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 Simplenote, Standard Notes, Notesnook and Beaver Notes.

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  1. PrivacyNotes icon
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    PrivacyNotes

    Workspace with end-to-end encryption, zero-knowledge security, rich notes, private journal, encrypted file storage, password management, cross-platform browser access, open-source cryptography, optional Pro features, and no recurring subscription fees.

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  2. Joplin icon

    Joplin

     944 likes

    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.

    217 Joplin alternatives

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    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • 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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    Joplin vs Google Keep Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Tommi
    4

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

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    2

    It's more like Evernote than Google Keep

    BarnMTB
    Negative
    0

    Google Keep is more like a sticky note while Joplin is more like a notebook.

    3 of 8 comments
    • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
    • Joplin is Privacy focused, Minimalistic and DecentralizedGoogle Keep is not according to our users
  3. Simplenote icon

    Simplenote

     612 likes

    Cloud-based, open-source note-taking app supporting plain text notes, lists, and ideas with real-time sync, multi-device support, version history, markdown, tagging, collaborative editing, no ads, and free registration required for all cloud features.

    190 Simplenote alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    Simplenote vs Google Keep Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Kelson V
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    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.

    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

    3 of 5 comments
    • Simplenote is Free and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
    • Simplenote is MinimalisticGoogle Keep is not according to our users
  5. Standard Notes icon

    Standard Notes

     709 likes

    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.

    214 Standard Notes alternatives

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    • F-Droid
    Plain text note on free version.
     
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    Standard Notes vs Google Keep Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    KeenFlosser
    0

    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.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    12

    Doesn't have basic functionalities such as checklists that make up some of the core functionality of Google Keep

    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.

    3 of 6 comments
    • 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
  6. Notesnook icon

    Notesnook

     219 likes

    Offers open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes with device-based privacy, cross-platform support, private vault, secure sync, offline access, markdown editor, exports to multiple formats, automatic backups, organizational tools, and strong encryption.

    389 Notesnook alternatives

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    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Self-Hosted
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    Achim Knopp
    Positive
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    I have to say, it's high quality and still not very well known. It's like Joplin! Unfortunately, it's in English though.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
    • Notesnook is Privacy focusedGoogle Keep is not according to our users
  8. Beaver Notes icon

    Beaver Notes

     77 likes

    Your personal note-taking haven for privacy and efficiency.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    • Flathub
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    Beaver Notes vs Google Keep Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It just works for me and I like the UI.

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

    Turtl

     180 likes

    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.

    207 Turtl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
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    • Discontinued

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    • Self-Hosted
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    Discontinued

    The last update is from 2019.

    Turtl vs Google Keep Comments
    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
    4

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

    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.

    • Turtl is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
    • Turtl is Privacy focusedGoogle Keep is not according to our users
  10. Notebook PEA icon

    Notebook PEA

     22 likes

    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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    • BSD
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  11. Lockbook icon

    Lockbook

     24 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.

    102 Lockbook alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  12. Fossify Notes icon

    Fossify Notes

     34 likes

    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.

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    • Android
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    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  13. NeverWrite icon

    NeverWrite

     20 likes

    NeverWrite is a local-first knowledge workspace for people who need to handle workflows with multiple parallel agents and subagents. Built like a code editor, but for markdown. It has inline review changes, like Cursor and others.

    75 NeverWrite alternatives

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    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  14. PrivacyNotes icon
    Official Partner

    PrivacyNotes

     19 likes

    Workspace with end-to-end encryption, zero-knowledge security, rich notes, private journal, encrypted file storage, password management, cross-platform browser access, open-source cryptography, optional Pro features, and no recurring subscription fees.

    52 PrivacyNotes alternatives

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  15. Marknote icon

    Marknote

     29 likes

    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.

    132 Marknote alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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