Free alternatives to Evernote
14 options. Our picks from the 50 Free Tools Kit, then more open source options listed by OpenAlternative.
Our picks
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Obsidian
Notes stored as local Markdown files, with links between ideas.
Free; sync is optional and paid.
More open source options
AppFlowyAI workspace for docs, projects, and wikis you controlAffineDocs, whiteboards, and databases in one privacy-first workspaceMemosSelf-hosted timeline for quick notes, logs, and snippetsSiYuanPrivacy-first knowledge management with block-level linkingLogseqPrivacy-first knowledge base that connects your notesOutlineFast, collaborative wiki for teams who need organized docsOpen-NotebookAI-powered research notebook with full privacy controlKhojAI second brain for research, automation, and personal agentsKeePassXCCross-platform, secure password managerDocmostSelf-hosted wiki with AI, compliance, and real-time editingTolariaLocal-first, Git-native personal knowledge base with AISurfSensePrivacy-first knowledge base with any AI model you choose
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