Open Source Google Keep Alternatives

The best open source alternative to Google Keep is Joplin. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Google Keep and many 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 Turtl.

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Google Keep alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Text Editors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Free + Privacy focused and Android + Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Google Keep.
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Multifunctional cross-device tool captures ideas, lists, voice/photo notes. Features color coding, geo-fencing, checklists, and cloud sync.

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Google Keep alternatives page was last updated Mar 20, 2025
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  1. Quillpad icon

    Quillpad

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    Quillpad is a fork of an original app called Quillnote. The development stopped on the original app and PR backlogs were not cleared up. The community showed much interest in the app for continued development and so this fork was created.

    72 Quillpad alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    9. Nextcloud icon  Sync with Nextcloud

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  2. OpenNotas icon

    OpenNotas

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    OpenNotas is an open-source note-taking application, cross-platform based on PWA, focusing on security and device synchronization.

    50 OpenNotas alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. Norka icon

    Norka

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    Imagine a hassle-free text-writing experience. Don't worry about saving files, complex markup, or accidentally deleted notes.

    59 Norka alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • elementary OS
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Spell Checking
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Export to HTML
    9.  Simple text editor
    10.  Color Palette

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  5. Memos icon

    Memos

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    A privacy-first, lightweight note-taking service. Easily capture and share your great thoughts.

    62 Memos alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Memos screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    3.  SQLite

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  6. Notefox icon

    Notefox

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

    129 Notefox alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  7. notenote.cc icon

    notenote.cc

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    Your own Instagram, encrypted.

    24 notenote.cc alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Encrypted Backup
    5.  Live Preview
    6.  WYSIWYG Support
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  File Tagging
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Support for MarkDown
    12.  Ad-free

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  9. Notes (PFA) icon

    Notes (PFA)

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    Privacy Friendly Notes allows you to take and manage notes on Android devices. It belongs to the Privacy Friendly Apps group developed by the research group SECUSO at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. More information can be found an secuso.org/pfa

    66 Notes (PFA) alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • F-Droid
    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Checklists
    5.  Sketching

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  10. sNotz icon

    sNotz

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    An open-source, privacy-friendly, and completely offline application to manage notes.

    9 sNotz alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    sNotz screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Checklists
    4.  Colored Text

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