Memos Alternatives

Memos is described as 'Open-source, privacy-focused note-taking with Markdown, fast self-hosting via Docker, customizable sharing, RESTful API integration, and minimalist design' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Memos for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Mac and Web-based apps. The best Memos alternative is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Memos are Standard Notes, Google Keep, jotty·page and Lockbook.

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Memos alternatives are mainly Journaling Apps, but if you're looking for Note-taking Tools or Private Diaries you can filter on that. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Memos.
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  1. Napkin Ideas icon
     6 likes

    Visual note app enables intuitive thought capture, daily resurfacing of ideas, AI-driven Magic Tags for auto-organization, personalized playlists, topic suggestions, Readwise sync, and seamless linking to support brainstorming, planning, and creativity.

    17 Napkin Ideas alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
     
  2. Perga icon
     3 likes

    Open-source daily planner and note-taking app with self-hosting and hosted cloud options, daily and weekly calendar views, folder and agenda management, rich text editing, PWA, access from any device, light and dark themes, and organized knowledge capture.

    9 Perga alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. Penzu icon
     25 likes

    Write in Private. Penzu is your own personal journal and online diary.

    Don't want to share everything with the world? Easily keep your personal thoughts, memories, and ideas safe and secure in the cloud! And if you want to, you can share your individual entries via email or.

    152 Penzu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. Supernotes icon
     9 likes

    Supernotes, is a new way to create notes and collaborate with your friends. Quickly create note-cards with diverse content from task lists to maths equations, with full markdown and LaTeX support. You can tag your cards, find relevant keywords, and sort your cards in an instant.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. Journal icon
     6 likes

    Capture memories with private, on-device journaling suggestions from your activities, including photos and workouts, customizable data sources, secure entry locking, encrypted iCloud syncing, developer API access, and habit-building notifications to encourage reflection.

    115 Journal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  6. Memorize icon
     6 likes

    Store personal memories with this personal diary, special moments and keep track of your life by using this powerful journaling app.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  7. Gather.do icon
     3 likes

    Gather is an everyday digital notebook for Mac, iPad, and iPhone that brings capturing, writing, and thinking into one place. It’s a crafted, native, local-first app designed to collect your thoughts, notes, and inspiration with minimal friction.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mac
    • iPad
    • iPhone
     
  8. MacJournal icon
     22 likes

    MacJournal is the world's most popular journalist software for the Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Jrnl icon
     18 likes

    jrnl is a simple journal application for your command line. Journals are stored as human readable plain text files. Optionally, your journal can be encrypted using the 256-bit AES.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. Keen icon
     2 likes

    Keen is a new way to curate, collaborate and expand your interests. Powered by machine learning, Keen leverages the Google Search index, combined with user feedback to provide personalized recommendations that improve over time to help you expand your interests.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Web Browser
     
  11. Visual organizer for notes, bookmarks, and images using flexible boards and drag-and-drop features, offering activity maps, offline privacy, project sorting, and seamless iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac for private, secure curation and planning.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • visionOS
     
  12. FoxyNotes icon
     2 likes

    Simple and easy-to-use notepad app designed to make your life easier. Whether you're jotting down quick notes, creating to do lists, drawing, or organizing your ideas, FoxyNotes has you covered. Plus, with seamless Google Drive sync and backup, your notes are always safe and...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
     
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