Headnote AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Headnote

Alternatives list

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   Zim

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   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"...

   313 Zim alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Note-taking Tool
   • Task Management Tool

   Origin

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   Platforms

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

   

   

   

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   • Zim is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Headnote.

   • Zim is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Headnote.

   • Zim is Free and Open SourceHeadnote is Free and Proprietary
   • Zim is Lightweight and Privacy focusedHeadnote is not according to our users
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   TiddlyWiki

    306 likes

   TiddlyWiki is a single html file with all the characteristics of a wiki - including all of the functionality (including editing, saving, tagging and searching) and the style sheet. Because its a single file, its very portable - you can email it, put it on a web server or share...

   174 TiddlyWiki alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Note-taking Tool
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • United Kingdom

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • BSD
   • Self-Hosted
   • Xfce
   • RemoteStorage

   

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   • TiddlyWiki is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Headnote.

   • TiddlyWiki is Free and Open SourceHeadnote is Free and Proprietary
   • TiddlyWiki is CustomizableHeadnote is not according to our users
4. 

   

   CherryTree

    319 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.

   95 CherryTree alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Note-taking Tool
   • Todo List Manager

   Platforms

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

   

   

   

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5. 

   

   Trilium Notes

    109 likes

   The original trilium is transfered to this repo by its owner and the app continues to develop here as stated here: https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium

   367 Trilium Notes alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Note-taking Tool
   • Todo List Manager

   Platforms

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

   

   

   

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   Markor

    92 likes

   Markor is a TextEditor for Android, versatile, flexible, and lightweight. Markor utilizes simple markup formats like Markdown and todo.txt for note-taking and list management. It is versatile at working with text; it can also be used for keeping bookmarks, copying to clipboard...

   151 Markor alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Todo List Manager
   • Note-taking Tool

   Origin

   • Austria
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • F-Droid

   

   

   

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   • Markor is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Headnote.

   • Markor is Free and Open SourceHeadnote is Free and Proprietary
   • Markor is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedHeadnote is not according to our users
7. 

   

   Cryptee

    101 likes

   Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

   69 Cryptee alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium (Subscription)
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Note-taking Tool
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • Estonia
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Software as a Service (SaaS)

   

   

   

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   • Cryptee is the most popular SaaS alternative to Headnote.

   • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceHeadnote is Free and Proprietary
   • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightHeadnote is not according to our users
9. 

   

   Turtl

    178 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.

   185 Turtl alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium (Subscription)
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Note-taking Tool
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • United States

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

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

   

   

   

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    Tomboy

     257 likes

    Tomboy is a desktop note-taking application for Linux, Unix, Windows, and Mac OS X. Simple and easy to use, but with potential to help you organize the ideas and information you deal with every day.

    224 Tomboy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Note-taking Tool
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    

    

    

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11. 

    

    UpNote

     40 likes

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

    310 UpNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Note-taking Tool
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • Vietnam

    Platforms

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

    

    

    

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    • UpNote is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Headnote.

    • UpNote is Freemium and ProprietaryHeadnote is Free and Proprietary
    • UpNote is LightweightHeadnote is not according to our users
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    wikidPad

     181 likes

    wikidPad is a Wiki-like notebook for storing your thoughts, ideas, todo lists, contacts, or anything else you can think of to write down. What makes wikidPad different from other notepad applications is the ease with which you can cross-link your information.

    213 wikidPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Note-taking Tool
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    

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    Nextcloud Notes

     28 likes

    Distraction-free note-taking app featuring categories for organization, Markdown formatting, favorites, and seamless integration with Nextcloud clients. Enables syncing across devices, API integration with third-party apps, offline access, and privacy-focused storage.

    97 Nextcloud Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Note-taking Tool
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid

    

    

    

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    FuseBase

     91 likes

    Combines AI-powered client portals, unlimited external accounts, internal workspaces, collaborative document editing, smart task management, and no-code knowledge bases with smart documents, supporting 2000+ embeds for streamlined project delivery and feedback.

    211 FuseBase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Task Management Tool
    • Project Management Tool

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox

    

    

    

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