Notes & Personal Knowledge Management

37 self-hosted open source alternatives in this category

AppFlowy

An open workspace for notes, wikis, and projects

Notion-style workspace for docs, wikis, and task databases with rich blocks, templates, and optional AI—available across desktop and mobile.

Alternative to:

Notion+3

AFFiNE

Local-first workspace for docs, notes, and whiteboards

61.5k

4.2k

Last commit: 2d ago

Local-first, open-source workspace combining docs, wikis, and whiteboards with real-time collaboration and optional self-hosted cloud sync.

Alternative to:

Notion+4

Joplin

End-to-end encrypted notes with Markdown and file attachments

52.8k

5.7k

Last commit: 2d ago

Cross-platform note-taking and knowledge management app with Markdown, attachments, Web Clipper, offline-first sync, and optional end-to-end encryption.

Alternative to:

Notion+4

Memos

A privacy-first note-taking app for quick ideas and logs

52.4k

3.8k

Last commit: 2d ago

Lightweight self-hosted note-taking and micro-journaling app with Markdown, tags, full-text search, and a clean timeline UI for personal knowledge capture.

Alternative to:

Notion+3

SiYuan

Privacy-first personal knowledge base with block references

40.4k

2.5k

Last commit: 10d ago

Self-hostable note app with Markdown, block references, backlinks, and local-first sync for building a personal knowledge base and wiki-like docs.

Alternative to:

Notion+5

Paperless-ngx

Document management with OCR and full‑text search

35.4k

2.2k

Last commit: 2d ago

Self-hosted document management system that ingests scans and emails, performs OCR, extracts metadata, and provides fast full-text search with tags and workflows.

Alternative to:

Adobe Acrobat+7

Trilium Notes

Hierarchical note-taking with backlinks, search, and automation

33.9k

2.3k

Last commit: 2d ago

Self-hostable personal knowledge base with a tree-structured notebook, rich-text and code notes, backlinks, full-text search, and scripting/automation.

Alternative to:

Notion+7

ArchiveBox

Self-hosted web archiving for bookmarks and links

26.3k

1.4k

Last commit: 4d ago

ArchiveBox helps you save and preserve web pages from bookmarks, RSS, and lists with multiple archiving methods and a searchable web UI.

Alternative to:

Pocket+5

Karakeep

A self-hosted bookmark manager with archiving and full-text search

22.6k

Last commit: 6d ago

Self-hosted bookmarking and read-it-later app with tagging, archiving, and full-text search for saved web pages.

Alternative to:

Pocket+4

Wallabag

Self-hosted read-it-later and web article archiving

12.3k

852

Last commit: 4d ago

Save web pages to read later, extract clean article text, tag and search your library, and sync across web, mobile apps, and browser extensions.

Alternative to:

Pocket+5

Mealie

Self-hosted recipe manager with meal planning and grocery lists

11.1k

1.1k

Last commit: 2d ago

A self-hosted recipe manager for organizing, importing, sharing, and planning meals with shopping lists, user accounts, and a modern web UI.

Alternative to:

Paprika Recipe Manager+3

Blinko

A self-hosted personal knowledge base for quick notes

641

Last commit: 7d ago

Self-hosted notes and personal knowledge base for capturing, tagging, and organizing thoughts with markdown support and fast search.

Alternative to:

Notion+5

TiddlyWiki

A non-linear personal wiki in a single file

8.5k

1.2k

Last commit: 4d ago

A highly customizable personal wiki/knowledge base that runs in the browser, supports plugins and transclusion, and can be saved as a single HTML file or hosted via Node.js.

Alternative to:

Notion+7

Dawarich

Self-hosted location history and GPS track viewer

7.7k

239

Last commit: 5d ago

A self-hosted location history app to import GPS tracks and view your personal movement timeline on interactive maps.

Alternative to:

Google Maps Timeline (Location History)+3

HedgeDoc

Real-time collaborative Markdown notes with publishing options

6.8k

517

Last commit: 2d ago

Self-hosted, real-time collaborative Markdown editor for teams, with note sharing, history, and flexible publishing via links and permissions.

