Best Self-hosted Secure & Encrypted Notes in 2026

Memos

Privacy-first, lightweight note-taking for effortless idea capture

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59,180
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4,302
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12 hours ago

A self-hosted, open-source solution for secure and efficient note-taking, allowing you to easily capture and share your thoughts.

Open Source Alternative to:

Notion

Joplin

Your secure, open-source note-taking companion

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54,500
Forks
6,071
Last commit
1 day ago

A free, cross-platform note-taking and to-do application with end-to-end encryption for seamless organization and productivity.

Open Source Alternative to:

Obsidian

KeePassXC

Cross-platform, secure password manager

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26,741
Forks
1,760
Last commit
1 day ago

KeePassXC is an open-source password manager that securely stores and manages sensitive information across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Open Source Alternative to:

1Password

Notesnook

Secure, private note-taking for the digital age

Stars
13,971
Forks
943
Last commit
2 days ago

End-to-end encrypted note-taking app with cross-platform sync, rich text editing, and offline support for ultimate privacy and productivity.

Open Source Alternative to:

Notion

Standard Notes

Secure, encrypted notes for your digital life

Stars
6,425
Forks
529
Last commit
2 days ago

Cross-platform note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, offline access, and powerful organization features for privacy-conscious users.

Open Source Alternative to:

Obsidian

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Memos

Privacy-first, lightweight note-taking for effortless idea capture

Stars
59,180
Forks
4,302
Last commit
12 hours ago

A self-hosted, open-source solution for secure and efficient note-taking, allowing you to easily capture and share your thoughts.

Open Source Alternative to:

Notion

Joplin

Your secure, open-source note-taking companion

Stars
54,500
Forks
6,071
Last commit
1 day ago

A free, cross-platform note-taking and to-do application with end-to-end encryption for seamless organization and productivity.

Open Source Alternative to:

Obsidian

KeePassXC

Cross-platform, secure password manager

Stars
26,741
Forks
1,760
Last commit
1 day ago

KeePassXC is an open-source password manager that securely stores and manages sensitive information across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Open Source Alternative to:

1Password

Notesnook

Secure, private note-taking for the digital age

Stars
13,971
Forks
943
Last commit
2 days ago

End-to-end encrypted note-taking app with cross-platform sync, rich text editing, and offline support for ultimate privacy and productivity.

Open Source Alternative to:

Notion

Standard Notes

Secure, encrypted notes for your digital life

Stars
6,425
Forks
529
Last commit
2 days ago

Cross-platform note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, offline access, and powerful organization features for privacy-conscious users.

Open Source Alternative to:

Obsidian

Self-hosted Secure & Encrypted Notes

A curated collection of the best self-hosted note-taking apps with a focus on security and end-to-end encryption.