wikidPad Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to wikidPad for Mac and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is Notesnook, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to wikidPad and loads of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to wikidPad are Zettlr, Zim, TiddlyWiki and Trilium Notes.

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  1. Notesnook icon
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    Offers open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes with device-based privacy, cross-platform support, private vault, secure sync, offline access, markdown editor, exports to multiple formats, automatic backups, organizational tools, and strong encryption.

    374 Notesnook alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. Zettlr icon
     264 likes

    Unified writing platform offering note-taking, easy citations with Zotero integration, LaTeX/Word templates, snippets, themes, dark modes, code highlighting, multi-language support, and knowledge management with Zettelkasten for seamless writing from notes to books.

    228 Zettlr alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
     
  3. Zim icon
     518 likes

    Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by either clicking on the "Create new note"...

    350 Zim alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  4. TiddlyWiki icon
     314 likes

    TiddlyWiki is a single html file with all the characteristics of a wiki - including all of the functionality (including editing, saving, tagging and searching) and the style sheet. Because its a single file, its very portable - you can email it, put it on a web server or share...

    204 TiddlyWiki alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Xfce
    • RemoteStorage
     
  5. CherryTree icon
     330 likes

    Hierarchical note-taking software that is free, open-source, cross-platform. Features include rich text, syntax highlighting, multi-level lists, embedded files, customizable interface, code execution, PDF export, spell check, images & tables, and comprehensive project management support.

    142 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
     
  6. HelixNotes icon
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    HelixNotes is a local markdown note-taking app built with Rust, Tauri 2.0, and SvelteKit. Your notes are standard .md files on your filesystem - sync with whatever you want or nothing at all.

    140 HelixNotes alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  7. Nuclino icon
     137 likes

    Nuclino is a unified workspace where teams can bring all their knowledge, docs, and projects together in one place. It’s a modern, simple, and blazingly fast way to collaborate, without the chaos of files and folders, context switching, or silos.

    370 Nuclino alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
     
  8. RedNotebook icon
     119 likes

    RedNotebook is a graphical diary and journal helping you keep track of notes and thoughts. It includes a calendar navigation, customizable templates, export functionality and word clouds. You can also format, tag and search your entries.

    170 RedNotebook alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
     
  9. Tomboy icon
     258 likes

    Tomboy is a desktop note-taking application for Linux, Unix, Windows, and Mac OS X. Simple and easy to use, but with potential to help you organize the ideas and information you deal with every day.

    232 Tomboy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  10. UpNote icon
     42 likes

    UpNote is an elegant and powerful note app that works seamlessly across platforms: iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.

    331 UpNote alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  11. DEVONthink icon
     130 likes

    Organizes documents, notes, emails, PDFs, and media using AI-powered search, tagging, and OCR. Supports offline use, syncing across macOS and iOS, encryption, web clipping, automation, and customizable grouping for efficient information management.

    177 DEVONthink alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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