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 Apr 1, 2025
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  1. Open Note icon

    Open Note

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    OpenNote is a modern Android note-taking and markdown editor application built entirely with Compose.

    55 Open Note alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Open Note Features

    1.  LaTeX Math

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  2. Nota (for linux) icon

    Nota (for linux)

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    This app/script allows you to take notes in the Linux console and organize them using a simple command. The notes will be available in any terminal and bash session.

    26 Nota (for linux) alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Listing notes

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Subtasks
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Unlimited storage

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  4. Rucola icon

    Rucola

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    Terminal-based markdown note manager to view statistics, explore connections and launch editing and viewing applications.

    55 Rucola alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Rust
    11.  Zettelkasten note method
    12.  Terminal-based

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  5. KleverNotes icon

    KleverNotes

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    KleverNotes is a note-taking and management application for your mobile and desktop devices. It uses Markdown and allows you to preview your content.

    53 KleverNotes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Built-in viewer
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Note organization
    9.  Markdown preview
    10.  Notebook

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  6. Justnote icon

    Justnote

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    Your privacy-focused note-taking app. Justnote helps you take notes easily anytime on any device. Powered by Stacks technology, all your saved notes are encrypted, and only you can decrypt them and see the content inside.

    13 Justnote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • TH flagThailand

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Encrypted Backup
    5.  File Tagging
    6.  Note organization

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  7. Tiny Notes

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    Tiny Notes is a purpose-built writing tool for those who value digital simplicity. Unlike bloated alternatives, this lightweight notepad delivers just what you need:

    52 Tiny Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Light Mode

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free

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