Notes Alternatives for Android

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   Joplin

    926 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.

   173 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

    207 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.

   363 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

    1146 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.

   205 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. 

   

   Beaver Notes

    69 likes

   Your personal note-taking haven for privacy and efficiency.

   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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   Blinko

    30 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.

   115 Blinko alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application type

   • Note-taking

   Origin

   • China

   Platforms

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

   

   

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   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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    HelixNotes

     15 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.

    133 HelixNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • Note-taking

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    

    

    

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    UpNote

     42 likes

    UpNote is an elegant and powerful note app that works seamlessly across platforms: iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.

    329 UpNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • Vietnam

    Platforms

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

    

    

    

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    procreator

    Positive comment•May 31, 2022

    1

    Finally, an app that can replace Apple Notes. I was looking for a cross-platform Apple Notes alternative and this is it!

    

    

    • UpNote is Freemium and ProprietaryNotes is Free and Proprietary
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    Anchor

     16 likes

    Offline-first, self-hostable note app supporting rich text formatting, tag-based organization, customizable backgrounds, pinning, search, archiving, admin management, trash recovery, mobile and web access, sync, privacy safeguards, and dark or light themes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • Note-taking

    Origin

    • Bangladesh

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    

    

    

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    NotallyX

     14 likes

    Minimalistic Android note taking App | Notally, but eXtended.

    69 NotallyX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    

    

    

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    Notally

     29 likes

    A minimalistic notes app. Notally it's extremely light, minimalistic and elegant. There are minimal dependencies and lines of code. (All without compromising on readability).

    78 Notally alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • India

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    

    

    

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    GoodNotes

     77 likes

    Experience "digital paper" with seamless note-taking on iOS devices. Annotate PDFs, PowerPoint, and Word, plus organize notes in unlimited folders. Enjoy searchable handwritten notes that sync across devices with iCloud, intuitive QuickNote feature, and customizable templates.

    78 GoodNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • Hong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

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

    

    

    

    +3

    

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