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Indie alternatives to Google Keep
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Google Keep does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplenote | Free | – | – | Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Notesnook | Free plan | Yes | – | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android |
| UpNote | Free plan | – | – | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android |
The alternatives
1. Simplenote
Free, minimal notes app that syncs everywhere
A lightweight plain-text and Markdown notes app from Automattic that syncs notes across all devices. For people who want fast, simple notes without clutter.
Free · Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Google Keep?
Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Simplenote, Notesnook and UpNote.
Is there an open-source alternative to Google Keep?
Notesnook is open source.
What makes these alternatives to Google Keep “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Google Keep.
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