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flatnotes vs Nextcloud Notes
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| Fact | flatnotes | Nextcloud Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Vue | JavaScript |
| Licence | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 3.2k | 738 |
| Latest | v5.5.5 | v6.1.0 |
| Last push | 2026-08-29 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 96 days between releases | about 26 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 15 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Google Keep. Alternatives to Google Keep →
PartialflatnotesMarkdown notes in a self-hosted web app, stored as flat files with full-text search.
PartialNextcloud NotesMarkdown notes stored as files in Nextcloud, with Android and iOS apps.
flatnotes
Nextcloud Notes
flatnotes
unsigned The latest release, v5.5.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Nextcloud Notes
✓ signed The latest release, v6.1.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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