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title: "This open-source app does what Google Keep refuses to do, and the difference is exactly what I needed"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/this-open-source-app-does-what-google-keep-refuses-to-do-and-the-difference-is-exactly-what-i-neede-mzernmwah
source_url: https://www.xda-developers.com/open-source-google-keep-alternative-easy-notes
type: article
source: "XDA Developers"
published: 2026-06-17T11:35:06.666Z
updated: 2026-06-17T11:35:30.625Z
tags: ["open-source", "android", "privacy"]
reading_time: 5
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# This open-source app does what Google Keep refuses to do, and the difference is exactly what I needed

**[XDA Developers](https://daily.dev/sources/xda-developers)** · 5 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

Easy Notes is a lightweight, open-source note-taking app available on F-Droid that prioritizes simplicity over feature bloat. Unlike Google Keep, it requires no account setup, stores notes locally for privacy, and supports Markdown, backups, color customization, and text formatting. It lacks Google Keep's cloud sync and cross-device access, but excels for users who want a distraction-free, offline-first experience. The post highlights F-Droid as an underexplored alternative to the Play Store for finding privacy-focused Android apps.

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