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Open Source Note-Taking Tools using Vite

A curated collection of the best open source apps for capturing and organizing notes, from plain-text and markdown editors to linked notebooks that sync across devices. using Vite.

Memos

Self-hosted timeline for quick notes, logs, and snippets

  • Stars

    64,031

  • Last commit

    18 minutes ago

  • License

    MIT
Memos is a self-hosted, open-source note-taking app built around a private timeline. Write in Markdown, skip the folder setup, and keep your data on your own server.

Open Source Alternative to:

Notion

Tolaria

Local-first, Git-native personal knowledge base with AI

  • Stars

    20,161

  • Last commit

    1 hour ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
A free, open source note-taking app built on plain Markdown files, Git version control, and direct AI model integration. No account required.

Open Source Alternative to:

Obsidian

Notesnook

Zero-knowledge encrypted notes that sync across all devices

  • Stars

    14,823

  • Last commit

    1 hour ago

  • License

    GPL-3.0
End-to-end encrypted note-taking app with zero-knowledge architecture, cross-device sync, web clipper, and a self-hostable sync server.

Open Source Alternative to:

Notion

Anarlog

AI
Private meeting notes, no bots, files you own

  • Stars

    9,568

  • Last commit

    3 hours ago

  • License

    MIT
Records system audio without joining your call, then turns rough notes into editable summaries. Audio, transcripts, and notes stay as local files.

Open Source Alternative to:

Granola

Blinko

AI-Powered Note Taking App

  • Stars

    11,107

  • Last commit

    2 months ago

  • License

    GPL-3.0
The next generation of open-source AI-powered card notes designed to help you quickly capture and organize inspiration so that ideas never run out.

Open Source Alternative to:

Notion

Silverbullet

Programmable notes with queries, Lua scripting, and wiki links

  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days6,377

  • Last commit

    2 days ago

  • License

    MIT
A self-hosted, browser-based note-taking system that turns plain Markdown pages into a queryable, scriptable knowledge base you control.

Open Source Alternative to:

Notion

Beaver Notes

Local-first notes app with no cloud, no AI, no tracking

  • Stars

    1,353

  • Last commit

    7 days ago

  • License

    MIT
A privacy-focused, offline-first note-taking app that stores everything on your device, with Markdown, note linking, file attachments, LaTeX math, and bring-your-own sync.

Open Source Alternative to:

Notion

Darkwrite

Distraction-free note-taking with powerful features

  • Stars

    319

  • Last commit

    9 days ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
A customizable, offline-first note editor that lets you format text, create lists, add images, and export to HTML - all while maintaining your privacy.

Open Source Alternative to:

Notion

itsnotes

Self-hosted sticky notes with better organization

  • Stars

    38

  • Last commit

    25 days ago

  • License

    MIT
A self-hosted, open-source note-taking app that keeps the Google Keep sticky-note feel while adding folders, timelines, list views, and import support.

Open Source Alternative to:

Google Keep
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