Turtl AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Todo List Managers like Turtl

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   PrivacyNotes

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Workspace with end-to-end encryption, zero-knowledge security, rich notes, private journal, encrypted file storage, password management, cross-platform browser access, open-source cryptography, optional Pro features, and no recurring subscription fees.

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • iPad
   • Google Chrome
   • Software as a Service (SaaS)
   • United States

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   Joplin

    947 likes

   Open source app for managing notes and to-dos with Markdown support. Syncs seamlessly across devices using services like Dropbox and OneDrive. Offers end-to-end encrypted synchronicity, offline access, rich import/export options, and a Web Clipper for browsers.

   238 Joplin alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   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

   • France
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Notesnook

    224 likes

   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.

   404 Notesnook alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Task Management

   Origin

   • Pakistan

   Platforms

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

   • Pakistan

   

   

   

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   Notesnook vs Turtl Comments

   Positive comment by TBayAreaPat · Nov 19, 2024

   Notesnook Android doesn't support images.

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   • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceTurtl is also Freemium and Open Source
   • Notesnook is LightweightTurtl is not according to our users
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   Standard Notes

    709 likes

   Secure note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, unlimited syncing across all platforms, offline access, detailed organization through tags, strong passcode and biometric protections, and premium features like encrypted files, themes, web clipper, super note types, and hardware key support.

   226 Standard Notes alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Chrome OS
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • F-Droid
   • OpenAPK

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Standard Notes vs Turtl Comments

   Positive comment by Guest · Sep 7, 2017

   Standard Notes has everything that Turtl has, except support for images. But they have constant support and updates, sync across all devices, and it's ENCRYPTED.

   Positive comment by Guest · Sep 9, 2019

   encrypted and free version

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   • Standard Notes is Freemium and Open SourceTurtl is also Freemium and Open Source
   • Standard Notes is Minimalistic, Security-focused and CustomizableTurtl is not according to our users
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   Zoho Notebook

   Web-based tool for integrating text, images, audio, and video with syncing across devices, real-time collaboration, handwriting input, AI-powered summaries, checklists, scanning, reminders, search in handwritten notes, and advanc...

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   Evernote

    2491 likes

   App designed for cross-platform note-taking and organizing. Create notes with text, images, and audio, tag and search them. Features offline access, business card scanning, and presentation modes. Integrate with LinkedIn and secure with a passcode lock.

   132 Evernote alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • Italy
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Blackberry
   • Android Tablet
   • Windows Phone
   • iPad
   • Apple Watch
   • Kindle Fire

   • Italy
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Evernote vs Turtl Comments

   Negative comment by John Fastman · Mar 15, 2017

   Unlike Turtl, Evernote is 1) unencrypted/not very secure privacy-respecting 2) has lost user data in the past, both by software and security errors, 3) closed source (less trustworthy than Turtl), 3) doesn't support linux, 4) feels different on each platform, 5) feels bloated and slow after you put in a sufficient number of notes, 6) The company have and can again make privacy-violating changes to their privacy policy. Turtl is in beta, but aleady infinitely preferable.

   Positive comment by TBayAreaPat · Nov 19, 2024

   Evernote is fussy about your Android version

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   • Evernote is Freemium and ProprietaryTurtl is Freemium and Open Source
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   Google Keep

    853 likes

   Google Keep is a multifunctional tool that merges note-taking with browsing, allowing capture of thoughts, checklists, or voice notes, with cross-device synchronization. Features include color-coded notes, voice transcription, geo-fencing, collaboration, cloud storage, and seamless Google integration.

   184 Google Keep alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Chrome OS
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Google Chrome
   • Android Wear

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Google Keep vs Turtl Comments

   Negative comment by John Fastman · Apr 28, 2018

   Google Keep is part of Google's range of services that enable Google to make money through harvesting your private information, including your notes, location, search... Turtl is encrypted and cannot do this. They cannot harvest, lose or give away readable versions of your notes. Stay away from Keep.

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   • Google Keep is Free and ProprietaryTurtl is Freemium and Open Source
   • Google Keep is LightweightTurtl is not according to our users
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    Microsoft OneNote

     1150 likes

    Comprehensive digital notebook offering organizers, shared notes, multi-device syncing, and optical character recognition, plus cloud-based data management for efficient information handling and accessibility.

    247 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire

    • United States

    

    

    

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    Simplenote

     612 likes

    Cloud-based, open-source note-taking app supporting plain text notes, lists, and ideas with real-time sync, multi-device support, version history, markdown, tagging, collaborative editing, no ads, and free registration required for all cloud features.

    198 Simplenote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • United States

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    • United States

    

    

    

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    Zim

     521 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"...

    363 Zim alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Task Management

    Origin

    • Netherlands
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    • Netherlands
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Trilium Notes

     129 likes

    The original trilium is transfered to this repo by its owner and the app continues to develop here as stated here: https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium

    437 Trilium Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox

    

    

    

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    CherryTree

     335 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.

    157 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak

    

    

    

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    CherryTree vs Turtl Comments

    Positive comment by TBayAreaPat · Nov 19, 2024

    CherryTree doesn't support Android

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    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceTurtl is Freemium and Open Source
    • CherryTree is CustomizableTurtl is not according to our users
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    HelixNotes

     30 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.

    166 HelixNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    

    

    

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    Beaver Notes

     79 likes

    Your personal note-taking haven for privacy and efficiency.

    117 Beaver Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • Italy
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub

    • Italy
    • EU

    

    

    

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