Are new Memos entries private?
Yes. New memos are private by default, and you can choose to share an entry with signed-in users or anyone with its link.
Memos: Quick Notes on Your Server
Memos stores quick Markdown notes in a timeline on your own server. Keep entries private or choose when to share them.
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| Requirement | Memos | BentoPDF | Joplin | NocoDB | SiYuan | Stirling PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM |
| Price | Free | Free | Free for personal use | Free / paid plans | Free | Free / paid plans |
| Containers | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) |
| Database | SQLite | None | SQLite | SQLite | file only | none |
| Runtime | Go | JavaScript | Node.js | Node.js | Go | Java |
| Install options | Docker only | Docker only | Docker only | Docker only | Docker + Linux, Windows, macOS | Docker + Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Clients | Web | Web | iOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinux | – | iOSAndroidWindows | macOSWindowsLinuxWeb |
Common questions
Can I run Memos on my home server?
Yes. The project documents Docker deployment, and the container stores its data in a directory you provide.
Does Memos have a mobile app?
Memos provides a web interface that you can open in a mobile browser. Its project currently links to a web clipper, not native mobile apps.
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