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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
1Joplin logoJoplinOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +31 of 367.4
  1. Joplin logo

    1. JoplinTop pick

    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)

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.