Jotty
Lightweight but powerful alternative for managing your personal, file based, notes and checklists.
- GitHub stars
- 2,022
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Latest release
- 1.28.0
28 September 2026 - Last commit
- 28 September 2026
- Runs on
- Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
648 commits
Replaces
Paid products Jotty can stand in for.
How to self-host Jotty
Jotty runs on Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Jotty free?
Yes. Jotty is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Jotty?
Yes. Jotty runs on Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Jotty replace?
People use Jotty instead of Google Keep.
Is Jotty still maintained?
The last change to Jotty's code was on 28 September 2026, with 648 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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