Self-Hosted Google Keep Alternatives

Alternatives list

1. 

   

   Joplin

    901 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.

   145 Joplin alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   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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   Top Positive Comment

   Tommi

   Oct 12, 2020

   3

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

   Top Negative Comment

   Guest

   Feb 13, 2025

   2

   It's more like Evernote than Google Keep

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   BarnMTB

   Negative comment•Mar 7, 2026

   0

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

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   • 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
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   Standard Notes

    696 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.

   161 Standard Notes alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Chrome OS
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • F-Droid

   

   

   

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   Top Positive Comment

   KeenFlosser

   Dec 2, 2025

   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

   BarnMTB

   Nov 14, 2021

   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 comment•Feb 28, 2023

   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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   • 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. 

   

   Turtl

    179 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.

   196 Turtl alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • United States

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • Self-Hosted
   • Google Chrome
   • Firefox

   

   

   

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   John Fastman

   Positive comment•May 24, 2018

   1

   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 comment•May 1, 2019

   4

   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 comment•Apr 10, 2020

   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.

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   • Turtl is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
   • Turtl is Privacy focusedGoogle Keep is not according to our users
5. 

   

   Lockbook

    20 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.

   74 Lockbook alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (Unlicense)

   Application type

   • Note-taking

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Flathub
   • Flatpak
   • Self-Hosted

   

   

   

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   Anchor

    15 likes

   Offline-first, self-hostable note app supporting rich text formatting, tag-based organization, customizable backgrounds, pinning, search, archiving, admin management, trash recovery, mobile and web access, sync, privacy safeguards, and dark or light themes.

   69 Anchor alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application type

   • Note-taking

   Origin

   • Bangladesh

   Platforms

   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • Self-Hosted
   • Docker

   

   

   

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   Carnet

    43 likes

   Carnet is a complete and rich note taking app for Android and Linux that can be synced with NextCloud (selfhosted) or the official Carnet server.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application types

   • Note-taking
   • Task Management

   Origin

   • International

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • Self-Hosted
   • F-Droid
   • Snapcraft
   • Mac

   

   

   

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   Guest

   Positive comment•Aug 11, 2020

   2

   It's very similar to google keep, offering the same functionality and even importing notes from google keep (from linux), making the switch much easier

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   Crystale

   Positive comment•Jun 4, 2019

   2

   It has a great UI and it is Open Source.

   

   

   • Carnet is Free and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
   • Carnet is Privacy focusedGoogle Keep is not according to our users
9. 

   

   Mimiri Notes

    20 likes

   Secure device-synced notepad using AES-GCM-256 encryption to protect confidential data. Features include a tree-structure for note organization, historical changes tracking, and collaboration options. Supports all major platforms with cloud sync and offline access.

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • Switzerland

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • Snapcraft
   • Google Chrome
   • Flathub
   • Flatpak
   • Mozilla Firefox

   

   

   

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    Memos

     19 likes

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

    85 Memos alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Cloudron

    

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    Silverbullet

     17 likes

    Silver Bullet is an extensible, open source, personal knowledge management system. Indeed, that’s fancy talk for “a note-taking app with links.” However, Silver Bullet goes a bit beyond just that.

    76 Silverbullet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    • Note-taking

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    

    

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    Notemod

     4 likes

    At Notemod, we believe that taking notes should be simple, powerful, and accessible to everyone. Whether you're a student, professional, or creative thinker, Notemod is designed to streamline your note-taking experience with a modern touch.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    • Note-taking
    • Task Management

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    

    

    

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    Many Notes

     2 likes

    Many Notes is a markdown note-taking app designed for simplicity! Easily create or import your vaults and organize your thoughts right away.

    61 Many Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    • Note-taking

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    

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    Onyka

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    Note apps keep growing sideways : databases, kanban boards, plugins, AI assistants. Onyka grows inward.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application types

    • Note-taking
    • Team Collaboration

    Origin

    • France
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    

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