jotty
The premium Open Source alternative to Obsidian
🎯 Best for:Users who prefer managing notes as simple files on their own disk.
What is jotty?
Replaces cloud-based note apps with a local-first, markdown-compatible file manager for personal knowledge. It focuses on minimal overhead and direct filesystem interaction to ensure long-term data portability.
Tech Stack
TypeScriptKnowledge Base & Wiki
Why jotty?
- • Extremely lightweight
- • No vendor lock-in
- • Markdown native
Limitations
- • CLI-centric interface
- • No built-in cloud sync
- • Limited rich media support
3/5/2026
Last Update
88
Forks
43
Issues
AGPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Obsidian)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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