Alternative to:

Confluence+7

Standard Notes

End-to-end encrypted notes with a powerful extension system

6.2k

511

Last commit: 3d ago

Privacy-focused notes app with end-to-end encryption, cross-platform sync, offline access, and optional editors/extensions for rich workflows.

Alternative to:

Evernote+4

wger

Workout, nutrition, and body-measurement tracker

5.5k

801

Last commit: 7d ago

Self-hosted fitness manager for workouts, exercises, nutrition, and body measurements with calendars, routines, and an API for integrations.

Alternative to:

Strava+7

SilverBullet

Extensible, markdown-first personal wiki in your browser

4.5k

331

Last commit: 2d ago

Self-hosted, markdown-based personal knowledge base with backlinks, full-text search, and a programmable extension system for automations and custom commands.

Alternative to:

Notion+8

Colanode

Open-source collaborative workspace for notes, docs, and tasks

4.3k

229

Last commit: 2d ago

Self-hosted collaborative workspace combining notes, documents, and lightweight project organization for teams that want a Notion-style hub on their own infrastructure.

Alternative to:

Notion+5

Personal Management System

Personal organizer for notes, tasks, and time tracking

3.8k

304

Last commit: 3d ago

A self-hosted personal organizer to manage notes, tasks, projects, time tracking, and related personal data in one web application.

Alternative to:

Notion+7

Wanderer

Self-hosted travel tracking and trip planning map.

3.2k

147

Last commit: 3mo ago

A self-hosted travel tracker for logging trips and places on an interactive map, with GPX import and statistics to visualize your travel history.

Alternative to:

Google Maps Timeline (Location History)+2

LinkAce

Self-hosted bookmark manager with tagging and search

3.2k

202

Last commit: 22d ago

LinkAce is a self-hosted bookmark manager to save, organize, tag, and search links with lists, privacy controls, and team-friendly sharing options.

Alternative to:

Pocket+6

Papra

Personal document manager for scanning, OCR, and full-text search

3.2k

158

Last commit: 2d ago

Papra is a self-hosted document management app for organizing scanned documents with OCR, tagging, and full‑text search in a clean web UI.

Alternative to:

Notion+7

Ryot

Track media, workouts, and more in one private dashboard

106

Last commit: 5d ago

A self-hosted tracker for media consumption and personal activities, combining watchlist/history, fitness logs, and analytics with import integrations.

Alternative to:

Trakt+4

KitchenOwl

Shared grocery lists, recipes, and meal planning for households

166

Last commit: 12d ago

KitchenOwl is a self-hosted household kitchen organizer for shared shopping lists, recipe management, and meal planning with a web UI and mobile apps.

Alternative to:

AnyList+4

Grimoire

Self-hosted personal knowledge base for Markdown notes

2.7k

Last commit: 7mo ago

Grimoire is a self-hosted personal knowledge base for organizing Markdown notes with tags, backlinks, and fast full-text search via a web UI.

Alternative to:

Notion+4

Flatnotes

A fast, flat-file note app with instant search

2.7k

157

Last commit: 2mo ago

Flatnotes is a lightweight web app for managing Markdown notes stored as plain text files, with tag support and fast full-text search.

Alternative to:

Evernote+5

Baby Buddy

Simple baby tracking for feeds, diapers, sleep, and growth

2.6k

319

Last commit: 10mo ago

Web-based baby tracker to log feedings, diapers, sleep, tummy time, pumping, and growth, with charts, timers, and multi-child support.

Alternative to:

Huckleberry+4

Fasten Health

Personal health record that aggregates your medical data

2.6k

158

Last commit: 1mo ago

A self-hosted personal health record (PHR) that connects to healthcare providers via FHIR to import, normalize, and browse your medical records in one place.

Alternative to:

Apple Health Records+1

AdventureLog

Track, plan, and map your outdoor adventures.

2.5k

164

Last commit: 1mo ago

Self-hosted adventure logbook to track hikes, trips, and routes with maps, stats, and journaling for personal or group trip planning.

Alternative to:

AllTrails+2