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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.

Self-hosted timeline for quick notes, logs, and snippets
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    63,080
  • Last commit


    11 hours 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.

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Encrypted note-taking that syncs across all your devices
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    56,387
  • Last commit


    11 hours ago
  • License


    Unknown
Cross-platform note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, Markdown support, web clipping, and sync via Dropbox, OneDrive, or Joplin Cloud.

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Cross-platform, secure password manager
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    28,811
  • Last commit


    9 hours ago
  • License


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

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Zero-knowledge encrypted notes that sync across all devices
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    14,597
  • Last commit


    9 hours 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.

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Secure, encrypted notes for your digital life
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    6,632
  • Last commit


    11 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Cross-platform note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, offline access, and powerful organization features for privacy-conscious users.

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Self-hosted sticky notes with better organization
  • Stars


    32
  • Last commit


    11 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.

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