# flatnotes

> flatnotes is a free, open-source app you can self-host in the note-taking & editors category. Database-less note-taking web app that utilises a flat folder of markdown files for storage. It has 3,239 GitHub stars, is released under the MIT license and ships a Docker image. It is a self-hosted alternative to Obsidian and Google Keep.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/dullage/flatnotes |
| GitHub stars | 3,239 |
| Demo | https://demo.flatnotes.io/ |
| Forks | 220 |
| Open issues | 118 |
| License | MIT |
| License type | Open source |
| Language | Vue |
| Docker image | Yes |
| Platforms | Docker |
| Categories | Note-taking & Editors |
| Commits, last 12 months | 10 |
| Last commit | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Latest release | v5.5.5 (Aug 29, 2026) |
| Created | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained |
| Archived | No |

Topics: markdown, note, note-taking, notes, notes-app, wiki

## Install

flatnotes ships a Docker image; follow the README at https://github.com/dullage/flatnotes for the image name and environment variables.

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## flatnotes replaces

- [Obsidian alternatives](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/obsidian): A local-first Markdown knowledge base with linked notes and plugins.
- [Google Keep alternatives](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/google-keep): Google's simple note and checklist app.

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