Memos

Spec sheet

What it does

Memos is a self-hosted timeline for writing Markdown notes and finding them again by search, tag, date, or location.Read 11 Oct 2026 · usememos.com

Supported platforms

web,Windows,macOS,Linux,Chrome extensionRead 20 Sep 2026 · usememos.com

Deployment

Memos can be deployed with Docker, Docker Compose, a native binary, Kubernetes, or a source build.Read 11 Oct 2026 · usememos.com

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · usememos.com

Integrations

Memos documents REST and gRPC APIs, an MCP server, Telegram capture, and webhooks.Read 11 Oct 2026 · usememos.com

Security

The maker’s security guidance recommends HTTPS, careful token management, access controls, and regular backups; instance operators control the infrastructure and policies.Read 11 Oct 2026 · usememos.com

Privacy

The maker says the software sends no usage data or analytics.Read 11 Oct 2026 · usememos.com

Capture and writing

Users can capture notes in Memos, with the Web Clipper, or through Telegram, and write with Markdown, checklists, and attachments.Read 11 Oct 2026 · usememos.com

Data ownership

Memos stores data in the instance’s own database, and attachments can be stored in the database, local filesystem, or S3-compatible storage.Read 11 Oct 2026 · usememos.com

Databases

Memos supports SQLite, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.Read 11 Oct 2026 · usememos.com

Export and import

Users can export memos and attachments as a ZIP, while importing exports from other note-taking apps is not supported.Read 11 Oct 2026 · usememos.com

Note sharing

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · usememos.com

Offline access

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · usememos.com

Sharing

New memos are private by default, and users can choose to share an individual memo with selected people or anyone with its link.Read 11 Oct 2026 · usememos.com

Support and community

The maker points users to documentation, GitHub issue reporting, Discord, and community contributions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · usememos.com

Supported platforms

The maker lists native binaries for Linux, macOS, and Windows, plus Docker and Kubernetes deployment; its web app can be installed as a progressive web app on a home screen or desktop.Read 11 Oct 2026 · usememos.com

Who it is for

The maker describes Memos for people who want to write short notes and find them later on a server they control, including personal journalers, developers, writers, and homelab users.Read 11 Oct 2026 · usememos.com

Plans and prices

Every Memos plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Note-taking apps#60 of 2168.4
• Notes apps#38 of 838.2