Open Source Logseq AlternativesTop Note-taking & Task Management Tools like Logseq

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

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  1. Joplin icon

    Joplin

     940 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.

    202 Joplin alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • 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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    Joplin vs Logseq Comments
    SoAndSo
    Negative
    1

    Joplin stores your data in cryptically-named files, locking you in its pattern.

    • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceLogseq is Free and Open Source
    • Joplin is MinimalisticLogseq is not according to our users
  2. Notesnook icon

    Notesnook

     212 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.

    383 Notesnook alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Self-Hosted
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  4. Standard Notes icon

    Standard Notes

     707 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.

    204 Standard Notes alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    Plain text note on free version.
     
  5. Zettlr icon

    Zettlr

     266 likes

    Unified writing platform offering note-taking, easy citations with Zotero integration, LaTeX/Word templates, snippets, themes, dark modes, code highlighting, multi-language support, and knowledge management with Zettelkasten for seamless writing from notes to books.

    235 Zettlr alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Zettlr vs Logseq Comments
    tom-lucidor
    Negative
    0

    Zettlr is more focused on being the text file folder, while LogSeq has plugin to make it more of an AI-supported research and learning aide.

    • Zettlr is Free and Open SourceLogseq is also Free and Open Source
  7. AppFlowy icon

    AppFlowy

     212 likes

    Open-source workspace offering complete data control, deep customization via themes, plugins, and templates, native multi-platform support using Flutter and Rust, offline access, privacy features, collaborative tools, and easy extensibility for all users.

    146 AppFlowy alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Rust
    • Flathub
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    AppFlowy vs Logseq Comments
    SoAndSo
    Negative
    0

    AppFlowy puts a login window in front of you upon your coming. This is far away from Logseq's local-first principle.

    • AppFlowy is Freemium and Open SourceLogseq is Free and Open Source
  8. Simplenote icon

    Simplenote

     610 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.

    183 Simplenote alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  9. Trilium Notes icon

    Trilium Notes

     126 likes

    The original trilium is transfered to this repo by its owner and the app continues to develop here as stated here: https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium

    426 Trilium Notes alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Trilium Notes vs Logseq Comments
    SoAndSo
    Negative
    0

    Trilium uses a hierarchy model, while Logseq uses a graph model.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceLogseq is also Free and Open Source
  11. Tolaria icon

    Tolaria

     33 likes

    Desktop note app stores plain markdown files with YAML, supports offline-first use, integrated Git repositories for full history, native Claude AI and Codex CLI integration, open source, portable data, keyboard-driven interface, no proprietary lock-in.

    43 Tolaria alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. SiYuan icon

    SiYuan

     83 likes

    SiYuan is a desktop Markdown Block-Reference and Bidirectional-Link note-taking application. Support fine-grained block-level reference and Markdown WYSIWYG.

    118 SiYuan alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • F-Droid
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    SiYuan vs Logseq Comments
    Brian Wisti
    Positive
    1

    SiYuan and Logseq both support bidirectional linking and block embedding, so core functionality is similar. SiYuan's block-based WYSIWYG editor — more like Notion — may be easier to use for some than Logseq's mostly-Markdown page+outline graph.

    • SiYuan is Freemium and Open SourceLogseq is Free and Open Source
  13. Docmost icon

    Docmost

     52 likes

    Open-source wiki and documentation solution offering real-time collaborative editing, robust permissions, group management, spaces for organizing content, inline commenting, full-page history, advanced full-text search, nested pages, attachments, and flexible storage.

    139 Docmost alternatives

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
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  14. Deta Surf icon

    Deta Surf

     36 likes

    Workspace fusing browsing, file management, and AI with local-first data; offers note-taking, applet creation, offline media storage, YouTube and PDF interaction, customizable AI-powered notes, citation tools, split views, sidebar navigation, and privacy features.

    97 Deta Surf alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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