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.

Obsidian
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
Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Snapcraft
Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome
Flathub
Safari
Mozilla Firefox
License model
Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Note-taking Tool
Task Management Tool
Country of Origin
Canada
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Snapcraft
Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome
Flathub
Safari
Mozilla Firefox
+4
Properties
Lightweight
Privacy focused
Features
Support for MarkDown
Local Storage
Works Offline
Graph view
Bidirectional links
No registration required
Personal Information Manager (PIM)
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Knowledge Management
Dark Mode
No Tracking
Ad-free
Best alternatives are LogseqandZettlr110 alternatives
Joplin
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
Freemium • Open 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
License model
Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Country of Origin
France
EU
Platforms
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
+3
Properties
Privacy focused
Lightweight
Features
Support for MarkDown
Cloud Sync
End-to-End Encryption
Web Clipper
Works Offline
Local Storage
Tagging
Ad-free
Android Sync
Encrypted Notes
WebDAV Support
Hierarchical Structure
Best alternatives are ObsidianandStandard Notes78 alternatives
Nextcloud
1105 likes
On-premises file sync, universal access, integrated collaboration, real-time communication with privacy and data control focus.
Cloud Storage Service
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
Cloudron
Snapcraft
Docker Hub
Raspberry Pi
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Cloud Storage Service
File Sync Tool
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
Cloudron
Snapcraft
Docker Hub
Raspberry Pi
+3
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
Calendar Integration
Sync Contacts
Ad-free
Two-factor Authentication
Cloud Sync
Hostable
On-premises software
CalDAV Support
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
End-to-End Encryption
Dark Mode
Support for ActivityPub
Best alternatives are ownCloudandDropbox149 alternatives
Logseq
285 likes
Local-first, privacy-focused notebook supporting Markdown and Org mode, offline use, encrypted backup, extensible with plugins, and more.
Note-taking Tool
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
Flathub
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Note-taking Tool
Task Management Tool
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
Flathub
Properties
Privacy focused
Support for Themes
Features
Bidirectional links
Graph view
Local Storage
Outliner
Backlinks
Support for MarkDown
Works Offline
Ad-free
Full-Text Search
Dark Mode
No Tracking
PDF annotation
Best alternatives are ObsidianandJoplin130 alternatives
Anytype
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
Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Google Chrome
Flathub
Flatpak
License model
Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Google Chrome
Flathub
Flatpak
+6
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
Works Offline
End-to-End Encryption
Synchronization
Decentralized
Visual Organization
Knowledge Management
Support for MarkDown
Ad-free
Local Storage
Dark Mode
No Tracking
Cloud Sync
Best alternatives are ObsidianandLogseq108 alternatives
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Raindrop.io
483 likes
Store bookmarks with related content, organize thematically with real-time collaboration and privacy focus, offering web clipper and cloud sync.
Bookmark Manager
Freemium • Open 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
License model
Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Bookmark Manager
Read It Later Tool
Country of Origin
Kazakhstan
Platforms
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
+5
Top Raindrop.io Features
Visual bookmarks
Tag based
Saving bookmarks
Dark Mode
Full-Text Search
Ad-free
Cloud Sync
Web Clipper
No Tracking
IFTTT Integration
Visual Pinboard
Real time collaboration
Best alternatives are wallabagandKarakeep169 alternatives
foobar2000
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 Personal • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
License model
Free Personal • Proprietary
Application types
Audio Player
Internet Radio Service
Country of Origin
Poland
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
+3
Properties
Lightweight
Features
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Music Library
Replay Gain
Ad-free
Dark Mode
No Tracking
MP3 / ID3 Renaming
Portable
Audio processing/resampling
Works Offline
No registration required
File Organizer
Best alternatives are AIMPandClementine185 alternatives
Standard Notes
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
Freemium • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
License model
Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
+4
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
End-to-End Encryption
Cloud Sync
Encrypted Notes
Support for MarkDown
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Works Offline
Encrypted Backup
AES Encryption
Sync on many devices
Ad-free
Mobile friendly
Two-factor Authentication
Best alternatives are ObsidianandJoplin88 alternatives
Jellyfin
290 likes
