There are 3 open-source alternatives to Joplin in this directory. The most popular is Siyuan with 42.5k GitHub stars, followed by Trilium(28.6k stars). All are open source, free to use, and many can be self-hosted.
| # | Tool | Stars | Language | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siyuan A privacy-first, self-hosted, fully open-source personal knowledge management software, written in TypeScript and Golang, ideal for organizing and managing your information securely. | 42.5k | TypeScript | GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 |
| 2 | Trilium Trilium is a versatile platform to build your personal knowledge base, offering structured note-taking and organization features. | 28.6k | JavaScript | GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 |
| 3 | Silverbullet An open source personal productivity platform leveraging Markdown and empowered by Lua scripting, enabling fast, flexible note-taking, task management, and extensibility for knowledge management workflows. | 5.0k | TypeScript | MIT License |
A privacy-first, self-hosted, fully open-source personal knowledge management software, written in TypeScript and Golang, ideal for organizing and managing your information securely.
Trilium is a versatile platform to build your personal knowledge base, offering structured note-taking and organization features.
An open source personal productivity platform leveraging Markdown and empowered by Lua scripting, enabling fast, flexible note-taking, task management, and extensibility for knowledge management workflows.
The top three are Siyuan(42.5k stars), Trilium(28.6k stars), Silverbullet(5.0k stars). All are open source and free to use.
Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use in your own projects. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.
Many of the alternatives listed are self-hostable. Each tool's page lists hosting details, system requirements, and licensing terms.
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