Open-source alternatives to Apple Notes

Apple Notes in the Docs & collaboration category. These are the open alternatives we recommend looking at.

Self-hosted timeline for short notes you can search, tag and sort by date.

MITPermissive

SaaS: YesClosed product: Yes

End-to-end encrypted note-taking app, in the style of Evernote.

GPL-3.0Strong copyleft

SaaS: YesClosed product: No

End-to-end encrypted notes and files on all platforms.

AGPL-3.0Network copyleft (AGPL)

SaaS: Yes, with conditionsClosed product: No

This is guidance, not legal advice (inte juridisk rådgivning). Check with a lawyer before deciding.

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