# Open-source alternatives to Google Keep

> Google Keep: Google's simple note and checklist app. The best self-hosted, open-source alternatives are Memos, Joplin and Standard Notes. All of them can run on your own server, so your data stays under your control. All 6 apps here are open source.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Commercial product | Google Keep |
| Category | Note-taking & Editors |
| Alternatives listed | 6 |
| Top pick | Memos (63,545 stars, MIT) |
| Canonical URL | https://appsgit.com/alternatives/google-keep |

## Alternatives, in recommended order

- [Memos](https://appsgit.com/apps/memos): Knowledge base that works with a SQLite db file. (63,545 stars, MIT, Go, Docker)
- [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)
- [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)
- [Blinko](https://appsgit.com/apps/blinko): A personal note tool with AI features. (11,058 stars, GPL-3.0, TypeScript, Docker)
- [flatnotes](https://appsgit.com/apps/flatnotes): Database-less note-taking web app that utilises a flat folder of markdown files for storage. (3,239 stars, MIT, Vue, Docker)
- [Jotty](https://appsgit.com/apps/jotty): Lightweight but powerful alternative for managing your personal, file based, notes and checklists. (2,016 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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