Free Self-Hosted Notes App
Vast Notes
A lightweight notes application, and markdown editor, designed to make keeping notes organised, simple, efficient, and completely under your control.
Perfect for saving text and code, writing your next book or saving recipes. Vast Notes provides a clean, intuitive interface for staying organised. Because it’s self-hosted, all your data remains on your own server, giving you full privacy, security, and flexibility.
Feature rich and free notes application:
Secure Authentication
Focus Mode
Organize with Folders
Dark & Light Themes
PDF Export (pro)
Saves Automatically
Pin Important Notes
Real-Time Search
Text Copy
Mobile Responsive
Smart Filtering
Sort Options
Reading Time
Word Count
Keyboard Shortcuts
Simply upload to your own server and open in your browser to get started.
Vast Notes is a powerful, feature-rich notes web application built with PHP and SQLite, featuring a clean, minimalist interface and modern enhancements. Easy to install, just extract and upload the files to your server, and open the folder in your browser. Create your login account and start saving notes!
Dark Theme
Toggle between light and dark themes.
Focus Mode
Distraction free writing with word count and reading time.
Account Settings
Update Passwords, download or restore backups and more
Note Details
Track character, word and paragraph count, reading time, create date and last modified time.
Premium Notes – One time payment, lifetime use.
Upgrade Vast Notes for premium features, including PDF Export, Unlimited Notes, Database Backup and Restore, and Multiple User Accounts to share with your friends, family or team.
Vast Notes Free
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Self Hosted PHP Application
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Easy to Install
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Desktop, Tablet & Mobile Friendly
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Unlimited Folders
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Unlimited Notes
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Export Notes as PDF
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Backup & Restore Notes
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Multiple User Accounts
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Focus Writing Mode
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Checkbox & Bullet Points
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Light & Dark Themes
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Spell Check Toggle
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Estimated Read Time
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Word and Paragraph Count
Vast Notes
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Self Hosted PHP Application
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Easy to Install
-
Desktop, Tablet & Mobile Friendly
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Unlimited Folders
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Unlimited Notes
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Export Notes as PDF
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Backup & Restore Notes
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Multiple User Accounts
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Focus Writing Mode
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Checkbox & Bullet Points
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Light & Dark Themes
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Spell Check Toggle
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Estimated Read Time
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Word and Paragraph Count