Notes AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Todo List Managers like Notes

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1. 

   

   Joplin

    907 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.

   147 Joplin alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source

   Application 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

   

   

   

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   RemovedUser

   Positive comment•Aug 2, 2024

   1

   Effective open source privacy respecting note-taking solution solution. Provides end-to-end encrypted(E2EE) auto-syncing capabilities and built-in support for popular solutions like Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive or the provided Joplin Cloud. The E2EE safeguards your data against misuse by Joplin or any other service provider you choose for your notes.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   ecxod

   Positive comment•May 1, 2025

   0

   The most important feature, for alternatives to Apple Notes is the capability to sync with the Imap Notes Folder of the email. Everything else is secondary.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   

   

   • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceNotes is Free and Proprietary
   • Joplin is Privacy focused, Minimalistic and DecentralizedNotes is not according to our users
2. 

   

   Notesnook

    196 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.

   345 Notesnook alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application 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

   

   

   

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4. 

   

   Microsoft OneNote

    1144 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.

   181 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application 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

   

   

   

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   asphaltkisser

   Negative comment•Nov 21, 2018

   1

   One Note is overkill and more of an alternative the likes of Evernote.

   Guest

   Positive comment•Apr 2, 2018

   -4

   It's quite similar to native Notes, and it is rich in functionality.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   

   

   • Microsoft OneNote is Freemium and ProprietaryNotes is Free and Proprietary
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6. 

   

   Zim

    515 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"...

   338 Zim alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application types

   • Note-taking
   • Task Management

   Origin

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   Platforms

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

   

   

   

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7. 

   

   CherryTree

    326 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.

   124 CherryTree alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Platforms

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

   

   

   

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8. 

   

   Cryptee

    112 likes

   Encrypted, privacy-focused digital storage with zero-knowledge architecture supporting document editing, notes, journals, and photo storage with raw DSLR support, live sync, markdown, code, LaTeX, to-dos, audio, tables, EPUB, PDF, and cross-platform access.

   91 Cryptee alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • Estonia
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Software as a Service (SaaS)

   

   

   

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10. 

    

    Beaver Notes

     65 likes

    Your personal note-taking haven for privacy and efficiency.

    87 Beaver Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • Italy
    • EU

    Platforms

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

    

    

    

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11. 

    

    Blinko

     26 likes

    Open-source note-taking tool offering AI-enhanced retrieval with RAG technology, secure self-hosted data storage, Markdown support, and transparent community collaboration on GitHub for efficient, private, and effortless note management.

    103 Blinko alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • Note-taking

    Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
    • Mac

    

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12. 

    

    Turtl

     179 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • United States

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox

    

    

    

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13. 

    

    jotty·page

     13 likes

    Lightweight, self-hosted app for managing personal checklists and notes with drag and drop, progress bars, Kanban boards, Markdown WYSIWYG editor, file-based data, user management, sharing options, themes, open source, and API access.

    129 jotty·page alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application types

    • Todo List Manager
    • Note-taking

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    

    

    

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14. 

    

    Rnote

     39 likes

    Rnote aims to be a simple but functional note taking application for freehand drawing or annotating pictures or documents. It eventually should be able to import / export various media file formats.

    26 Rnote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    • Note-taking
    • Digital Painting

    Origin

    • Austria
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    

    

    

    +4

    

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15. 

    

    Craft

     45 likes

    Craft offers document creation with stunning visuals, seamless navigation, and effortless sharing. Nest notes, use AI for summaries, and export in multiple formats.

    123 Craft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Note-taking
    • Project Management

    Origin

    • Hungary
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    

    

    

    +9

    

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