Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux



Apps similar to Beaver Notes include Obsidian, which has a free version. Other options are Joplin, Logseq, Notesnook and Standard Notes. Note-taking Tools like Beaver Notes are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and the web.



Notedrafts is a powerful note-taking app that lets you write, draw, and organize your thoughts across different types of documents. Whether you're marking up a PDF, writing on a large canvas, or taking notes in a long vertical layout, Notedrafts adapts to your workflow.



Collectives is a Nextcloud App for activist and community projects to organize together. Come and gather in collectives to build shared knowledge.

WeNote is simple and easy to use. You can create color notes, to-do lists, reminders and calendar quickly.



PrivateNotes (formerly Exocortex) is an encrypted note-taking app designed for networked thought. It allows you to link ideas together, creating a web of interconnected notes that mimic how your mind works.



A cross-platform Markdown note-taking application dedicated to using AI to bridge recording and writing, organizing fragmented knowledge into a readable note.



OpenNotas is an open-source note-taking application, cross-platform based on PWA, focusing on security and device synchronization.




At Notemod, we believe that taking notes should be simple, powerful, and accessible to everyone. Whether you're a student, professional, or creative thinker, Notemod is designed to streamline your note-taking experience with a modern touch.




Iotas is a simple but elegant solution for notes especially but not only for GNOME users. Through Nextcloud integration, all notes can be kept in sync and accessed on different devices.




A local-first Markdown workspace that opens real folders in your browser and saves changes directly to .md files on disk.




Nota is a beautiful and easy to use writing app that's also powerful and efficient. Its simple design enables a wide range of uses: from notes and wikis, to static blogs and websites, to articles and books.


Prism is for quick thoughts and links. It feels like texting, rather than writing in a document. Capture easily, organize with tags, develop ideas across threads, review to keep only what matters. Free — unlimited notes, AI tags, and sync.



