# Self-hosted alternatives to Obsidian (remote access via VNC)

> 1 self-hostable, open-source alternative to Obsidian (remote access via VNC), ranked by score.

- [Ignis](https://selfhost.directory/project/ignis)

## Also in Notes & Editors

Not listed as Obsidian (remote access via VNC) alternatives, but from the same category:

- [EdgeEver](https://selfhost.directory/project/edgeever): Self-hosted open-source knowledge base replacing Evernote & Obsidian. Classic three-pane layout with AI agent protocols (MCP/ACP), instant sync on Cloudflare or Docker.
- [NoteDiscovery](https://selfhost.directory/project/notediscovery): Self-hosted, open-source Markdown knowledge base: wikilinks, backlinks, graph view, tags, templates, LaTeX, Mermaid, drawing editor, MCP AI access. One Docker container.
- [Trilium Translation](https://selfhost.directory/project/trilium-translation): Self-hosted, open-source AGPL-3.0 fork of Trilium Notes localized for Chinese users, with server and desktop builds, Docker images, AUR/scoop packages, themes and sync.
- [Many Notes](https://selfhost.directory/project/many-notes): Self-hosted Markdown note-taking web app with multiple vaults, OIDC/OAuth auth, real-time collaboration, fast search, and PWA support.
- [Joplin](https://selfhost.directory/project/joplin): Joplin is a self-hosted, open-source note-taking app with end-to-end encryption syncing across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Supports Markdown and to-dos.
- [Nowen Note](https://selfhost.directory/project/nowen-note): Nowen Note is an open-source, self-hosted personal knowledge base with Markdown/rich-text editing, AI writing, mind maps, tasks, offline sync, and multi-device clients.

All 131 Notes & Editors projects: https://selfhost.directory/notes-editors

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