Google Keep→6 open-source options

Open-source Google Keep alternatives

Lightweight note and checklist app with Google account sync. Below are curated open-source options listed on OpenElse, with notes on when each is a better fit.

Official site: keep.google.com

AppFlowy

Open-source Notion-style workspace with docs and databases.

Self-hostable

Logseq

Local-first outliner for notes, journals, and linked thinking.

Self-host optional

Anytype

Local-first objects and spaces for notes and personal databases.

Self-host optional

TiddlyWiki

Single-file personal wiki that runs in the browser or Node.js.

Self-hostable

Joplin

Open-source Markdown notes and to-dos with E2EE sync across desktop and mobile.

Self-hostable

Standard Notes

End-to-end encrypted notes client with an optional self-hosted sync server.

Self-hostable