Digipad

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted note-taking & collaboration platform

Overview

Digipad is a lightweight, self-hosted groupware tool for teams to create, edit, and collaborate on notes in real time. It supports markdown formatting, file attachments, role-based access control, and version history to track changes. Deployed easily via Docker Compose, it prioritizes data privacy by keeping all content on your server. Features include multiple workspaces, comment threads, and integration with basic groupware workflows—ideal for small to medium teams seeking a privacy-focused alternative to SaaS note-taking tools.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  digipad:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: digipad
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Real-time collaborative note editing
Markdown support with rich formatting
Role-based access control for teams
Docker-powered one-click deployment
Version history & file attachments

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Digipad hard to install?

No—Digipad uses Docker Compose for simple deployment. Clone the GitHub repo, adjust environment variables (like database credentials), and run `docker-compose up`. Detailed setup instructions are available in the README file.

? Is it a good alternative to Notion?

Digipad is a strong privacy-focused alternative for teams needing core note-taking and collaboration features. It lacks Notion’s advanced database or template options but excels at real-time editing and self-hosted data control.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Digipad is open-source software licensed under MIT. You can use, modify, and self-host it without any cost or restrictions.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Groupware

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ 100% self-hosted (full data privacy)
⊕ No subscription or licensing fees
⊕ Lightweight & low resource usage
⊕ Seamless team collaboration workflows

Cons

⊖ Limited third-party integrations compared to SaaS tools
⊖ Basic UI (less polished than Notion/Confluence)
⊖ Smaller community support network