Notion AlternativesOnly Self-Hosted apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

Notion is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are plenty of alternatives for power users and business that want to host a solution on-premise. The best Self-Hosted Note-taking Tool alternative is AppFlowy, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Notion and 18 are Note-taking Tools available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted Note-taking Tool alternatives to Notion are Logseq, Joplin, Standard Notes and AFFiNE.

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  1. AppFlowy icon

    AppFlowy

     194 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.

    103 AppFlowy alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Rust
    • Flathub
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    AppFlowy vs Notion Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Baptiste THIVEND
    1

    Simple to install and efficient. In heavy development, as of Q3 2023 there's still for improvement to reach all Notion's possibility, however at the rythm of a release every month, it should be rapidly do the job for a small team.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    1

    It's still in development. Only functions to take notes at this time.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Christoph
    0

    It has that Notion feel (blocks, collaborative real-time editing etc.) but some functions still need more debugging. Publishing pages is blocked for some users, you have to contact support and support is not responsive. However, it is under steady development and looks promising.

    3 of 8 comments
    • AppFlowy is Freemium and Open SourceNotion is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AppFlowy is Privacy focused and LightweightNotion is not according to our users
  2. Logseq icon

    Logseq

     325 likes

    Local-first, privacy-focused notebook supporting Markdown and Emacs Org mode. Offers offline use, encrypted backups, plugin extensibility, LaTeX support, real-time collaboration, and hierarchical organization for personal knowledge management.

    182 Logseq alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
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    Logseq vs Notion Comments
    isTrick
    Positive
    6

    Logseq have some good knowledge management tools out of the box, like graph view, flashcards, whiteboards, etc. It's open-source and privacy focused. But for project management isn't the best alternative.

    AbdulrhmanFawzy
    Positive
    0

    Logseq is fully open source, free, privacy-focused and local-first compared to Notion, it's also more customizable

    • Logseq is Free and Open SourceNotion is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Logseq is Privacy focused and LightweightNotion is not according to our users
  4. Joplin icon

    Joplin

     888 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.

    122 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 Notion Comments
    Johxz
    Negative
    11

    Oh come on who added Joplin as alternative to Notion? haha :D Joplin is very far behind what Notion offers. Joplin don't have a tree organization structure, don't have nodes, blocks, properties, custom properties, todo, list, tasks, wiki, calendar, node links, templates, icons, etc. Joplin is just a simple note taken app nothing more. Notion allow you all I mention, you can plan track your projects, life and more.

    Guest
    Positive
    4

    If the devs will keep developing this app it could be the biggest competitor for Evernote.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    martinzeman
    Negative
    0

    Notion is not just a note taking app, it's also a database mananger, Joplin does not come close.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceNotion is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Joplin is Privacy focused, Lightweight and MinimalisticNotion is not according to our users
  5. Standard Notes icon

    Standard Notes

     692 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.

    137 Standard Notes alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    Standard Notes vs Notion Comments
    LordMax
    Negative
    12

    It's a really good note app but not similar to notion

    Mario Mazzoli
    Positive
    3

    Good for notes, fantastic for spreadsheets, but Notion is still superior for table content.

    • Standard Notes is Freemium and Open SourceNotion is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Standard Notes is Privacy focused, Minimalistic and Security-focusedNotion is not according to our users
  6. AFFiNE icon

    AFFiNE

     112 likes

    Open-source, privacy-focused workspace combining note-taking, project and task management, Kanban board, interactive whiteboard, Pomodoro timer, Markdown support, offline access, real-time team collaboration with @mentions, goal tracking, subtasks, and customizable features.

    148 AFFiNE alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    AFFiNE vs Notion Comments
    adri66
    Positive
    0

    Notion like but open source

    sergey27564
    Positive
    0

    The whiteboard functional is great and helps to manage tasks and projects better

    • AFFiNE is Freemium and Open SourceNotion is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AFFiNE is Privacy focused and LightweightNotion is not according to our users
  7. TiddlyWiki icon

    TiddlyWiki

     309 likes

    TiddlyWiki is a single html file with all the characteristics of a wiki - including all of the functionality (including editing, saving, tagging and searching) and the style sheet. Because its a single file, its very portable - you can email it, put it on a web server or share...

    184 TiddlyWiki alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Xfce
    • RemoteStorage
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    Docmost

     46 likes

    Docmost is an open-source collaborative wiki and documentation software. It is an open-source alternative to Confluence and Notion.

    105 Docmost alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
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  11. SiYuan icon

    SiYuan

     79 likes

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

    82 SiYuan alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • F-Droid
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  12. Blinko icon

    Blinko

     25 likes

    Open-source note-taking tool offering AI-enhanced retrieval with RAG technology, secure self-hosted data storage, Markdown support, and transparent community collaboration on GitHub for efficient, private, and effortless note management.

    91 Blinko alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  13. Focalboard icon

    Focalboard

     52 likes

    Focalboard is an open source, self-hosted alternative to Trello, Notion, and Asana.

    295 Focalboard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    Focalboard vs Notion Comments
    KazimirPodolski
    Negative
    1

    Completely different software.

    Johnny
    Positive
    1

    Both are pretty similar, but Focalboard it's self-hosted and that is a great advantage.

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    0

    This is supposedly an open-source self-hostable alternative to Notion, and marketed as such.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • Focalboard is Free and Open SourceNotion is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Focalboard is Privacy focusedNotion is not according to our users
  14. La Suite Docs icon

    La Suite Docs

     22 likes

    Collaborative platform for real-time note-taking, documentation, and wikis, featuring offline editing, granular permissions, AI-assisted writing, multiple export formats, user-friendly formatting, scalable team support, customizable templates, and open-source licensing.

    78 La Suite Docs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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