# Open-source alternatives to Evernote

> Open-source alternatives to Evernote that run locally, allow commercial use and need no paid API include Trilium Notes (notes and sync across devices; AGPL-3.0). Joplin and Trilium Notes cover all 2 Evernote jobs.

Evernote: Paid cloud note-taking app with notebooks, tags and web clipping, synced across devices. Pricing: Free plan (50 notes, 1 notebook, 1 device); paid Starter, Advanced, Flexible and Unlimited: see pricing page (checked 2026-10-15). Facts checked 2026-10-15.

## Projects

| Project | Jobs | Runs locally | Commercial use | Paid services | Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Joplin](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/joplin) | notes, sync | Desktop and mobile apps; notes stored locally, sync optional | AGPL apps OK; Joplin Server is personal-use only (Business tier is paid) | None required; Joplin Cloud and Joplin Server Business are optional | Not documented |
| [SiYuan](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/siyuan) | notes, wiki-docs, databases | Desktop app with local storage; Docker server option (browser only) | Yes; AGPL-3.0, and most features free for commercial use | Free locally; any sync (S3/WebDAV or official cloud) is paid | Not documented |
| [Trilium Notes](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/trilium) | notes, wiki-docs, sync | Desktop app, plus self-hosted sync server with web UI | Yes under AGPL-3.0 (share source of modified network versions) | None; sync uses your own server (third-party hosts exist) | Not documented |

## Common questions

### Is there a free, open-source alternative to Evernote?

Yes. Joplin, Trilium Notes and SiYuan are free to download and run on your own computer without paid API keys. Joplin and Trilium Notes cover every job we list for Evernote; the other covers only part of it, so check which job you need.

### Can I do notes locally without an Evernote subscription?

Yes, with Joplin (AGPL-3.0-or-later), SiYuan (AGPL-3.0) and Trilium Notes (AGPL-3.0). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Can I do sync across devices locally without an Evernote subscription?

Yes, with Joplin (AGPL-3.0-or-later) and Trilium Notes (AGPL-3.0). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Which Evernote alternatives can I use commercially?

Confirmed: SiYuan and Trilium Notes. With conditions: Joplin. This is not legal advice; read each licence.

### Does any open-source project replace all of Evernote?

Joplin and Trilium Notes cover every job we list for Evernote.

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