Benotes
Self-hosted notes and bookmark application with previews, collections and installable web access.
Meet Benotes
Benotes puts bookmarks and written notes into the same collection-oriented interface. It can retrieve link previews and supports formatted note content, making it useful when a saved URL needs accompanying explanations or research observations.
Its progressive web app supports an app-like experience on compatible devices without requiring a separately verified native client. The project labels itself beta, so operators should evaluate stability and maintain backups before trusting it with an irreplaceable collection.
- Payment structure
- Free open-source
- Hosting model
- Self-hosted server
- Free option
- Yes - self-hosted software
- App types
- Web app / website service | Progressive web app | Bookmarklet
Payment and hosting
Free self-hosted software; hosting and backups are not included.
| Vendor-hosted | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Self-hosted | Yes |
| Open-source status | Yes |
Where you can use it
| iPhone / iOS | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Android | Not listed |
| macOS | Not listed |
| Windows | Not listed |
| Linux | Not listed |
| Web app | Yes |
| Progressive web app | Yes |
| Command-line tool | Not listed |
| Chrome extension | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Safari extension | Not listed |
| Firefox extension | Not listed |
| Edge extension | Not listed |
| Bookmarklet | Yes |
| Mobile share capture | Yes |
| Other browser support | Not separately verified |
What to check before choosing
Platform notes: Mobile capture uses PWA/share integration; not classified as native iOS or Android.
Limitations and verification: Project identified as beta.
Research snapshot: September 17, 2026. Official public pages / publisher documentation reviewed; not hands-on tested.
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