A simple personal knowledge platform with a focus on clean Markdown files, simple queries and a journal.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application type
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EUPlatforms
- Linux
- Docker
- Chromium
- Google Chrome
- Electron
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Open Source Obsidian Alternatives
The best open source alternative to Obsidian is Logseq. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Obsidian and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Obsidian are Zettlr, Joplin, Notesnook and Standard Notes.
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Alternatives list
63 Looksyk alternatives
Many Notes is a markdown note-taking app designed for simplicity! Easily create or import your vaults and organize your thoughts right away.
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Iotas is a simple but elegant solution for notes especially but not only for GNOME users. Through Nextcloud integration, all notes can be kept in sync and accessed on different devices.
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Iotas vs Obsidian Comments
- Iotas is Free and Open Source
- Iotas is Minimalistic
68 Kanbito alternativesA simple way to organize your tasks. Drag tasks between columns, take notes, sync across devices. Free, private, works offline.
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A local-first, encrypted, note taking application with tree-like structures, all written and saved in rich text format. Supports Linux, Windows, and a certain walled-garden operating system.
6 ProtoText alternativesMinimalist Card-based App to create Notes, Knowledge Networks, Presentations, Portfolios, Multilingual guides, Educational videos, Audiobooks.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
- Mac
+4
52 Colanode alternativesOpen-source and local-first Slack and Notion alternative that puts you in control of your data.
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56 KleverNotes alternativesKleverNotes is a note-taking and management application for your mobile and desktop devices. It uses Markdown and allows you to preview your content.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
- KDE Plasma
- Linux Mobile
- Flathub
- Flatpak
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A note taking application isn't the same as a knowledge management application, even if both allow you to take notes.