Free & Open-Source Microsoft OneNote Alternatives

Free-form digital notebook for ideas and research.

1. Joplin ↗ ★ PICKFOSSPRIVATESELF-HOST
   Encrypted markdown notes with cloud sync.
   ●○○Easy · Imports via export file
2. Obsidian ↗ PRIVATE
   Markdown-based knowledge graph (free for personal use).
   ●○○Easy · Imports Markdown / plain text
3. Standard Notes ↗ FOSSPRIVATE
   End-to-end encrypted notes with longevity guarantee.
   ●○○Easy · End-to-end encrypted