Free open-source media system alternative to proprietary options, supports Chromecast, 4K streaming, plugin extensions, with privacy focus.
Audio Player
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Flathub
Tizen OS
F-Droid
Android TV
Kodi
Docker
Fire TV
Roku
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Audio Player
Media Server
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Flathub
Tizen OS
F-Droid
Android TV
Kodi
Docker
Fire TV
Roku
+1
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
Media Streaming
Local server
Ad-free
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Media Transcoding
Support for DLNA
No registration required
Dark Mode
Works Offline
Kids Mode
Support for 4K
File Tagging
Best alternatives are StremioandKodi44 alternatives
Zettlr
225 likes
Comprehensive writing tool for notes, citations, and drafting with privacy-first features and multi-language support, perfect for diverse writing tasks.
Note-taking Tool
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Flathub
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Note-taking Tool
Text Editor
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Flathub
+5
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
Support for MarkDown
Zettelkasten note method
File Tagging
Multiple export options
Zotero integration
Note organization
Ad-free
Works Offline
Syntax Highlighting
Dark Mode
No Tracking
Hierarchical Structure
Best alternatives are ObsidianandJoplin160 alternatives
Zotero
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
Freemium • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
iPhone
iPad
Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome
Safari
Microsoft Word
Google Docs
LibreOffice
Mozilla Firefox
Android
Android Tablet
License model
Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Research Manager
Document Manager
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
iPhone
iPad
Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome
Safari
Microsoft Word
Google Docs
LibreOffice
Mozilla Firefox
Android
Android Tablet
+2
Top Zotero Features
Browser integration
LibreOffice Integration
Microsoft Office integration
Ad-free
PDF annotation
Cloud Sync
Works Offline
File Tagging
Full-Text Search
Dark Mode
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Built-in viewer
Best alternatives are MendeleyandQiqqa72 alternatives
Google Keep
823 likes
Multifunctional cross-device tool captures ideas, lists, voice/photo notes. Features color coding, geo-fencing, checklists, and cloud sync.
Note-taking Tool
Free • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Google Chrome
Android Wear
License model
Free • Proprietary
Application types
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Google Chrome
Android Wear
Properties
Lightweight
Features
Sync on many devices
Visual Organization
Share notes
Web-Based
Works Offline
Dark Mode
Handwritten Notes
Reminders
Sync with Google Calendar
Ad-free
Cloud Sync
Full-Text Search
Best alternatives are NoteLedgeandObsidian81 alternatives
Spacedrive
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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File Manager
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
File Manager
File Sync Tool
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
+3
Discontinued
The development has been paused for now.
Properties
Privacy focused
Lightweight
Features
Filesystem
Dark Mode
Rust
File Tagging
Image Preview
Cross-Platform
No Tracking
Works Offline
Ad-free
No registration required
Git Support
File preview
Best alternatives are Double CommanderandFiles74 alternatives
Files
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...
File Manager
Free • Open Source
Windows
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
File Manager
File Search Utility
Country of Origin
International
Platforms
Windows
+2
Properties
Privacy focused
Support for Themes
Lightweight
Features
Dark Mode
Column View
Built-in themes
Image Preview
Ad-free
Dual Pane Support
Cloud Sync
Git integration
File Tagging
Tabbed interface
No registration required
Works Offline
Best alternatives are Double Commander120 alternatives
Ente Photos
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
Freemium • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Flathub
F-Droid
Flatpak
License model
Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Photo Manager
Photo Sharing App
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Flathub
F-Droid
Flatpak
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
Encrypted Photo Storage
End-to-End Encryption
Ad-free
Encrypted Backup
Cloud Sync
Shared Folders
No Tracking
Automatic Backup
Two-factor Authentication
Geotagged Photos
Tagging
Best alternatives are NextcloudandFossify Gallery120 alternatives

Obsidian

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Joplin

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Nextcloud

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Logseq

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Anytype

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Raindrop.io

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foobar2000

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Standard Notes

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Jellyfin

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Zettlr

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Zotero

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Google Keep

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