# Open-source alternatives to Evernote

> Evernote: A note-taking app for capturing, organizing and searching notes and clippings. The best self-hosted, open-source alternatives are Joplin, TriliumNext Notes and Standard Notes. All of them can run on your own server, so your data stays under your control. All 7 apps here are open source.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Commercial product | Evernote |
| Category | Note-taking & Editors |
| Alternatives listed | 7 |
| Top pick | Joplin (56,611 stars, AGPL-3.0) |
| Canonical URL | https://appsgit.com/alternatives/evernote |

## Alternatives, in recommended order

- [Joplin](https://appsgit.com/apps/joplin): Note taking application with markdown editor and encryption support for mobile and desktop platforms. Runs client-side and syncs through a self hosted Nextcloud instance or similar (alternative to… (56,611 stars, AGPL-3.0, TypeScript)
- [TriliumNext Notes](https://appsgit.com/apps/triliumnext-notes): Cross-platform hierarchical note taking application with focus on building large personal knowledge bases (fork of Trilium Notes). (38,217 stars, AGPL-3.0, TypeScript, Docker)
- [Standard Notes](https://appsgit.com/apps/standard-notes): Simple and private notes app. Protect your privacy while getting more done. That's Standard Notes. (6,642 stars, AGPL-3.0, TypeScript)
- [SiYuan](https://appsgit.com/apps/siyuan): A privacy-first personal knowledge management software, written in typescript and golang. (46,636 stars, AGPL-3.0, TypeScript, Docker)
- [Memos](https://appsgit.com/apps/memos): Knowledge base that works with a SQLite db file. (63,545 stars, MIT, Go, Docker)
- [Blinko](https://appsgit.com/apps/blinko): A personal note tool with AI features. (11,058 stars, GPL-3.0, TypeScript, Docker)
- [HedgeDoc](https://appsgit.com/apps/hedgedoc): Realtime collaborative markdown notes on all platforms, formerly known as CodiMD and HackMD CE. (7,461 stars, AGPL-3.0, TypeScript, Docker)

## Comparisons

- [Joplin vs TriliumNext Notes](https://appsgit.com/compare/joplin-vs-triliumnext-notes)
- [Memos vs Joplin](https://appsgit.com/compare/memos-vs-joplin)

More in this category: [Note-taking & Editors](https://appsgit.com/categories/note-taking)

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