Best On-Premises Note-Taking Apps of 2025

Paperwork serves as a self-hosted, open-source substitute for platforms such as Evernote®, Microsoft OneNote®, and Google Keep®. We at Paperwork hold the belief that your personal data truly belongs to you, and no individual or corporation should have the ability to access it or derive any advantage from it. For this reason, we aim to develop software that empowers users to securely store and manage their documents within a private cloud environment — catering to everyone from computer scientists handling sensitive information to critical journalists, freedom-of-speech advocates, or even your grandparents. Our mission is to provide a privacy-centric, open-source option for note-taking that facilitates the capture of ideas and document organization. Currently, Paperwork is undergoing development, and to set it up in its present form, users need a solid understanding of Docker and DNS, along with a grasp of basic HTTP proxying concepts. Additionally, familiarity with tools like Traefik and Minio may prove beneficial. As we continue to enhance Paperwork, we invite users to join us on this journey towards better privacy and control over their data.