File Tagging Tools

You have a complex maze of folders and files that you need to go through, but you’re looking at it and think “this is just too much!” That’s where file tagging comes in. Tag files and folders so you only need to look through the content that best matches where what you’re looking for might be. The software on this page makes this possible.

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  1. Obsidian icon
     989 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.

    • Note-taking Tool
    • FreemiumProprietary
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Best alternatives are Logseq iconLogseqandZettlr iconZettlr110 alternatives
  2. Joplin icon
     827 likes

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

    • Note-taking Tool
    • FreemiumOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Desktop and mobile apps
    Best alternatives are Obsidian iconObsidianandStandard Notes iconStandard Notes78 alternatives
  3. Nextcloud icon
     1105 likes

    On-premises file sync, universal access, integrated collaboration, real-time communication with privacy and data control focus.

    • Cloud Storage Service
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
    • Docker Hub
    • Raspberry Pi
    Simple and powerful file sync & share
    Best alternatives are ownCloud iconownCloudandDropbox iconDropbox149 alternatives
  4. Logseq icon
     285 likes

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

    • Note-taking Tool
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    Logseq screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Obsidian iconObsidianandJoplin iconJoplin130 alternatives
  5. Anytype icon
     249 likes

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

    • Note-taking Tool
    • FreemiumProprietary
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Movie Database
    Best alternatives are Obsidian iconObsidianandLogseq iconLogseq108 alternatives
  6. Raindrop.io icon
     483 likes

    Store bookmarks with related content, organize thematically with real-time collaboration and privacy focus, offering web clipper and cloud sync.

    • Bookmark Manager
    • FreemiumOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Raindrop.io interface with dark theme selected
    Best alternatives are wallabag iconwallabagandKarakeep iconKarakeep169 alternatives
  7. foobar2000 icon
     1524 likes

    Advanced audio player supporting MP3, FLAC, and more. Features gapless playback, customizable UI, audio CD ripping, ReplayGain, and plugin support.

    • Audio Player
    • Free PersonalProprietary
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Foobar custom.
    Best alternatives are AIMP iconAIMPandClementine iconClementine185 alternatives
  8. Standard Notes icon
     654 likes

    Standard Notes is a simple and private notes app. It allows you to write and sync your notes across all your devices, iOS, Android, Linux, Windows, MacOS, and web browser.

    • Note-taking Tool
    • FreemiumOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    Standard Notes screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Obsidian iconObsidianandJoplin iconJoplin88 alternatives
  9. Jellyfin icon
     290 likes

    Free open-source media system alternative to proprietary options, supports Chromecast, 4K streaming, plugin extensions, with privacy focus.

    • Audio Player
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • Tizen OS
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Kodi
    • Docker
    • Fire TV
    • Roku
    Jellyfin screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Stremio iconStremioandKodi iconKodi44 alternatives
  10. Zettlr icon
     225 likes

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

    Zettlr Main Window (dark mode)
    Best alternatives are Obsidian iconObsidianandJoplin iconJoplin160 alternatives
  11. Zotero icon
     440 likes

    Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, share research and cite your research sources directly in your favourite word processor, with 300 MB free online storage.

    • Research Manager
    • FreemiumOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Microsoft Word
    • Google Docs
    • LibreOffice
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Zotero screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Mendeley iconMendeleyandQiqqa iconQiqqa72 alternatives
  12. Google Keep icon
     823 likes

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

    • Note-taking Tool
    • FreeProprietary
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
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    Best alternatives are NoteLedge iconNoteLedgeandObsidian iconObsidian81 alternatives
  13. Spacedrive icon
     138 likes

    Organize files across many devices in one place. From cloud services to offline hard drives, Spacedrive combines the storage capacity and processing power of your devices into one personal distributed cloud, that is both secure and intuitive to use.

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    Spacedrive screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Double Commander iconDouble CommanderandFiles iconFiles74 alternatives
  14. Files icon
     126 likes

    Introducing Files, the ultimate file manager app for Windows. With its sleek and intuitive design, navigating through your files has never been easier. Files features tabs for easy switching between different folders, a column view for quick file browsing, and dual pane support...

    Files screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Double Commander iconDouble Commander120 alternatives
  15. Ente Photos icon
     106 likes

    End-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Photos / iCloud Photos, that makes it easy to backup and share photos and videos.

    • Photo Manager
    • FreemiumOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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