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The best alternative to Notes is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Notes and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Notes are Zim, Beaver Notes, Cryptee and Craft.

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  1. Joplin icon

    Joplin

     946 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.

    236 Joplin alternatives

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    • 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
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
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  2. Zim icon

    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"...

    362 Zim alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
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  5. Cryptee icon

    Cryptee

     114 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.

    106 Cryptee alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU
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  6. Craft icon

    Craft

     49 likes

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

    165 Craft alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU
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  8. Bear icon

    Bear

     102 likes

    Flexible note-taking and writing tool featuring advanced markdown with in-line images, cross-note links, live preview, hashtags, Focus Mode, plain text storage, iCloud sync, one-tap formatting, smart data recognition, and multiple export formats for portability.

    315 Bear alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU
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  9. Rnote icon

    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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU
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  10. Notefox icon

    Notefox

     20 likes

    Take notes on any website, organize notes for whole domains or specific pages, access all in a management page, use export, import, tagging, search, sticky-notes, auto-saving, and customizable keyboard shortcuts, all in a locally stored browser extension.

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    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU
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  11. Ulysses icon

    Ulysses

     74 likes

    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.

    185 Ulysses alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  12. Itsypad icon

    Itsypad

     9 likes

    Lightweight Mac scratchpad and clipboard manager featuring multi-tab editing, 1,000-item clipboard, syntax highlighting for 185+ languages, local privacy-focused storage, global hotkeys, split view, clickable links, iCloud sync, auto-save, and minimal resource usage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU
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  13. MyScript Notes icon

    MyScript Notes

     21 likes

    Create stunning notes and professional documents effortlessly by hand, brainstorm ideas on an infinite canvas, and annotate PDFs seamlessly. Powered by the world's leading AI handwriting recognition technology, MyScript Notes offers a dynamic platform where handwriting...

    22 MyScript Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Windows
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
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  14. P3X OneNote icon

    P3X OneNote

     2 likes

    P3X OneNote Linux is, actually, an independent browser window for the online OneNote. You can use this program without having to clutter your browser. The main functions are:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU
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