The Best Open Source Google Keep AlternativesTop Note-taking Tools & Todo List Managers like Google Keep

The best open source alternative to Google Keep is Joplin. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Keep and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Google Keep are Standard Notes, Simplenote, Notesnook and Turtl.

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  1. Joplin icon

    Joplin

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    Open source app for managing notes and to-dos with Markdown support. Syncs seamlessly across devices using services like Dropbox and OneDrive. Offers end-to-end encrypted synchronicity, offline access, rich import/export options, and a Web Clipper for browsers.

    106 Joplin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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
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    Comments about Joplin as an Alternative to Google Keep
    Top Positive Comment
    Tommi
    2

    It offers everything that Google Keeps offer, without any cost in terms of privacy and ads targeting

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    1

    It's more like Evernote than Google Keep

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Achim Knopp
    Positive
    0

    I have to say, within just a few days, this has proven to be a very professional alternative to note-taking apps, websites, and programming tools. Keep simply can't do that, which is why I switched. However, there's an issue with the Android version: it doesn't work reliably with WebDAV. That definitely needs improvement!

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    • Most users think Joplin is a great Google Keep alternative.

    • Joplin is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Google Keep.

    • Joplin is the most popular Open Source alternative to Google Keep.

    • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
    • Joplin is Privacy focused and MinimalisticGoogle Keep is not according to our users
  2. Standard Notes icon

    Standard Notes

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    Secure note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, unlimited syncing across all platforms, offline access, detailed organization through tags, strong passcode and biometric protections, and premium features like encrypted files, themes, web clipper, super note types, and hardware key support.

    118 Standard Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Standard Notes as an Alternative to Google Keep
    Top Positive Comment
    KeenFlosser
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    Having tried other popular "alternative" note keeping apps, Standard Notes stands out with its simplicity. Fast to get into, easy to use. Great for quick notekeeping cross-device.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    BarnMTB
    1

    Standard Notes is like a notebook. You write things down and organize them with robust feature. Unlike Google Keep where you just post some sticky notes, usually shorter & less detailed info, onto one big board with basic tagging & barebones organization.

    gunther
    Positive
    0

    End-to-end encrypted, privacy-focused, cloud synced notes. An excellent alternative to any note-taking app. The free tier has some restrictions, but shouldn't bother most users.

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    • Most users think Standard Notes is a great Google Keep alternative.

    • Standard Notes is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
    • Standard Notes is Privacy focused, Minimalistic, Security-focused and CustomizableGoogle Keep is not according to our users
  4. Simplenote icon

    Simplenote

     604 likes
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    Made by the company behind WordPress, Simplenote enables users to take notes, lists, and ideas. These notes are stored on the cloud and are accessible across multiple devices.

    112 Simplenote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Simplenote as an Alternative to Google Keep
    Top Positive Comment
    Kelson V
    1

    A lot, well, simpler than Keep, plus it has cross-platform desktop apps to go along with the web and mobile apps. And if you trust Automattic more than you trust Google, that's a plus as well.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    7

    Does not support pictures.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Even simpler than Keep, WAY less laggy when you have a lot of notes though, better on desktop than Keep is, very easy to switch to

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Simplenote is a great Google Keep alternative.

    • Simplenote is Free and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
    • Simplenote is MinimalisticGoogle Keep is not according to our users
  5. Notesnook icon

    Notesnook

     171 likes
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    Notesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.

    293 Notesnook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Notesnook as an Alternative to Google Keep
    Achim Knopp
    Positive
    0

    I have to say, it's high quality and still not very well known. It's like Joplin! Unfortunately, it's in English though.

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    • Notesnook is the most popular SaaS alternative to Google Keep.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
    • Notesnook is Privacy focusedGoogle Keep is not according to our users
  6. Turtl icon

    Turtl

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    Whether it's bookmarks or passwords, files or shopping lists...Turtl organizes it all and makes it easy to find later. Sync across your devices. Leave nothing behind.

    186 Turtl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    John Fastman
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    Google Keep invades your privacy; it's one of Google's ways of harvesting your private data: you are the product. The answer is to use encrypted, trustworthy, open source apps. Turtl is such a project. Recent development has been slow, but it's the most similar (to Keep) end-to-end encrypted note-taking app. Protect your privacy!

    Guest
    Negative
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    turtl has no web client access event though it's build upon npm/electron.. also has no android widget like google keep

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    This is a great safe note-taking app for quick transfer notes. There could be more features added but when I want to safely organize notes on one of my phones to be transferred to other phones or other pcs, or vice versa, this works. It only comes with 50MB storage but if it is just quick notes being stored, that is more than enough space. I only use the free version though. They would have to add a lot more features to make the program worth paying for.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Turtl is a great Google Keep alternative.

    • Turtl is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
    • Turtl is Privacy focusedGoogle Keep is not according to our users
  9. Reor icon

    Reor

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    Reor is an AI-powered desktop note-taking app: it automatically links related ideas, answers questions on your notes and provides semantic search. Everything is stored locally and you can edit your notes with an Obsidian-like markdown editor.

    105 Reor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  10. Fossify Notes icon

    Fossify Notes

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    Introducing Fossify Notes – your ultimate tool for effortless note-taking, organization, and planning. Simplify your life with this intuitive organizer designed to streamline your tasks and ideas effortlessly.

    84 Fossify Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  11. Notebook PEA icon

    Notebook PEA

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    Protects your private notes with a password. Notebook PEA is a self-decrypting archive, that will never store unencrypted text on your disk.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  12. EasyNotes icon

    EasyNotes

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    EasyNotes: Jetpack Compose MVVM for seamless note-taking. Effortless creation, editing, and organization.

    48 EasyNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  13. Marknote icon

    Marknote

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    Marknote lets you create rich text notes and easily organise them into notebooks. You can personalise your notebooks by choosing an icon and accent color for each one, making it easy to distinguish between them and keep your notes at your fingertips.

    98 Marknote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  14. Notefox icon

    Notefox

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    Take notes on every website in a smart and simple way.

    144 Notefox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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