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# Note-taking & Editors

> Self-hosted note-taking applications and markdown editors for personal knowledge management

# Note-taking & Editors

[Note taking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Note-taking) editors and applications for capturing, organizing, and managing your ideas and information.

<Note>
  Related category: [Wikis](/categories/wikis)
</Note>

## Featured Note-Taking Apps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Joplin" icon="note-sticky" href="https://joplinapp.org/">
    Secure note-taking with encryption and sync across devices
  </Card>

  <Card title="HedgeDoc" icon="file-pen" href="https://hedgedoc.org/">
    Realtime collaborative markdown notes on all platforms
  </Card>

  <Card title="Memos" icon="memo" href="https://usememos.com/">
    Lightweight knowledge base with SQLite backend
  </Card>

  <Card title="Standard Notes" icon="lock" href="https://standardnotes.com/">
    Simple and private notes with end-to-end encryption
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## All Note-Taking Applications

### Collaborative Note-Taking

**Docs** - Collaborative note taking, wiki and documentation platform that scales.

* [Source Code](https://github.com/suitenumerique/docs)
* License: `MIT`
* Platform: `K8S`

**HedgeDoc** - Realtime collaborative markdown notes on all platforms, formerly known as CodiMD and HackMD CE.

* [Demo](https://demo.hedgedoc.org/) | [Source Code](https://github.com/hedgedoc/hedgedoc)
* License: `AGPL-3.0`
* Platform: `Docker/Nodejs`

**Livebook** - Realtime collaborative notebook app based on Markdown that supports running Elixir code snippets, TeX and Mermaid Diagrams.

* [Source Code](https://github.com/livebook-dev/livebook)
* License: `Apache-2.0`
* Platform: `Elixir/Docker`

### Personal & Private Notes

**Blinko** - A personal note tool with AI features.

* [Source Code](https://github.com/blinkospace/blinko)
* License: `AGPL-3.0`
* Platform: `Docker`

**DailyTxT** - Encrypted diary Web application to save your personal memories of each day. Includes a search function and encrypted file upload.

* [Demo](https://dailytxt.phitux.de) | [Source Code](https://github.com/PhiTux/DailyTxT)
* License: `MIT`
* Platform: `Docker`

**flatnotes** - Database-less note-taking web app that utilises a flat folder of markdown files for storage.

* [Demo](https://demo.flatnotes.io) | [Source Code](https://github.com/dullage/flatnotes)
* License: `MIT`
* Platform: `Docker`

**Joplin** - Note taking application with markdown editor and encryption support for mobile and desktop platforms. Syncs through self-hosted Nextcloud or similar (alternative to Evernote).

* [Source Code](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin)
* License: `MIT`
* Platform: `Nodejs`

**Jotty** - Lightweight but powerful alternative for managing your personal, file based, notes and checklists.

* [Source Code](https://github.com/fccview/jotty)
* License: `AGPL-3.0`
* Platform: `Docker`

**Many Notes** - Markdown note-taking web application designed for simplicity.

* [Source Code](https://github.com/brufdev/many-notes)
* License: `MIT`
* Platform: `Docker`

**Memos** - Knowledge base that works with a SQLite db file.

* [Demo](https://demo.usememos.com/explore) | [Source Code](https://github.com/usememos/memos)
* License: `MIT`
* Platform: `Docker/Go`

**Note Mark** - Minimal web-based Markdown notes app.

* [Source Code](https://github.com/enchant97/note-mark)
* License: `AGPL-3.0`
* Platform: `Docker`

**Plainpad** - Modern note taking application for the cloud, utilizing the best features of progressive web apps technology.

* [Demo](https://alextselegidis.com/try/plainpad/) | [Source Code](https://github.com/alextselegidis/plainpad)
* License: `GPL-3.0`
* Platform: `PHP`

**SilverBullet** - Note-taking application optimized for people with a hacker mindset.

* [Demo](https://play.silverbullet.md/) | [Source Code](https://github.com/silverbulletmd/silverbullet)
* License: `MIT`
* Platform: `Docker/Deno`

**Standard Notes** - Simple and private notes app. Protect your privacy while getting more done.

* [Demo](https://app.standardnotes.com/) | [Source Code](https://github.com/standardnotes/app)
* License: `GPL-3.0`
* Platform: `Ruby`

**TriliumNext Notes** - Cross-platform hierarchical note taking application with focus on building large personal knowledge bases (fork of Trilium Notes).

* [Source Code](https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium)
* License: `AGPL-3.0`
* Platform: `Nodejs/Docker/K8S`

**Turtl** - Totally private personal database and note taking app.

* [Source Code](https://github.com/turtl)
* License: `GPL-3.0`
* Platform: `CommonLisp`

### Specialized Editors

**draw\.io** - Diagram software for making flowcharts, process diagrams, org charts, UML, ER and network diagrams.

* [Source Code](https://github.com/jgraph/drawio)
* License: `Apache-2.0`
* Platform: `Javascript/Docker`

**Overleaf** - Web-based collaborative LaTeX editor.

* [Source Code](https://github.com/overleaf/overleaf)
* License: `AGPL-3.0`
* Platform: `Ruby`

**Writing** - Lightweight distraction-free text editor, in the browser (Markdown and LaTeX supported). No lag when writing.

* [Source Code](https://github.com/josephernest/writing)
* License: `MIT`
* Platform: `Javascript`

## Key Features Comparison

### Storage & Sync

* **File-based**: flatnotes, Jotty, Many Notes
* **Database**: Memos (SQLite), Standard Notes
* **Cloud sync**: Joplin (Nextcloud, WebDAV), Standard Notes
* **Self-contained**: SilverBullet, Writing

### Collaboration Features

* **Real-time editing**: HedgeDoc, Livebook, Docs
* **Single-user**: Most personal note apps
* **Team features**: Docs, HedgeDoc

### Security & Privacy

* **End-to-end encryption**: Joplin, Standard Notes, DailyTxT
* **Local-first**: flatnotes, Writing, Feather Wiki
* **Private by design**: Turtl, Memos

### Markup Support

* **Markdown**: Most applications
* **LaTeX**: Overleaf, Writing, Livebook
* **Code execution**: Livebook (Elixir)
* **Diagrams**: draw\.io, HedgeDoc (Mermaid)

## Use Case Recommendations

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Personal Journaling" icon="book">
    DailyTxT (encrypted diary)

    Joplin (with encryption)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Team Documentation" icon="users">
    HedgeDoc (real-time collaboration)

    Docs (scalable platform)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quick Notes" icon="bolt">
    Memos (lightweight, fast)

    flatnotes (simple, file-based)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Academic Writing" icon="graduation-cap">
    Overleaf (LaTeX)

    Livebook (with code)
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Tip>
  For privacy-conscious users, consider Joplin or Standard Notes with end-to-end encryption. For simplicity and speed, try Memos or flatnotes.
</Tip>