gknowledge AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like gknowledge

Apps similar to gknowledge include Obsidian, which has a free version. Other options are Logseq, Zettlr, Tolaria and Trilium Notes. You can choose from more than 10 Note-taking Tools like gknowledge for Mac, Windows, Linux, self-hosting and Android.

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  1. Obsidian icon
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    Privacy-oriented note-taking app for non-linear thinking, blending knowledge graph creation with wiki-style linking. Supports Markdown, end-to-end encryption, and plugins for customization. Offers distraction-free mode, tags, themes, syntax highlighting, and operates offline without tracking.

    381 Obsidian alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • AppImage
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  2. Logseq icon
     358 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.

    278 Logseq alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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  3. Zettlr icon
     271 likes

    Unified writing platform offering note-taking, easy citations with Zotero integration, LaTeX/Word templates, snippets, themes, dark modes, code highlighting, multi-language support, and knowledge management with Zettelkasten for seamless writing from notes to books.

    264 Zettlr alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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  4. Tolaria icon
     36 likes

    Desktop note app stores plain markdown files with YAML, supports offline-first use, integrated Git repositories for full history, native Claude AI and Codex CLI integration, open source, portable data, keyboard-driven interface, no proprietary lock-in.

    56 Tolaria alternatives

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  5. Trilium Notes icon
     129 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

    441 Trilium Notes alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  6. AnythingLLM icon
     73 likes

    Open-source privacy-focused chatbot platform allowing unlimited document uploads, multi-user and single-user modes, AI-powered chat with documents, vector database and LLM compatibility, customizable interface, message history, secure desktop deployment, and full user controls.

    266 AnythingLLM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  7. SiYuan icon
     87 likes

    SiYuan is a desktop Markdown Block-Reference and Bidirectional-Link note-taking application. Support fine-grained block-level reference and Markdown WYSIWYG.

    133 SiYuan alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • F-Droid
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  8. Blinko icon
     33 likes

    Open-source note-taking tool offering AI-enhanced retrieval with RAG technology, secure self-hosted data storage, Markdown support, and transparent community collaboration on GitHub for efficient, private, and effortless note management.

    127 Blinko alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Online
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  9. Gemini Notebook icon
     46 likes

    Source-grounded AI notebook for research and study. Add PDFs, websites, YouTube videos, audio files, documents, or presentations, then ask questions and receive cited answers. Generate summaries, study guides, mind maps, audio overviews, and video overviews on web or mobile.

    58 Gemini Notebook alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. Open Notebook icon
     24 likes

    Privacy-focused, open source platform for multi-modal content organization, integrates 16+ AI model providers, enables full-text and vector search, advanced multi-speaker podcast generation, and context-driven AI conversations to manage diverse research needs.

    35 Open Notebook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  11. Khoj icon
     49 likes

    Open-source app offers local or cloud AI chat with major LLMs, advanced semantic search, automation, personal newsletters, document indexing, image generation, and text-to-speech. Access from web, Obsidian, Emacs, desktop, mobile, or messaging platforms.

    49 Khoj alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • Homebrew
    • Docker
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  12. OpenKnowledge icon
     12 likes

    Markdown editor with WYSIWYG interface, AI-powered wiki tools, LLM integrations, and collaboration features. Supports team sharing, GitHub sync, graph link navigation, TUI access, and embeddable components for specs or reports, all in a private environment.

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    • Mac
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    • Node.JS
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