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
64,198 stars Active
31 Oct 2026 26.10.0-rc.2
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
56,956 stars Active
30 Oct 2026 v3.7.22
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
38,629 stars Active
31 Oct 2026 v0.106.1
Overleaf
Web-based collaborative LaTeX editor.
18,294 stars Active
17 Sep 2026 v0.1.3
Docs
Collaborative note taking, wiki and documentation platform that scales.
16,960 stars Active
30 Oct 2026 v6.0.4
Blinko
Personal note tool with AI features.
11,144 stars Active
27 Aug 2026 1.8.8
draw.io
Diagram software for making flowcharts, process diagrams, org charts, UML, ER and network diagrams.
9,100 stars Active
30 Oct 2026 v32.6.9
HedgeDoc
Realtime collaborative markdown notes on all platforms, formerly known as CodiMD and HackMD CE.
Replaces Dropbox Paper, Google Docs, Notion, and 1 more
7,503 stars Active
29 Oct 2026 1.12.0
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
6,690 stars Active
30 Oct 2026 @standardnotes/desktop@3.202.12
SilverBullet
Note-taking application optimized for people with a hacker mindset.
6,421 stars Active
30 Oct 2026 2.12.1
Livebook
Realtime collaborative notebook app based on Markdown that supports running Elixir code snippets, TeX and Mermaid Diagrams. Easily deployed using Docker or Elixir.
5,898 stars Active
26 Oct 2026 nightly
flatnotes
Database-less note-taking web app that utilises a flat folder of markdown files for storage.
3,267 stars Active
29 Aug 2026 v5.5.5
NoteDiscovery
Markdown note-taking app with plain-file storage, graph view, and MCP integration.
2,860 stars Active
30 Oct 2026 v0.33.0
Jotty
Lightweight but powerful alternative for managing your personal, file based, notes and checklists.
2,033 stars Active
25 Oct 2026 1.29.2
bewCloud
File sharing + sync, notes, and photos.
1,243 stars Active
18 Oct 2026 v4.21.0
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.
1,092 stars Active
22 Oct 2026 v0.18.1
Note Mark
Minimal web-based Markdown notes app.
775 stars Active
2 Oct 2026 v1.1.1
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 1.2.0
plumio
Markdown notes taking app with live preview, document encryption, multi-user support, multi-organization capabilities and more.
141 stars Active
21 Oct 2026 v2.11.0
Neverkin
Collaborative writing, worldbuilding and D&D-session-planning app. Tools for organizing your notes and stories.
21 stars Active
28 Oct 2026 v2.68.3
Turtl
Totally private personal database and note taking app.
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