Your notes, your data, your freedom

Yes, 100% free and open source under the AGPL 3.0 license. You can use it, modify it, and self-host it for yourself or your organization. The AGPL ensures that any modifications shared publicly must also remain open source, keeping the project free for everyone forever.

Absolutely! Self-hosting is a first-class citizen in Notedrop. We provide Docker images, Kubernetes manifests, and detailed documentation for deploying on your own infrastructure. Keep your data entirely under your control.

We welcome all contributions! You can contribute code, documentation, translations, bug reports, or feature suggestions. Check out our GitHub repository for the contributing guide and open issues labeled 'good first issue' for newcomers.

Notedrop includes AI Spotlight for instant explanations, AI-generated flashcards for studying, and AI podcasts that convert your notes to audio. You can use our hosted AI or bring your own API keys for complete privacy.

Your privacy is paramount. When self-hosted, your data never leaves your server. On our hosted version, your private notes are encrypted and never shared. You can export or delete your data anytime.

Notedrop has a community database of public notes and learning materials shared by users worldwide. When creating a note, you can choose to make it public to help others learn. Public notes are stored unencrypted for easy access and searchability. Your private notes remain private and encrypted - you're always in control.

Join our Discord community for real-time help, open an issue on GitHub for bug reports, or check our comprehensive documentation. Our community is friendly and always happy to help newcomers.