Apps tagged with 'Note-taking' for Linux

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  1. Obsidian icon
     1279 likes

    Obsidian is a note-taking app that lets you create a personal knowledge graph with ease. It is designed for non-linear thinking and allows you to easily link your notes together wiki-style.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • AppImage
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • CA flagCanada
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    +6
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    416 alternatives
    4.6
    Excellent124 ratings
  2. Joplin icon
     959 likes

    Open source note-taking app with Markdown support, to-do integration, and synchronization with cloud services like Dropbox and OneDrive.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
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    +7
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    268 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent99 ratings
  3. Anytype icon
     318 likes

    Organizes notes, tasks, and projects offline using Markdown, P2P syncing, and encrypted storage, complemented by dynamic collections on all devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Source Available

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Docker
    • CH flagSwitzerland
    Movie Database
    Daily Journal
    Habit Tracker
    +6
    Files
    271 alternatives
    3.9
  4. Logseq icon
     359 likes

    Local-first, privacy-focused notebook supporting Markdown and Org mode, offline use, encrypted backup, extensible with plugins, and more.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • US flagUnited States
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    294 alternatives
    4.4
    Very Good30 ratings
  5. Notesnook icon
     230 likes

    Fully open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes with device-based security, secure sync, offline access, powerful editor, vault, backups, and exports.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Self-Hosted
    • PK flagPakistan
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    422 alternatives
    4.2
    Very Good27 ratings
  6. Google Keep icon
     857 likes

    Multifunctional cross-device tool captures ideas, lists, voice/photo notes. Features color coding, geo-fencing, checklists, and cloud sync.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
    • US flagUnited States
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    205 alternatives
    3.7
  7. Standard Notes icon
     710 likes

    An end-to-end encrypted note-taking by Proton. Offline access, unlimited sync across devices, tagging, passcode and biometric security, plus advanced premium privacy features.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • US flagUnited States
    Plain text note on free version.
    Cross-platform sync and end-to-end privacy
    A note using the Super note editor.
    +1
    Extensions and Themes
    248 alternatives
    4.2
    Very Good92 ratings
  8. Filen icon
     180 likes

    Filen is a cutting-edge cloud storage provider that offers client-side, end-to-end, zero-knowledge encryption. Headquartered and operated entirely in Germany, Filen is at the forefront of combining comprehensive features with uncompromising privacy and security.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Obtainium
    • Fedora
    • Debian
    • AppImage
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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    +18
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    89 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent28 ratings
  9. Zettlr icon
     273 likes

    Comprehensive writing tool for notes, citations, and drafting with privacy-first features and multi-language support, perfect for diverse writing tasks.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Zettlr Main Window (dark mode)
    Zettlr Main Window (light mode)
    The Berlin Theme (dark mode)
    +5
    The Berlin Theme (light mode)
    285 alternatives
    4.2
    Very Good26 ratings
  10. AppFlowy icon
     218 likes

    Open-source workspace with full data ownership, offline access, multi-platform support, and deep customization through themes, plugins, and templates.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Rust
    • Flathub
    • SG flagSingapore
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    +2
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    175 alternatives
    3.6
  11. Simplenote icon
     616 likes

    Cross-platform cloud note-taking with plain text, syncing, tagging, real-time collaboration, markdown, version history, and open-source clients.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
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    +3
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    209 alternatives
    3.5
  12. PrivacyNotes icon
    Official Partner
     57 likes

    PrivacyNotes is one private place for everything you would never post: rich notes with tables, callouts and note-links, to-do lists and tasks, a daily journal with mood and wellness tracking, encrypted file storage, and a built-in password vault that also shows your 2FA codes.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Obtainium
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
    Rich text and Markdown notes with images, tags and folders. Every note is encrypted on your device.
    A dated journal entry a day, with mood, sleep, energy, steps and more, each a tap away.
    Write your day, add photos, and track how it felt. Your journal is encrypted on your device.
    +21
    Events, journal entries, task lists and birthdays on one calendar. A trip runs as one bar across its days.
    77 alternatives
    4.8
    Excellent9 ratings
  13. AFFiNE icon
     130 likes

    Open-source, privacy-focused workspace merging notes, tasks, project management, Kanban, Pomodoro timer, interactive whiteboard, and real-time collaboration.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • SG flagSingapore
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    +3
    Write your way to better productivity
    237 alternatives
    3.3
  14. Zim icon
     523 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"...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
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    Graphviz graph using Diagram plugin
    +2
    Formatting options available
    369 alternatives
    4.1
    Very Good21 ratings
  15. Xournal++ icon
     201 likes

    Handwritten notes and PDF annotation app with pen input, shape drawing, customizable toolbar, image insertion, audio recording, and multi-platform support.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Global
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    82 alternatives
    4.9
    Excellent19 ratings
  16. TiddlyWiki icon
     316 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Xfce
    • RemoteStorage
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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    207 alternatives
  17. Tolaria icon
     37 likes

    Desktop app for large markdown knowledge bases, using plain files, Git versioning, YAML frontmatter, offline use, open source, and Claude Code AI integration.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU
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    61 alternatives
  18. HelixNotes icon
     32 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    185 alternatives
  19. Workflowy icon
     323 likes

    Provides infinite text-based nested lists, real-time collaboration, tagging, file uploads, kanban boards, offline access, and seamless sync across devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
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    +6
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    4.1
    Very Good14 ratings
  20. Opensidian icon
     28 likes

    Open-source and non-profit under GPLv3, vault-compatible cross-platform markdown notes app. It's based on Rust + Tauri v2 and under heavy development. We're looking for Linux distribution maintainers. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Obsidian or Dynalist Inc.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • AppImage
    • Flatpak
    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU
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    +2
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    56 alternatives
  21. FUTO Notes icon
     22 likes

    Markdown note-taking app using plain files, no database, no lock-in, works fully offline, with first-class self-hosted E2EE sync and no ads or tracking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Source Available

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • US flagUnited States
    Desktop home light
    Desktop home dark
    Desktop note
    +5
    Desktop note 2
    16 alternatives
  22. Deta Surf icon
     39 likes

    Digital workspace merging browser, file manager, and AI; supports local notes, applet creation, offline multimedia storage, and advanced multitasking interface.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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    +12
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    118 alternatives