Beaver Notes AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Todo List Managers

The best Todo List Manager alternative to Beaver Notes is Obsidian. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Joplin or Logseq. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Beaver Notes and many of them are Todo List Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Todo List Manager alternatives to Beaver Notes are Standard Notes, Microsoft OneNote, Google Keep and Notesnook.

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Beaver Notes alternatives page was last updated Oct 26, 2024
  1. Obsidian icon
     893 likes

    Obsidian is a note-taking app that lets you create a personal knowledge graph with ease. It is designed for non-linear thinking and allows you to easily link your notes together wiki-style.

    88 Obsidian alternatives
    Obsidian screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Local Storage
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Graph view
    5.  Bidirectional links
    6.  Mind Mapping
    7.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Knowledge Management
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Backlink
    12.  Custom themes
    13.  Note organization
    14.  Write files in markdown
    15.  Knowledge Base structuring
    16.  Tagging
    17.  Backlinks
    18.  No Tracking
    19.  Wiki-like local linking
    20.  Wiki
    21.  Search by tags
    Obsidian iconBeaver Notes Icon

    Obsidian VS Beaver Notes

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    • Obsidian is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Beaver Notes.

    • Obsidian is the most popular free alternative to Beaver Notes.

    • Obsidian is Free Personal and ProprietaryBeaver Notes is Free and Open Source
  2. Joplin icon
     787 likes

    Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application, which can handle a large number of notes organised into notebooks. The notes are searchable, can be copied, tagged and modified either from the applications directly or from your own text editor.

    64 Joplin alternatives
    Desktop and mobile apps

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Web Clipper
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Local Storage
    7.  Tagging
    8.  Android Sync
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  File Sync
    11.  Encrypted Notes
    12.  WebDAV Support
    13.  Write files in markdown
    14.  Synchronization
    15.  Multiplatform
    16.  Plugin system
    17.  Hierarchical Structure
    18.  Export to HTML
    19.  Save as Markdown
    20.  Cross-device syncing
    21.  Nextcloud integration
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    Joplin VS Beaver Notes

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    • Joplin is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Beaver Notes.

    • Joplin is the most popular Open Source alternative to Beaver Notes.

    • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceBeaver Notes is Free and Open Source
    • Joplin is Privacy focusedBeaver Notes is not according to our users
  3. Logseq icon
     246 likes

    Logseq is a platform for knowledge sharing and management. It focuses on privacy, longevity, and user control. Notice: the backend code will be open-sourced as soon as we’re sure that the backend service meets the security standards.

    117 Logseq alternatives
    Logseq screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid

    Top Logseq Features

    1.  Bidirectional links
    2.  Graph view
    3.  Outliner
    4.  Backlinks
    5.  Local Storage
    6.  Knowledge base
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  Knowledge Management
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Note organization
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Full-Text Search
    13.  Hyperlinks
    14.  Dark Mode
    15.  Wiki
    16.  No Tracking
    17.  Backlink
    18.  PDF annotation
    19.  Subtasks
    20.  Support for Themes
    21.  Syntax Highlighting
    Logseq iconBeaver Notes Icon

    Logseq VS Beaver Notes

    Is Logseq a good alternative to Beaver Notes?
     
    • Logseq is the most popular Web-based alternative to Beaver Notes.

    • Logseq is Free and Open SourceBeaver Notes is also Free and Open Source
  4. Standard Notes icon
     634 likes

    Standard Notes is a simple and private notes app. It allows you to write and sync your notes across all your devices, iOS, Android, Linux, Windows, MacOS, and web browser.

    69 Standard Notes alternatives
    Standard Notes screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Clean design
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Encrypted Backup
    8.  AES Encryption
    9.  Sync on many devices
    10.  Distraction-free Writing
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Mobile friendly
    13.  Client side encryption
    14.  Simple text editor
    15.  Two-factor Authentication
    16.  Tag based
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  5. Microsoft OneNote icon
     1131 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.

    83 Microsoft OneNote alternatives
    Microsoft OneNote screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire

    Top Microsoft OneNote Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Web Clipper
    3.  Visual Organization
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Text formatting
    6.  Insert images
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Support for styluses
    10.  Unicode Math Support
    11.  Sketching
    12.  Dark Mode
    13.  Knowledge Management
    14.  Pressure Sensitivity
    15.  Embedded media
    16.  Notebook
    17.  Real-time sync
    18.  Linking capability
    19.  Unlimited Canvas Area
    20.  Multiple Account support
    21.  Data export/import
    22.  Freehand Writing
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  6. Google Keep icon
     809 likes

    Google Keep has several features including color coding notes, inserting images, creating lists, geo-fencing, shareable notes, and search by color.

