ActionPad Alternatives

ActionPad is described as 'Replacement application for the original BlackBerry MemoPad. It provides quick access to memos for boosting your productivity' and is an app. There are more than 100 alternatives to ActionPad for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Android apps. The best ActionPad alternative is Zim, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ActionPad are CherryTree, Todoist, Cryptee and ToDoList.

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  1. Zim icon

    Zim

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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"...

    297 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

    Zim VS ActionPad

     

    • Zim is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ActionPad.

    • Zim is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ActionPad.

    • Zim is Free and Open SourceActionPad is Paid and Proprietary
    • Zim is LightweightActionPad is not according to our users
  2. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

     314 likes
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    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.

    80 CherryTree alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    CherryTree screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    4.  Includes images in notes
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Tree view
    7.  Tree Style Tabs
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Portable
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  No registration required

    CherryTree VS ActionPad

     
  4. Todoist icon

    Todoist

     428 likes
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    Organizes tasks efficiently with quick add scheduling, 60+ tool integrations, advanced language recognition for recurring tasks, and platform compatibility. It offers project templates, visual task priorities, and personalized productivity insights.

    113 Todoist alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Android Wear
    • Safari
    • Gmail
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Todoist screenshot 1

    Top Todoist Features

    1.  Natural Language Processing
    2.  Task assignments
    3.  Subtasks
    4. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    5.  Recurring Tasks
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Reminders
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Kanban Board
    10.  Gamification
    11.  Calendar Integration
    12.  Web Clipper

    Todoist VS ActionPad

     

    • Todoist is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to ActionPad.

    • Todoist is Freemium and ProprietaryActionPad is Paid and Proprietary
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    Cryptee

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    Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Cryptee screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    4.  Rich text editing
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Cloud Hosting
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  File Storage
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  WYSIWYG Support

    Cryptee VS ActionPad

     

    • Cryptee is the most popular SaaS alternative to ActionPad.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceActionPad is Paid and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focusedActionPad is not according to our users
  7. ToDoList icon

    ToDoList

     163 likes
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    Organize projects with deeply nested tasks, multi-language support, and flexible XML storage. Streamline scheduling, customize printing with stylesheets, and collaborate efficiently on multiple projects, including IT and general GTD use, on Windows or Linux via WINE.

    265 ToDoList alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
    Task Tree

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Gantt-charts
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Kanban Chart
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  File Versioning
    8.  Custom fields
    9.  Tree structure
    10.  Outliner
    11.  Export to iCalendar

    ToDoList VS ActionPad

     
  8. Remember The Milk icon

    Remember The Milk

     368 likes
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    The smart to-do app for busy people.

    68 Remember The Milk alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Remember The Milk screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Clean design

    Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  Recurring Tasks
    3.  Full-Text Search
    4.  Subtasks
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Reminders
    9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    10. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    11.  Integrated Search
    12. Zapier icon  Zapier integration

    Remember The Milk VS ActionPad

     
  10. 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.

    222 Tomboy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Always there for the grabbing.

    Tomboy Features

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

    Tomboy VS ActionPad

     
  11. 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

    UpNote VS ActionPad

     
  12. DEVONthink icon

    DEVONthink

     128 likes
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    Organizes documents, notes, emails, PDFs, and media using AI-powered search, tagging, and OCR. Supports offline use, syncing across macOS and iOS, encryption, web clipping, automation, and customizable grouping for efficient information management.

    151 DEVONthink alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    DEVONthink screenshot 1

    Top DEVONthink Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Indexed search
    3.  File Organizer
    4.  Built-in viewer
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Split PDF files
    10.  Recurring Tasks
    11.  OCR
    12.  Support for scripting

    DEVONthink VS ActionPad

     

    • DEVONthink is the most popular commercial alternative to ActionPad.

    • DEVONthink is Paid and ProprietaryActionPad is also Paid and Proprietary
  13. 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.

    168 CintaNotes alternatives

    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 ActionPad

     
  14. 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

    Zoho Notebook VS ActionPad

     
  15. Milanote icon

    Milanote

     44 likes
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    Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.

    318 Milanote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Milanote screenshot 1

    Milanote Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Vision board
    4.  Artists dashboard
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Mind Map view

    Milanote VS ActionPad

     
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