Alternatives to Google Keep
2 self-hosted alternatives — 2 easy
Why people look for alternatives
- Limited formatting and organization
- Could be discontinued like other Google products
- No end-to-end encryption
- Tied to Google ecosystem
| App | Difficulty | Min RAM | Docker | Mobile | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin Open-source note-taking app with sync, encryption, and Markdown support. | easy | 0.25 GB | iOS & Android | Yes | ||
| Memos Lightweight self-hosted memo hub inspired by Twitter. | easy | 0.25 GB | — | — | Yes |
Joplin
Open-source note-taking app with sync, encryption, and Markdown support.
Pros
- + End-to-end encryption
- + Good mobile apps
- + Markdown support
- + Multiple sync backends
Cons
- - Sync server is separate from the app
- - Web clipper less reliable than Evernote
- - No real-time collaboration
Memos
Lightweight self-hosted memo hub inspired by Twitter.
Pros
- + Very lightweight
- + Twitter-like quick posting
- + Markdown support
- + Simple and fast
Cons
- - Limited organization features
- - No mobile app
- - Basic search
- - Not suitable for long-form notes