Memos
What Memos is
Memos is a self-hosted timeline for writing Markdown notes and finding them later by search, tag, date, or location. Notes can be created in Memos, with the Web Clipper, or through Telegram, and can include checklists and attachments. New memos are private by default; each can be shared with selected people or anyone with its link. Data is stored in the instance’s database, while attachments can be kept in that database, a local filesystem, or S3-compatible storage. Memos supports SQLite, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, and can be deployed with Docker, Docker Compose, a native binary, Kubernetes, or a source build. Users can export notes and attachments as a ZIP, but importing exports from other note-taking apps is not supported. The maker says Memos sends no usage data or analytics. The software costs nothing, with all features included and no subscription, seat, or usage fees; hosting costs may apply. Instance operators control infrastructure and policies, and the maker recommends HTTPS, careful token management, access controls, and regular backups.
Who it suits
Memos suits people who want to write short notes and find them later on a server they control. The maker names personal journalers, developers, writers, and homelab users.
What it does well
- Notes can be searched by tag, date, or location.
- Private by default, with per-note sharing controls.
- Supports SQLite, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
- Offers several self-hosted deployment methods.
- No subscription, seat, or usage fees.
What to know first
- Hosting costs may apply.
- Importing exports from other note apps is unsupported.
- Instance operators control security policies and infrastructure.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Memos software | No subscription, seat fee, usage fee, or premium feature tier. · Every feature included · no seat pricing · no usage fee · hosting costs may apply | Free |
As usememos.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Memos gives self-hosters a searchable note timeline with flexible storage and sharing choices. Consider the setup and backup responsibilities, and note that importing from other note apps is not supported.
Facts from Memos's own pages
- Capture and writing
- Users can capture notes in Memos, with the Web Clipper, or through Telegram, and write with Markdown, checklists, and attachments. · usememos.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Databases
- Memos supports SQLite, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. · usememos.com, 11 Oct 2026
- 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. · usememos.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- Memos can be deployed with Docker, Docker Compose, a native binary, Kubernetes, or a source build. · usememos.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Export and import
- Users can export memos and attachments as a ZIP, while importing exports from other note-taking apps is not supported. · usememos.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · usememos.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Memos documents REST and gRPC APIs, an MCP server, Telegram capture, and webhooks. · usememos.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Note sharing
- Yes · usememos.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Offline access
- Yes · usememos.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- web,Windows,macOS,Linux,Chrome extension · usememos.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says the software sends no usage data or analytics. · usememos.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker’s security guidance recommends HTTPS, careful token management, access controls, and regular backups; instance operators control the infrastructure and policies. · usememos.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Sharing
- New memos are private by default, and users can choose to share an individual memo with selected people or anyone with its link. · usememos.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support and community
- The maker points users to documentation, GitHub issue reporting, Discord, and community contributions. · usememos.com, 11 Oct 2026
- 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. · usememos.com, 11 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Memos is a self-hosted timeline for writing Markdown notes and finding them again by search, tag, date, or location. · usememos.com, 11 Oct 2026
- 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. · usememos.com, 11 Oct 2026
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