Field guide / Memos
The reef cousin
NemoMemo vs. Memos
The unusual comparison page where we tell you the other product is excellent.
Memos is the open-source, self-hosted memo app that inspired NemoMemo — a private, Markdown-native timeline you run yourself. We think it is excellent, and if you have never tried a self-hosted memo timeline, starting with either app will teach you whether the shape fits your brain.
The two projects share a philosophy (quick capture, plain Markdown, your server) and differ in maturity and personality. Memos is the larger, older project with a bigger feature surface and a huge community. NemoMemo is an independent recreation that trades some of that surface for ephemerality and warmth.
Run Memos if you need…
- SSO / identity-provider login
- S3-compatible attachment storage
- Webhooks, RSS feeds, and a web clipper
- Interfaces in 40+ languages
- The reassurance of a large, long-running community
Run NemoMemo if you want…
- Dory memos — notes that delete themselves after 24 hours, attachments and share links included
- Expiring share links (1, 7, 30 days, or never)
- A filter language shared by search, saved views, and the API
- A warmer, reef-flavored take on the same idea
| Memos | NemoMemo 🐠 | |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT (open source) | ELv2 (source-available) |
| Storage | SQLite, MySQL, or PostgreSQL | SQLite |
| Ephemeral notes | Not built in | Dory memos (24h) |
| Deployment | One container | One container |
| Cost | Free | Free to self-host |
If the Memos feature list is what you need today, run Memos — seriously, and go star them on GitHub. If a smaller, cuter timeline with permission to forget sounds right, NemoMemo is a docker run away.
Memos lives at github.com/usememos/memos.