Blinko
The next generation of open-source AI-powered card notes designed to help you quickly capture and organize inspiration so that ideas never run out.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/blinko-space/blinko or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Coda.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $30/mo ($360/yr) in subscriptions
Blinko FAQ
Common questions
Is Blinko free and open source?+
Blinko is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. The next generation of open-source AI-powered card notes designed to help you quickly capture and organize inspiration so that ideas never run out.
What paid software does Blinko replace?+
Blinko serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Coda, Logseq, Obsidian, saving up to $30/month ($360/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Blinko?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/blinko-space/blinko or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Blinko?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Coda.