Self-Hosted Evernote Alternatives

Evernote is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are plenty of 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 100 alternatives to Evernote and 14 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, Turtl, Logseq and TiddlyWiki.

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Evernote alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Task Management Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, iPad, Self-Hosted, Linux, Android, Open Source and Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Evernote.

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Evernote alternatives page was last updated Apr 23, 2026

Joplin
904 likes
Joplin is a free, open-source alternative to Evernote, known for its Markdown support, encryption, and cross-platform compatibility. While Evernote offers seamless cloud syncing and text formatting, Joplin excels in privacy and customization. Choose Joplin for technical expertise and security.
147 Joplin alternatives
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Open Source
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Note-taking
Todo List Manager
Origin
France
EU
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Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
AppImageHub
Snapcraft
Google Chrome
Flathub
PortableApps.com
F-Droid
Cloudron
Homebrew
Chocolatey
Termux
Mozilla Firefox
+7
Is Joplin a good alternative to Evernote?

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Joplin vs Evernote Comments

Top Positive Comment
Guest
Jul 29, 2018
14
PRO:

markdown ?

let you encrypt your notes

save them on your computer(backup with thirdparty backupsoftware)

free, Open Source

crossplatform

CON:

no OCR

Review by a new / low-activity user.
Top Negative Comment
mandrael
May 24, 2022
6
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!
Eduardo3382
Positive commentMay 13, 2022
1
There is a large community behind this app that can assist you if you find some problem.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
3 of 25 comments
Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceEvernote is Freemium and Proprietary
Joplin is Privacy focused, Lightweight, Minimalistic and DecentralizedEvernote is not according to our users
Standard Notes
697 likes
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.
163 Standard Notes alternatives
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Freemium
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application types
Note-taking
Todo List Manager
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
+3
Is Standard Notes a good alternative to Evernote?

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Standard Notes vs Evernote Comments

Top Positive Comment
a a
Mar 10, 2022
3
Not good as joplin because almost all features are paid
Top Negative Comment
Guest
May 5, 2018
14
Does not support images or attachments, only text.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
RemovedUser
Positive commentAug 8, 2020
2
Standard Notes is the service that I can trust to not share and read my notes.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
3 of 12 comments
Standard Notes is Freemium and Open SourceEvernote is Freemium and Proprietary
Standard Notes is Privacy focused, Minimalistic, Security-focused and CustomizableEvernote is not according to our users
Turtl
179 likes
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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Freemium
Open Source
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Note-taking
Todo List Manager
Origin
United States
Alerts
Discontinued
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Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
Self-Hosted
Google Chrome
Firefox
+1
Is Turtl a good alternative to Evernote?

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6comments
Turtl vs Evernote Comments

Top Positive Comment
Guest
Oct 26, 2016
10
Turtl stores your info encrypted, unlike Evernote. Much more private.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Top Negative Comment
AnonAT
Mar 28, 2017
6
Windows versions do not work properly. There is very little documentation and a poor forum.
Guest
Positive commentMar 18, 2017
1
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.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
3 of 6 comments
Turtl is Freemium and Open SourceEvernote is Freemium and Proprietary
Turtl is Privacy focusedEvernote is not according to our users
Logseq
343 likes
Local-first, privacy-focused notebook supporting Markdown and Emacs Org mode. Offers offline use, encrypted backups, plugin extensibility, LaTeX support, real-time collaboration, and hierarchical organization for personal knowledge management.
204 Logseq alternatives
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Free
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application types
Note-taking
Task Management
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
Flathub
Is Logseq a good alternative to Evernote?
TiddlyWiki
312 likes
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...
195 TiddlyWiki alternatives
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Free
Open Source
Application types
Note-taking
Todo List Manager
Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
BSD
Self-Hosted
Xfce
RemoteStorage
Is TiddlyWiki a good alternative to Evernote?

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1comment
TiddlyWiki vs Evernote Comments

Tarcilio Neto
Positive commentAug 5, 2016
0
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).
TiddlyWiki is Free and Open SourceEvernote is Freemium and Proprietary
TiddlyWiki is Customizable and LightweightEvernote is not according to our users
Trilium Notes
118 likes
The original trilium is transfered to this repo by its owner and the app continues to develop here as stated here: https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium
403 Trilium Notes alternatives
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Free
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application types
Note-taking
Todo List Manager
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
Google Chrome
Cloudron
Mozilla Firefox
+9
Is Trilium Notes a good alternative to Evernote?
Lockbook
20 likes
Provides end-to-end encrypted note-taking, file storage, and sketching with syncing across platforms, zero data collection, no personal info or passwords required, open-source code for transparency, and optional premium storage, all via native and CLI tools.
76 Lockbook alternatives
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Freemium
Open Source (Unlicense)
Application type
Note-taking
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Flathub
Flatpak
Self-Hosted
+8
Is Lockbook a good alternative to Evernote?
Anchor
15 likes
Offline-first, self-hostable note app supporting rich text formatting, tag-based organization, customizable backgrounds, pinning, search, archiving, admin management, trash recovery, mobile and web access, sync, privacy safeguards, and dark or light themes.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application type
Note-taking
Origin
Bangladesh
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
Self-Hosted
Docker
+1
Is Anchor a good alternative to Evernote?
Mimiri Notes
21 likes
Secure device-synced notepad using AES-GCM-256 encryption to protect confidential data. Features include a tree-structure for note organization, historical changes tracking, and collaboration options. Supports all major platforms with cloud sync and offline access.
Cost / License
Freemium
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application types
Note-taking
Todo List Manager
Origin
Switzerland
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Snapcraft
Google Chrome
Flathub
Flatpak
Mozilla Firefox
+3
Is Mimiri Notes a good alternative to Evernote?
Rocketnotes
3 likes
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...
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Application type
Note-taking
Platforms
Self-Hosted
Docker
Mac
Online
Is Rocketnotes a good alternative to Evernote?
Notemod
4 likes
At Notemod, we believe that taking notes should be simple, powerful, and accessible to everyone. Whether you're a student, professional, or creative thinker, Notemod is designed to streamline your note-taking experience with a modern touch.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Application types
Note-taking
Task Management
Platforms
Online
Self-Hosted
+1
Is Notemod a good alternative to Evernote?
Ideon
1 like
Ideon is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to tools like Heptabase and Kosmik, specifically designed for technical projects. It provides an infinite spatial canvas where users can organize information visually rather than in linear documents or folder structures.
52 Ideon alternatives
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Free
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Self-Hosted
Docker
Is Ideon a good alternative to Evernote?

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