AHOY! AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like AHOY!

AHOY! is described as 'Light-weight note-taking application for Windows. In spite of its simplicity AHOY! is a versatile tool that can be inserted into many applications where it is necessary to keep track, organize and follow up on projects, for managing large collections of text and for' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to AHOY! for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, Android and iPhone apps. The best AHOY! alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AHOY! are QOwnNotes, Tomboy, UpNote and CintaNotes.

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  1. 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.

    82 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 AHOY!

     

    • CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to AHOY!.

    • CherryTree is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to AHOY!.

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceAHOY! is Free and Proprietary
  2. QOwnNotes icon

    QOwnNotes

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    Plain text notepad with markdown support and todo list manager for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows, that works together with the notes application of ownCloud.

    237 QOwnNotes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt
    QOwnNotes main screen

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Local Storage
    3.  Plain text file
    4.  Tagging
    5. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Syntax Highlighting
    8.  Subtasks
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  QT Based

    QOwnNotes VS AHOY!

     
  4. 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

    Tomboy VS AHOY!

     
  5. UpNote icon

    UpNote

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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 AHOY!

     

    • UpNote is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to AHOY!.

    • UpNote is Freemium and ProprietaryAHOY! is Free and Proprietary
    • UpNote is LightweightAHOY! is not according to our users
  6. CintaNotes icon

    CintaNotes

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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 AHOY!

     
  7. Omni Notes icon

    Omni Notes

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    Note taking open-source application aimed to have both a simple interface but keeping smart behavior.

    138 Omni Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Omni Notes screenshot 1
    Omni Notes screenshot 2
    Omni Notes screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Encrypted Notes
    6.  Note organization
    7.  Native application

    Omni Notes VS AHOY!

     
  9. GitJournal icon

    GitJournal

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    Manage your Notes from any Git Repo.

    249 GitJournal alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    GitJournal screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2. Git icon  Git integration
    3. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    4. Android icon  Android Sync
    5.  Works Offline
    6. GitLab icon  Gitlab integration
    7. Git icon  Git Support
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Real time collaboration
    11.  Command line interface
    12.  No Tracking

    GitJournal VS AHOY!

     

    • GitJournal is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to AHOY!.

    • GitJournal is Freemium and Open SourceAHOY! is Free and Proprietary
    • GitJournal is Privacy focused and LightweightAHOY! is not according to our users
  10. Notepack icon

    Notepack

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    Privacy oriented, without vendor lock in note organizer, todo list desktop application. Work offline with text, markdown and pdf files.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Markdown support

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  WebDAV Sync

    Notepack VS AHOY!

     
  11. Passfindr icon

    Passfindr

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    Passfindr is a web based premium Personal knowledge base, Password manager and Bookmark manager application to securely store passwords and other sensitive information in a virtual vault locked with individual master passwords.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Passfindr screenshot 1
    Passfindr screenshot 2
    Passfindr screenshot 3

    Passfindr Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Bookmark Organization
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    5.  Password Generator
    6.  Built-in Note Taker

    Passfindr VS AHOY!

     

    • Passfindr is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to AHOY!.

    • Passfindr is Freemium and ProprietaryAHOY! is Free and Proprietary
  12. Bundled Notes icon

    Bundled Notes

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    A modern note-taking, list-making and writing app with markdown rich-text editing, powerful customization, a beautiful interface, a dark theme, and much more.

    272 Bundled Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Bundled Notes screenshot 1
    Bundled Notes screenshot 2
    Bundled Notes screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Built-in viewer
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  List management
    7.  Notebook

    Bundled Notes VS AHOY!

     
  13. TakeNote icon

    TakeNote

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    TakeNote was made by developers for developers - a simple, plain-text note-taking app for the web with Markdown support. What you see is what you paste. No WYSIWIG, no formatting pasted from the web, and no features you don't need or want.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    TakeNote screenshot 1

    TakeNote Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Note organization
    3. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    4.  Notebook

    TakeNote VS AHOY!

     
  14. Tot icon

    Tot

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    Tot is an elegant, simple way to collect & edit text across your Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It’s your tiny text companion!

    282 Tot alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Tot screenshot 1

    Tot Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Notebook

    Tot VS AHOY!

     
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