There are 2 open-source alternatives to Standard Notes in this directory. The most popular is Joplin with 54.3k GitHub stars, followed by Silverbullet(5.0k stars). All are open source, free to use, and many can be self-hosted.
| # | Tool | Stars | Language | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joplin Joplin is a privacy-focused note-taking application that supports synchronization and is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. | 54.3k | TypeScript | Other |
| 2 | 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 |
Joplin is a privacy-focused note-taking application that supports synchronization and is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
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 Joplin(54.3k 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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