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Note-taking & Editors

23 applications, ranked by GitHub stars in the dataset.

  • Memos

    Knowledge base that works with a SQLite db file.

    Replaces Apple Notes Bear Evernote, and 2 more

    64,241 stars Active

    1 Nov 2026

  • Joplin

    Note taking application with markdown editor and encryption support for mobile and desktop platforms. Runs client-side and syncs through your own Nextcloud instance or similar.

    Replaces Apple Notes Bear Evernote, and 4 more

    57,000 stars Active

    2 Nov 2026

  • TriliumNext Notes

    Cross-platform hierarchical note taking application with focus on building large personal knowledge bases (fork of Trilium Notes).

    Replaces Bear Evernote Microsoft OneNote, and 3 more

    38,673 stars Active

    2 Nov 2026

  • Overleaf

    Web-based collaborative LaTeX editor.

    18,299 stars Active

    17 Sep 2026

  • Docs

    Collaborative note taking, wiki and documentation platform that scales.

    16,963 stars Active

    2 Nov 2026

  • Blinko

    Personal note tool with AI features.

    11,155 stars Active

    27 Aug 2026

  • draw.io

    Diagram software for making flowcharts, process diagrams, org charts, UML, ER and network diagrams.

    9,145 stars Active

    30 Oct 2026

  • HedgeDoc

    Realtime collaborative markdown notes on all platforms, formerly known as CodiMD and HackMD CE.

    Replaces Dropbox Paper Google Docs Notion, and 1 more

    7,502 stars Active

    2 Nov 2026

  • Standard Notes

    Simple and private notes app. Protect your privacy while getting more done. That's Standard Notes.

    Replaces Apple Notes Evernote Google Keep, and 1 more

    6,695 stars Active

    2 Nov 2026

  • SilverBullet

    Note-taking application optimized for people with a hacker mindset.

    6,447 stars Active

    2 Nov 2026

  • Livebook

    Realtime collaborative notebook app based on Markdown that supports running Elixir code snippets, TeX and Mermaid Diagrams. Easily deployed using Docker or Elixir.

    5,902 stars Active

    26 Oct 2026

  • flatnotes

    Database-less note-taking web app that utilises a flat folder of markdown files for storage.

    3,274 stars Active

    29 Aug 2026

  • NoteDiscovery

    Markdown note-taking app with plain-file storage, graph view, and MCP integration.

    2,867 stars Active

    2 Nov 2026

  • Jotty

    Lightweight but powerful alternative for managing your personal, file based, notes and checklists.

    2,033 stars Active

    25 Oct 2026

  • bewCloud

    File sharing + sync, notes, and photos.

    1,246 stars Active

    18 Oct 2026

  • Writing

    Lightweight distraction-free text editor, in the browser (Markdown and LaTeX supported). No lag when writing.

    1,120 stars Quiet

    10 Aug 2022

  • Many Notes

    Markdown note-taking web application designed for simplicity.

    1,094 stars Active

    22 Oct 2026

  • Note Mark

    Minimal web-based Markdown notes app.

    776 stars Active

    2 Oct 2026

  • DailyTxT

    Encrypted diary Web application to save your personal memories of each day. Includes a search function and encrypted file upload.

    510 stars Active

    10 Oct 2026

  • Plainpad

    Modern note taking application for the cloud, utilizing the best features of progressive web apps technology.

    452 stars Active

    26 Oct 2026

  • plumio

    Markdown notes taking app with live preview, document encryption, multi-user support, multi-organization capabilities and more.

    142 stars Active

    21 Oct 2026

  • Neverkin

    Collaborative writing, worldbuilding and D&D-session-planning app. Tools for organizing your notes and stories.

    21 stars Active

    28 Oct 2026

  • Turtl

    Totally private personal database and note taking app.

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