Open Source Obsidian Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to Obsidian for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Android alternative is Logseq. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Obsidian and many of them are open source and available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Android alternatives to Obsidian are Joplin, Notesnook, Standard Notes and AppFlowy.

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Obsidian 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 Open Source, Free + Ad-free + No Tracking + Privacy focused, Android + Open Source, Self-Hosted, Windows, Linux + Open Source and Note-taking. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Obsidian.
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  1. 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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  2. Logseq icon
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    Local-first, privacy-focused notebook supporting Markdown and Emacs Org mode. Offers offline use, encrypted backups, plugin extensibility, LaTeX support, real-time collaboration, and hierarchical organization for personal knowledge management.

    260 Logseq alternatives

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  3. Joplin icon
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    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.

    226 Joplin alternatives

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    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    • Cloudron
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    • Mozilla Firefox
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  4. Notesnook icon
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    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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  5. Standard Notes icon
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    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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  6. AppFlowy icon
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    Open-source workspace offering complete data control, deep customization via themes, plugins, and templates, native multi-platform support using Flutter and Rust, offline access, privacy features, collaborative tools, and easy extensibility for all users.

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  7. Simplenote icon
     612 likes

    Cloud-based, open-source note-taking app supporting plain text notes, lists, and ideas with real-time sync, multi-device support, version history, markdown, tagging, collaborative editing, no ads, and free registration required for all cloud features.

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  8. SiYuan icon
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    SiYuan is a desktop Markdown Block-Reference and Bidirectional-Link note-taking application. Support fine-grained block-level reference and Markdown WYSIWYG.

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  9. HelixNotes icon
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    HelixNotes is a local markdown note-taking app built with Rust, Tauri 2.0, and SvelteKit. Your notes are standard .md files on your filesystem - sync with whatever you want or nothing at all.

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  10. GNU Emacs icon
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    GNU Emacs is an extensible, customizable text editor—and more. At its core is an interpreter for Emacs Lisp, a dialect of the Lisp programming language with extensions to support text editing. The features of GNU Emacs include:

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    • Snapcraft
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  11. Beaver Notes icon
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    Your personal note-taking haven for privacy and efficiency.

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    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Flathub
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  12. PrivacyNotes icon
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    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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  13. Trudido icon
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    Offline in-device task manager and note app featuring smart creation, advanced organization, calendar and list views, Markdown notes, secure SHA-256 encryption, Material You theming, multiple color themes, no tracking or ads, and import/export for total ownership.

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