Self-Hosted Google Keep Alternatives

Google Keep is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are plenty of alternatives for power users and business that want to host a solution on-premise. The best Self-Hosted alternative is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Keep and 17 are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to Google Keep are Standard Notes, Notesnook, Turtl and Lockbook.

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Google Keep alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Task Management Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Privacy focused, Open Source, Android + Free, Linux, Free, Self-Hosted and Mac. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Google Keep.

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PrivacyNotes
Freemium
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Workspace with end-to-end encryption, zero-knowledge security, rich notes, private journal, encrypted file storage, password management, cross-platform browser access, open-source cryptography, optional Pro features, and no recurring subscription fees.
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Joplin
946 likes
Open source app for managing notes and to-dos with Markdown support. Syncs seamlessly across devices using services like Dropbox and OneDrive. Offers end-to-end encrypted synchronicity, offline access, rich import/export options, and a Web Clipper for browsers.
227 Joplin alternatives
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Todo List Manager
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France
EU
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AppImageHub
Snapcraft
Google Chrome
Flathub
PortableApps.com
F-Droid
Cloudron
Homebrew
Chocolatey
Termux
Mozilla Firefox
France
EU
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Good alternative?Is Joplin a good alternative to Google Keep?

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Joplin vs Google Keep Comments
Top Positive Comment by Tommi · Oct 12, 2020
It offers everything that Google Keeps offer, without any cost in terms of privacy and ads targeting
Top Negative Comment by Guest · Feb 13, 2025
It's more like Evernote than Google Keep
Negative comment by BarnMTB · Mar 7, 2026
Google Keep is more like a sticky note while Joplin is more like a notebook.
3 of 8 comments
Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
Joplin is Privacy focused, Minimalistic and DecentralizedGoogle Keep is not according to our users
Standard Notes
709 likes
Secure note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, unlimited syncing across all platforms, offline access, detailed organization through tags, strong passcode and biometric protections, and premium features like encrypted files, themes, web clipper, super note types, and hardware key support.
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United States
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OpenAPK
United States
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Good alternative?Is Standard Notes a good alternative to Google Keep?

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Top Positive Comment by KeenFlosser · Dec 2, 2025
Having tried other popular "alternative" note keeping apps, Standard Notes stands out with its simplicity. Fast to get into, easy to use. Great for quick notekeeping cross-device.
Top Negative Comment by Guest · Jan 23, 2019
Doesn't have basic functionalities such as checklists that make up some of the core functionality of Google Keep
Positive comment by gunther · Feb 28, 2023
End-to-end encrypted, privacy-focused, cloud synced notes. An excellent alternative to any note-taking app. The free tier has some restrictions, but shouldn't bother most users.
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Standard Notes is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
Standard Notes is Privacy focused, Minimalistic, Security-focused and CustomizableGoogle Keep is not according to our users
Notesnook
221 likes
Offers open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes with device-based privacy, cross-platform support, private vault, secure sync, offline access, markdown editor, exports to multiple formats, automatic backups, organizational tools, and strong encryption.
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Freemium
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
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Task Management
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Pakistan
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Flathub
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Flatpak
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Pakistan
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Positive comment by Achim Knopp · Jun 5, 2025
I have to say, it's high quality and still not very well known. It's like Joplin! Unfortunately, it's in English though.
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Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
Notesnook is Privacy focusedGoogle Keep is not according to our users
Turtl
180 likes
Whether it's bookmarks or passwords, files or shopping lists...Turtl organizes it all and makes it easy to find later. Sync across your devices. Leave nothing behind.
208 Turtl alternatives
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Freemium
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Todo List Manager
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United States
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Firefox
United States
+1
Good alternative?Is Turtl a good alternative to Google Keep?

