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Memos alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Memos: you must host it yourself, and no official native apps. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Memos, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. SilverBullet currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1SilverBullet logoSilverBulletOpen sourceYesWeb, macOS, Windows +24 of 472.1
2Joplin logoJoplinOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +31 of 367.4
3Trilium Notes logoTrilium NotesOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 459.6
  1. SilverBullet logo

    1. SilverBulletTop pick

    Best for: Developers who want a self-hosted, programmable Markdown wiki

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted

    72.1

    score / 100

    Why switch from Memos

    Self-hosted Markdown wiki for longer, linked notes.

    Pros

    • Plain Markdown files you own
    • Scriptable with Lua and queries
    • Single-container self-hosting
    • Works offline in the browser

    Cons

    • Self-hosting takes some technical skill
    • No native mobile apps
    • Smaller community than Obsidian
    Visit SilverBullet Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1563
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is SilverBullet a good Memos alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Server and CLI
    Checked Oct 25, 2026silverbullet.md(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Single container
    Checked Oct 25, 2026silverbullet.md(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop app
    macOS, Windows, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026silverbullet.md(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Joplin logo

    2. Joplin

    Best for: Leaving Evernote for an open-source app with encrypted sync

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    67.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Memos

    Open-source notes with native apps and self-hostable sync.

    Pros

    • Open source with end-to-end encryption
    • Sync with your own storage
    • Imports Evernote exports

    Cons

    • Interface is plainer than commercial apps
    • Collaboration features are basic
    Visit Joplin Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1553
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Joplin a good Memos alternative?

    Verified facts

    1 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Not checked yetgithub.com(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026joplinapp.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Evernote import
    Yes (ENEX files)
    Not checked yetjoplinapp.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Trilium Notes logo

    3. Trilium Notes

    Best for: Tinkerers who want a large, scriptable knowledge base on their own server

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Memos

    Self-hosted knowledge base for a big, structured note collection.

    Pros

    • Free and open source with no paid tiers
    • Handles very large hierarchical note trees
    • Scripting, templates and relations
    • Works offline with no account

    Cons

    • No official mobile app
    • You host your own sync server
    • Interface feels dated
    Visit Trilium Notes Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Trilium Notes a good Memos alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free, no paid tiers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026triliumnotes.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026triliumnotes.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Official mobile app
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026triliumnotes.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Memos alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

SilverBullet logo

Best Memos alternative for most people

SilverBullet

Self-hosted Markdown wiki for longer, linked notes.

Joplin logo

Best Memos alternative for a free option

Joplin

Open-source notes with native apps and self-hostable sync.

Supernotes logo

Best Memos alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Supernotes

Hosted card-based notes with native apps.

Trilium Notes logo

Best Memos alternative for open source

Trilium Notes

Self-hosted knowledge base for a big, structured note collection.

SilverBullet logo

Best Memos alternative for self-hosting

SilverBullet

Self-hosted Markdown wiki for longer, linked notes.

SilverBullet logo

Best Memos alternative for Mac

SilverBullet

Self-hosted Markdown wiki for longer, linked notes.

SilverBullet logo

Best Memos alternative for Windows

SilverBullet

Self-hosted Markdown wiki for longer, linked notes.

SilverBullet logo

Best Memos alternative for Linux

SilverBullet

Self-hosted Markdown wiki for longer, linked notes.

Google Keep logo

Best Memos alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Keep

Hosted quick notes and lists if you'd rather not run a server.

SilverBullet logo

Best Memos alternative for working in the browser

SilverBullet

Self-hosted Markdown wiki for longer, linked notes.

Memos alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Memos?

SilverBullet ranks first right now. Self-hosted Markdown wiki for longer, linked notes. Joplin and Google Keep follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Memos?

Yes. SilverBullet (open source), Joplin (open source), Google Keep (free) and Trilium Notes (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Memos?

Yes: SilverBullet, Joplin and Trilium Notes. SilverBullet, Joplin and Trilium Notes can also be self-hosted.

Which Memos alternatives work on Linux?

SilverBullet, Joplin, Trilium Notes and Supernotes run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Memos?

The complaints we hear most: you must host it yourself; no official native apps; not for long documents.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Memos, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.