SHSelfHostIndex
LO

Logseq

Privacy-first outliner for networked thought

Notes & Knowledge Base ★ 44.3k stars Easy setup AGPL-3.0

Logseq is a privacy-first, local-first outliner for knowledge management and networked note-taking using plain Markdown files. It targets users who want a graph-based personal knowledge tool. It runs as a desktop app with optional file syncing.

Official siteSource code

Key features

  • Outliner with bidirectional links
  • Plain Markdown file storage
  • Graph view of notes
  • Plugin marketplace

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Local-first and private
  • Great for linked thinking
  • Files stay portable

Trade-offs

  • Not a hosted server
  • Performance dips on huge graphs

Logseq replaces

Self-hosted Notion alternativesSelf-hosted Roam Research alternatives

Compare Logseq

100 head-to-head comparisons.

Similar notes & knowledge base apps