Notable vs Notesnook
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted notes & knowledge base options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Notable
Markdown-based note-taking app for plain files
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Notesnook
Private, end-to-end encrypted note-taking app
| Feature | Notable | Notesnook |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 23,496 | ★ 14,380 |
| First released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Evernote, Notion | Evernote, OneNote, Notion |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Notable or Notesnook better?
Notable is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Notesnook if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Notable and Notesnook free and open-source?
Yes. Notable is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Notesnook under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Notable and Notesnook with Docker?
Notable: check the project docs for container support. Notesnook: yes.