighlightingRocketnotes supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
2. Dark ModeRocketnotes supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. AutocompletionRocketnotes can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
4. Support for MarkDownRocketnotes supports MarkDown for document formatting.
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