Alternatives to Logseq

An outliner that stores notes as plain Markdown files, built around a daily journal and linked blocks. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Logseq.

  • Obsidian

    A notes app that works on a folder of plain Markdown files on your own disk, with links between them.

    FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

    Obsidian also uses plain Markdown files in your own folder, with page links and plugins rather than an outliner, but the application is not open source.

  • SiYuan

    A block-based notes workspace with Markdown that renders as you type, and an option to self-host it.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSSelf-hosted

    SiYuan offers block references and SQL queries with self-hosting options, but notes live in its own store instead of Markdown files and official sync is paid.

  • RemNote

    Note-taking app that pairs outlining with built-in spaced-repetition flashcards.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOSWeb

    RemNote pairs outlining with built-in spaced-repetition flashcards, but it is closed source, lacks Linux and mobile apps listed, and some AI features are paid.

  • Anytype

    An encrypted, offline-first workspace for notes, tasks and databases that syncs peer to peer.

    FreemiumWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

    Anytype replaces Markdown files with typed objects and encrypted peer-to-peer sync, but it is source-available rather than open source and still in beta.

  • TriliumNext Notes

    A hierarchical note app where one note can live in several places at once, with a server you can host.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxWebSelf-hosted

    TriliumNext Notes is open source with a hierarchical structure, cloning and a self-hosted server, but stores notes in a database and has no official mobile app.

  • SilverBullet

    Keep linked Markdown notes in a self-hosted browser workspace.

    FreeOpen sourceSelf-hostedWeb

    SilverBullet keeps linked Markdown notes in a self-hosted browser workspace with queries, but you must run and maintain your own instance.

  • Capacities

    Object-based note app that organizes ideas as typed, tagged objects.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

    Capacities organizes ideas as typed objects on desktop and mobile, but it is closed source and advanced features require a paid tier.

Also worth comparing

These listings name Logseq as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.

  • Joplin

    An open source note and to-do app that syncs end-to-end encrypted through storage you already have.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

    Logseq is open source and stores notes as Markdown files as a daily journal outliner with block linking, though its database version is still in beta.

  • MindForger

    Organize Markdown notes in a personal knowledge workspace.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    Logseq stores notes as plain Markdown files in an outliner built around a daily journal and block-level linking, with mobile apps, under the AGPL-3.0 license.

  • QOwnNotes

    A plain-text Markdown notepad and todo manager that syncs through Nextcloud or ownCloud, or any file sync you already use.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOSLinux

    Logseq keeps notes as plain Markdown files in an open source outliner with a daily journal, block linking and apps for Windows, Android and iOS.

  • RedNotebook

    Keep a searchable desktop journal with dated entries.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsLinux

    Logseq builds on a daily journal stored as plain Markdown files, adds block linking and mobile apps, though its database version is beta with possible data loss.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.