    64 Google Keep alternatives
    Google Keep screenshot 1
    Google Keep screenshot 2
    +4
    Google Keep screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear

    Top Google Keep Features

    1.  Sync on many devices
    2.  Visual Organization
    3.  Share notes
    4.  Grocery List
    5.  Web-Based
    6.  Multiplatform
    7.  Photo notes
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Tagging
    11.  Real-time sync
    12.  Handwritten Notes
    13.  Reminders
    14.  Sync with Google Calendar
    15.  Note organization
    16.  Ad-free
    17.  Periodic Reminders
    18.  Cloud Sync
    19.  Sharable lists
    20.  Voice Notes
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  7. Notesnook icon
     109 likes

    Notesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.

    235 Notesnook alternatives
    Notesnook screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  Private notes
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Note organization
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Web Clipper
    12.  Reminders
    13.  Two-factor Authentication
    14.  Unlimited storage
    15.  Encrypted Backup
    16.  Automatic Backup
    17.  WYSIWYG Support
    18.  No registration required
    19.  Distraction-free
    20.  Hierarchical Structure
    Notesnook iconBeaver Notes Icon

    Notesnook VS Beaver Notes

    Is Notesnook a good alternative to Beaver Notes?
     
    • Notesnook is the most popular SaaS alternative to Beaver Notes.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceBeaver Notes is Free and Open Source
    • Notesnook is Privacy focusedBeaver Notes is not according to our users
  8. Simplenote icon
     585 likes

    Made by the company behind WordPress, Simplenote enables users to take notes, lists, and ideas. These notes are stored on the cloud and are accessible across multiple devices.

    60 Simplenote alternatives
    Simplenote screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cross-device syncing
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Search by tags
    4.  Clean design
    5.  Simple text editor
    6.  Protected by Password
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Text Based Format
    9.  Tagging
    10.  Android Sync
    11.  Web Access
    12.  Full-Text Search
    13.  Tag based
    14.  Portable
    15.  Works Offline
    16.  No Tracking
    17.  Ad-free
    18.  Share notes
    19.  Integrated Search
    Simplenote iconBeaver Notes Icon

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  9. CherryTree icon
     306 likes

    A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.

    62 CherryTree alternatives
    CherryTree screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com

    Top CherryTree Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    4.  Includes images in notes
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Tree view
    7.  Text-manipulation
    8.  Internal linking
    9.  Rich text editing
    10.  Tree Style Tabs
    11.  Export to HTML
    12.  Active Development
    13.  Tagging
    14.  Syntax Highlighting
    15.  Outline folding
    16.  Outline organization
    17.  Outline mode
    18.  Portable
    19.  Works Offline
    20.  Support for MarkDown
    21.  Code Formatting
    CherryTree iconBeaver Notes Icon

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  10. Trilium Notes icon
     88 likes

    Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.

    342 Trilium Notes alternatives
    Trilium Notes screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Knowledge base
    2.  Tree of notes
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Encrypted Notes
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  REST API
    12.  Web Clipper
    13.  Support for scripting
    14.  Notebook
    15.  Distraction-free
    16.  Hierarchical Structure
    17.  No registration required
    18.  Real time collaboration
    19.  Electron based
    20.  Tag based
    Discontinued

    Trilium transitions into maintenance mode and don't plan adding any new major functionality. You can take a look at this community fork: https://github.com/TriliumNext

    Trilium Notes iconBeaver Notes Icon

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  11. Fossify Notes icon
     19 likes

    Introducing Fossify Notes – your ultimate tool for effortless note-taking, organization, and planning. Simplify your life with this intuitive organizer designed to streamline your tasks and ideas effortlessly.

    96 Fossify Notes alternatives
    Fossify Notes screenshot 1
    Fossify Notes screenshot 2
    +3
    Fossify Notes screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Distraction-free
    8.  Auto-saving
    9.  Note organization
    Fossify Notes iconBeaver Notes Icon

    Fossify Notes VS Beaver Notes

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  12. Turtl icon
     168 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.

    156 Turtl alternatives
    Turtl screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Sync on many devices
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Data portability
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  To do lists
    9.  Notebook
    10.  List management
    11.  Client side encryption
    12.  Password encryption
    13.  Sharable lists
    14.  Tagging
    Discontinued

    The last update is from 2019.

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