#1
Minimal, local-first markdown note-taking app built with Svelte and Tailwind; provides desktop (Tauri) and web interfaces with local PGlite storage.
1.7k stars53 forksAGPL-3.0last commit Slowing down
5 self-hosted Ulysses alternatives
Ulysses is a subscription macOS/iOS writing app offering a distraction-free Markdown editor, organized library for managing texts, iCloud sync, and export/publishing workflows (PDF, ePub, DOCX, WordPress, Medium).
Alternatives to Ulysses
#2
Zen is a minimal self-hosted notes app that stores notes as Markdown with a local SQLite database, featuring fast full-text search, tagging, templates, and low resource usage.
1.2k stars62 forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
#3
A minimalist, fast in-browser text editor with live Markdown preview, optional LaTeX/Math rendering, and export/print to PDF—runs fully offline with no server.
1.1k stars84 forkslast commit Likely dormant
#4
Lightweight note-taking app that stores notes as markdown files and folders on the filesystem; offers fast OS-optimized search, Milkdown editor, and Docker support.
155 stars6 forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
Self-hosted web app for writing, structuring, and organizing stories with chapters, scenes, and notes.
Activity unknown
What replacing Ulysses actually involves
Every option on this page is open source and free to run on your own hardware, so you own the data and there is no subscription to cancel. 2 of 5 shipped a commit in the last six months. Licences in this list: AGPL-3.0. In exchange you take on hosting, backups and updates yourself.
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