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The last update is from 2019.
Turtl vs Google Keep Comments
Positive comment by John Fastman · May 24, 2018
Google Keep invades your privacy; it's one of Google's ways of harvesting your private data: you are the product. The answer is to use encrypted, trustworthy, open source apps. Turtl is such a project. Recent development has been slow, but it's the most similar (to Keep) end-to-end encrypted note-taking app. Protect your privacy!
Negative comment by Guest · May 1, 2019
turtl has no web client access event though it's build upon npm/electron.. also has no android widget like google keep
Positive comment by Guest · Apr 10, 2020
This is a great safe note-taking app for quick transfer notes. There could be more features added but when I want to safely organize notes on one of my phones to be transferred to other phones or other pcs, or vice versa, this works. It only comes with 50MB storage but if it is just quick notes being stored, that is more than enough space. I only use the free version though. They would have to add a lot more features to make the program worth paying for.
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Turtl is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
Turtl is Privacy focusedGoogle Keep is not according to our users
Lockbook
24 likes
Provides end-to-end encrypted note-taking, file storage, and sketching with syncing across platforms, zero data collection, no personal info or passwords required, open-source code for transparency, and optional premium storage, all via native and CLI tools.
103 Lockbook alternatives
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Freemium
Open Source (Unlicense)
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Note-taking
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United States
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iPhone
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Flathub
Flatpak
Self-Hosted
United States
+8
Good alternative?Is Lockbook a good alternative to Google Keep?
Anchor
18 likes
Offline-first, self-hostable note app supporting rich text formatting, tag-based organization, customizable backgrounds, pinning, search, archiving, admin management, trash recovery, mobile and web access, sync, privacy safeguards, and dark or light themes.
94 Anchor alternatives
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Free
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
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Note-taking
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Bangladesh
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Android Tablet
Self-Hosted
Docker
Bangladesh
+1
Good alternative?Is Anchor a good alternative to Google Keep?
Memos
22 likes
An open-source, minimalist note-taking tool emphasizing privacy, easy self-hosting through Docker, Markdown support, customizable sharing, RESTful API connections, and rapid setup. Offers distraction-free note capture, to-do management, and user control of data.
105 Memos alternatives
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Free
Open Source (MIT)
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Note-taking
Todo List Manager
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Cloudron
Docker
Good alternative?Is Memos a good alternative to Google Keep?
Carnet
42 likes
Carnet is a complete and rich note taking app for Android and Linux that can be synced with NextCloud (selfhosted) or the official Carnet server.
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Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Note-taking
Task Management
Origin
International
Alerts
Discontinued
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Linux
Online
Android
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
Snapcraft
Mac
Global
+3
Good alternative?Is Carnet a good alternative to Google Keep?

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2comments
Discontinued
The latest update is from August 2023 and the app is not available in the Google Play Store anymore.
Carnet vs Google Keep Comments
Positive comment by Guest · Aug 11, 2020
It's very similar to google keep, offering the same functionality and even importing notes from google keep (from linux), making the switch much easier
Positive comment by Crystale · Jun 4, 2019
It has a great UI and it is Open Source.
2 of 2 comments
Carnet is Free and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
Carnet is Privacy focusedGoogle Keep is not according to our users
Mimiri Notes
22 likes
Secure device-synced notepad using AES-GCM-256 encryption to protect confidential data. Features include a tree-structure for note organization, historical changes tracking, and collaboration options. Supports all major platforms with cloud sync and offline access.
Cost / License
Freemium
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application typeApplication types
Note-taking
Todo List Manager
Origin
Switzerland
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Snapcraft
Google Chrome
Flathub
Flatpak
Mozilla Firefox
Switzerland
+3
Good alternative?Is Mimiri Notes a good alternative to Google Keep?
Silverbullet
18 likes
Silver Bullet is an extensible, open source, personal knowledge management system. Indeed, that’s fancy talk for “a note-taking app with links.” However, Silver Bullet goes a bit beyond just that.
89 Silverbullet alternatives
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Free
Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Note-taking
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
United States
Good alternative?Is Silverbullet a good alternative to Google Keep?
Notemod
4 likes
At Notemod, we believe that taking notes should be simple, powerful, and accessible to everyone. Whether you're a student, professional, or creative thinker, Notemod is designed to streamline your note-taking experience with a modern touch.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Application typeApplication types
Note-taking
Task Management
Platforms
Online
Self-Hosted
+1
Good alternative?Is Notemod a good alternative to Google Keep?
Many Notes
2 likes
Many Notes is a markdown note-taking app designed for simplicity! Easily create or import your vaults and organize your thoughts right away.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Note-taking
Platforms
Self-Hosted
Docker
Good alternative?Is Many Notes a good alternative to Google Keep?

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