Notes & knowledge
Alternatives to Microsoft OneNote
Compare these candidates if you want self-hosting, data control or less dependence on Microsoft OneNote's hosted service. Actual costs depend on deployment and required features.
Check database views, collaboration, offline use and import formats; a notes app may replace only part of a workspace.
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| Project | Stars | 7-day gain | Language | License | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| joplin | 56,979 | +123 | TypeScript | Review requiredReview license scope and restrictions | ✅ Recently maintained |
| Trilium | 38,651 | +99 | TypeScript | AGPL-3.0 | ✅ Recently maintained |
joplin
laurent22/joplin
Privacy-focused cross-platform Markdown note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, web clipper extension, and multi-cloud synchronization.
Consider for offline notes across devices; test imports from your existing notebook first.
Repository verified · Official repository & installation
Trilium
TriliumNext/Trilium
Hierarchical personal knowledge base and note-taking application supporting deep note trees, relation graphs, scripting, and self-hosted sync.
Match the project description to required features, then trial migration and deployment with a small real dataset.
Repository verified · Official repository & installation
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Check exports/imports, required features, permissions, backups, security updates and total operating cost. Candidates are not guaranteed feature-equivalent; enterprise extensions and model services may have separate terms and costs.