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Memos vs Plainpad

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Memos compared with Plainpad
DetailMemos logo MemosPlainpad logo Plainpad
What it doesYour own timeline for quick notes, private by default. Open Source Self-Hosted Note-Taking App
StageEstablished Established
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree Free
PricingFree software with no license fee, subscriptions, seat fees, or premium tiers. Hosting costs depend on your infrastructure choice. Free and open source forever. Optional managed hosting at €20/month billed annually, white label licensing from €50 one-time, technical support sessions at €60 each, and custom development and data migration available on quote.
Key features
  • Write memos in Markdown with code, tables, and task lists
  • Search and filter memos by text, tag, date, and visibility
  • Tag memos with hashtags and nest them with slashes
  • Attach images, videos, audio, and documents to memos
  • Control memo visibility: private, shared, or public
  • Browse timeline by calendar view
  • REST and gRPC APIs for integrations
  • Export memos as ZIP archive
  • Zero telemetry and data stored locally
  • Self-hosted deployment with full data control
  • Database encryption per user
  • Markdown support with live preview
  • Multi-user support with admin and user roles
  • REST API for integrations
  • Instant search by title and content
  • Responsive design for desktop, tablet, and phone
  • Auto-save as you write
  • Progressive Web App with offline support
  • Admin panel for updates and migrations
What makes it different
  • Completely open-source under MIT license with no paid tiers or subscriptions
  • Self-hosted on your own infrastructure with full data ownership
  • Private by default with fine-grained visibility controls
  • Lightweight single binary with no external dependencies required
  • Multiple database options: SQLite, MySQL, and PostgreSQL
  • 100% free and open source forever with GPL-3.0 license
  • GDPR compliant with full data residency control
  • Lightweight with minimal server requirements
  • Zero data collection with no analytics or tracking
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)70 +1 (up) since last check15 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2824
Citation Flow (Majestic)3024
Referring domains (Majestic)321462

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