(Un)colored Alternatives

(Un)colored is described as 'Next generation desktop rich content editor that saves documents with themes. HTML & Markdown compatible. For Windows, OS X & Linux' and is an app in the news & books category. There are more than 50 alternatives to (Un)colored for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Android apps. The best (Un)colored alternative is Zim, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like (Un)colored are TagSpaces, Typora, Turtl and Marknote.

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  1. Zim icon

    Zim

     500 likes
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    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"...

    298 Zim alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Zim screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Plain text file
    3.  Wiki-like interface
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Note organization
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Outliner
    9.  Text formatting
    10.  Portable
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Notebook

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    • Zim is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to (Un)colored.

    • Zim is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to (Un)colored.

    • Zim is Free and Open Source(Un)colored is also Free and Open Source
    • Zim is Lightweight(Un)colored is not according to our users
  2. TagSpaces icon

    TagSpaces

     232 likes
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    TagSpaces is privacy aware, cross-platform file browser with note-taking capabilities. It helps you organize your files and folders with tags and colors.

    96 TagSpaces alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Cross-platform file tagging

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  File Search
    3.  File Organizer
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Built-in viewer
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Web Clipper
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Portable

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    • TagSpaces is the most popular Android, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to (Un)colored.

    • TagSpaces is Freemium and Open Source(Un)colored is Free and Open Source
    • TagSpaces is Privacy focused(Un)colored is not according to our users
  4. Typora icon

    Typora

     322 likes
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    A minimalist Markdown editor offering cross-platform synchronization, live preview, and seamless export/import in various formats like PDF, DOCX, and LaTeX. Features include distraction-free Focus and Typewriter modes, file management with tree and articles panels, and content organization through an outline panel.

    165 Typora alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
    Typora screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Clean design
    4.  Support for Themes
    5.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Live Preview
    3.  Write files in markdown
    4.  WYSIWYG Support
    5.  Save as Markdown
    6.  Simple text editor
    7. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Export to PDF
    10.  Multiplatform
    11.  Spell Checking
    12.  Distraction-free Writing

    Typora VS (Un)colored

     

    • Typora is the most popular commercial alternative to (Un)colored.

    • Typora is Paid and Proprietary(Un)colored is Free and Open Source
    • Typora is Lightweight(Un)colored is not according to our users
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  6. Turtl icon

    Turtl

     172 likes
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    Whether it's bookmarks or passwords, files or shopping lists...Turtl organizes it all and makes it easy to find later. Sync across your devices. Leave nothing behind.

    175 Turtl alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Turtl screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from 2019.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Sync on many devices
    5.  Data portability
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  To do lists
    9.  Notebook
    10.  List management
    11.  Client side encryption
    12.  Password encryption

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  7. Marknote icon

    Marknote

     20 likes
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    Marknote lets you create rich text notes and easily organise them into notebooks. You can personalise your notebooks by choosing an icon and accent color for each one, making it easy to distinguish between them and keep your notes at your fingertips.

    84 Marknote alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Marknote screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Save as Markdown
    5.  Notebook
    6.  KDE
    7.  No registration required
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Spell Checking
    12.  Note Manager

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  8. Tomboy icon

    Tomboy

     256 likes
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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Tomboy Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Wiki
    3.  Notebook
    4.  Symbolic links
    5.  Automatic link generation
    6.  Local Storage

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  10. UpNote icon

    UpNote

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

    308 UpNote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    UpNote screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Nested Folders
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No Coding Required
    12.  Markdown preview

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    • UpNote is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to (Un)colored.

    • UpNote is Freemium and Proprietary(Un)colored is Free and Open Source
    • UpNote is Lightweight(Un)colored is not according to our users
  11. CintaNotes icon

    CintaNotes

     227 likes
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    CintaNotes is an ultra-ergonomic, productivity-boosting notetaking app for Windows. It will help you collect, organize, and find any information.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    CintaNotes screenshot 1

    CintaNotes Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Snappy hotkeys
    4.  Custom rules
    5.  Sync with Simplenote
    6.  Hierarchical tagging
    7.  Wiki

    CintaNotes VS (Un)colored

     
  12. Zoho Notebook icon

    Zoho Notebook

     90 likes
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    Online Notebook application: Zoho Notebook lets you combine text, images, audio, video, RSS feeds, documents and much more. Online Collaboration: You can share a single image or selection of text from a page rather than the whole document, giving the author absolute control over...

    314 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
    Zoho Notebook screenshot 1

    Zoho Notebook Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Web Clipper
    3.  Audio with notes
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Handwriting recognition
    8.  Outline organization
    9.  Notebook

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    • Zoho Notebook is the most popular Web-based alternative to (Un)colored.

    • Zoho Notebook is Free Personal and Proprietary(Un)colored is Free and Open Source
  13. MarkFlowy icon

    MarkFlowy

     12 likes
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    Modern markdown editor application, Build fast and efficient workflows.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    MarkFlowy screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Write files in markdown
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Live Preview
    7.  WYSIWYG Support

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  14. Daino Notes icon

    Daino Notes

     8 likes
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    Daino is a fast and elegant place for all your thoughts. Write without fiddling. Store without worrying. Think without distraction.

    68 Daino Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Daino Notes screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Hierarchical Structure
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Kanban Board
    10.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    11.  Native application
    12.  Tagging

    Daino Notes VS (Un)colored

     
  15. Ulysses icon

    Ulysses

     67 likes
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    Ulysses is a text editor for creative writers. Used by bloggers, poets, students and published novelists all over the world, it offers an integrated environment to brainstorm, draft, revise and even submit text on a professional level.

    115 Ulysses alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Ulysses screenshot 1

    Ulysses Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Distraction-free Writing
    3.  Export to PDF
    4.  Support for styluses
    5.  Export to EPUB
    6.  Tabbed interface
    7.  Sync with iCloud
    8.  Brainstorming

    Ulysses VS (Un)colored

     
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