Note Taking & Knowledge Management

Khoj

AGPL-3.0

Self-hostable AI assistant that connects to your docs and the web, lets you build agents, schedule automations, and run research with verifiable citations.

Meetily

MIT

Records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings entirely on your device using local AI. No bots, no cloud uploads, GDPR and HIPAA compliant by design.

SurfSense

Apache-2.0

Self-hostable NotebookLM alternative that lets teams build searchable knowledge bases from diverse sources, with support for any LLM and no data limits.

AppFlowy

AGPL-3.0

Open source collaborative workspace combining notes, databases, and AI with full data ownership, offline support, and self-hosting options.

Affine

Unknown

An open-source, local-first knowledge base that merges structured docs, infinite whiteboards, databases, and AI into a single workspace for teams and creators.

Docmost

AGPL-3.0

Self-hosted wiki platform for enterprise teams with real-time collaboration, built-in AI, SSO, RBAC permissions, and compliance support for ITAR, FedRAMP, and GDPR.

Outline

Unknown

Team knowledge base with real-time collaboration, AI-powered search, Slack integration, and self-hosting support for internal docs and wikis.

Vrite

Unknown

A powerful platform for technical writing, offering real-time collaboration, version control, and seamless integrations.

XWiki

LGPL-2.1

XWiki is a flexible, feature-rich wiki software that helps organizations structure and share knowledge efficiently.

Anarlog

MIT

Records system audio without joining your call, then turns rough notes into editable summaries. Audio, transcripts, and notes stay as local files.

AnyType

Unknown

A local-first, encrypted workspace for notes, tasks, databases, and chats. Your data stays on your device, syncs peer-to-peer, and never passes through a central server.

Beaver Notes

MIT

A privacy-focused, offline-first note-taking app that stores everything on your device, with Markdown, note linking, file attachments, LaTeX math, and bring-your-own sync.

Blinko

GPL-3.0

The next generation of open-source AI-powered card notes designed to help you quickly capture and organize inspiration so that ideas never run out.

Darkwrite

AGPL-3.0

A customizable, offline-first note editor that lets you format text, create lists, add images, and export to HTML - all while maintaining your privacy.

Deta Surf

Apache-2.0

A browser that doubles as a personal notebook, letting you research, summarize, and take notes on web pages, PDFs, and videos without switching apps.

Joplin

Unknown

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

Justnote

GPL-2.0

Justnote is a secure note-taking app that lets you easily create and sync notes across devices while maintaining full control of your data.

KeePassXC

Unknown

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

Logseq

AGPL-3.0

Local-first, open-source knowledge management tool with bidirectional linking, outlines, flashcards, PDF annotations, and whiteboards for building a connected second brain.

Memos

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.

Notesnook

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.

Open-Notebook

MIT

Combines AI summarization, podcast generation, and multi-format content ingestion for researchers and students who want to keep their data private.

OpenNotas

Unknown

OpenNotas is a multi-platform, end-to-end encrypted note-taking app that offers simplicity, synchronization, and offline functionality.

SiYuan

AGPL-3.0

Personal knowledge management system with WYSIWYG block editing, bidirectional links, spaced repetition flashcards, a relational database, and end-to-end encrypted sync.