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flatnotes vs Notesnook
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| Fact | flatnotes | Notesnook |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Vue | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 3.2k | 15k |
| Latest | v5.5.5 | v3.4.9 |
| Last push | 2026-08-29 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 96 days between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9 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.
Full replacementNotesnookEnd-to-end encrypted notes and checklists on desktop, mobile and web, with a Google Keep importer.
flatnotes
Notesnook
- v3.4.92026-10-06Notesnook Desktop v3.4.9
- v3.4.82026-09-14Notesnook Desktop v3.4.8
- 3.4.13-android2026-09-15Notesnook Android v3.4.13
- 3.4.12-android2026-09-08Notesnook Android v3.4.12
- v3.4.72026-08-31Notesnook Desktop v3.4.7
flatnotes
unsigned The latest release, v5.5.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Notesnook
✓ signed The latest release, v3.4.9, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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