Carnet AlternativesNote-taking & Task Management Tools like Carnet

Carnet is described as 'Complete and rich note taking app for Android and Linux that can be synced with NextCloud (selfhosted) or the official Carnet server' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Carnet for a variety of platforms, including Android, Web-based, Windows, Android Tablet and iPhone apps. The best Carnet alternative is Notesnook, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Carnet are Google Keep, Fossify Notes, Turtl and Tasks.org.

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  1. Notesnook icon

    Notesnook

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    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.

    250 Notesnook alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PK flagPakistan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    Notesnook screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Distraction-free

    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

    Notesnook VS Carnet

     

    • Notesnook is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Carnet.

    • Notesnook is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Carnet.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceCarnet is Free and Open Source
    • Notesnook is Privacy focusedCarnet is not according to our users
  2. Google Keep icon

    Google Keep

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    Google Keep is a multifunctional tool that merges note-taking with browsing, allowing capture of thoughts, checklists, or voice notes, with cross-device synchronization. Features include color-coded notes, voice transcription, geo-fencing, collaboration, cloud storage, and seamless Google integration.

    78 Google Keep alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    1.  Lightweight

    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.  Handwritten Notes
    11.  Reminders
    12. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar

    Google Keep VS Carnet

     
  4. Fossify Notes icon

    Fossify Notes

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    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.

    79 Fossify Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Fossify Notes screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Distraction-free
    4.  Customizable

    Features

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

    Fossify Notes VS Carnet

     
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  6. Turtl icon

    Turtl

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    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.

    174 Turtl alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Turtl screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from 2019.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    Turtl VS Carnet

     

    • Turtl is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Carnet.

    • Turtl is Freemium and Open SourceCarnet is Free and Open Source
    • Turtl is Privacy focusedCarnet is not according to our users
  7. Tasks.org icon

    Tasks.org

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    Tasks is libre open-source software, based on the original source code from the popular Astrid Tasks & To Do List! Tasks is easy-to-use, feature-packed, flexible and customizable, and synchronizes with a variety of services.

    124 Tasks.org alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Tasks.org screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Categories
    2.  Subtasks
    3.  Widgets
    4.  CalDAV Support
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Filtering
    7.  Reminders
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Support for MarkDown
    11.  Recurring Tasks
    12.  Custom widgets

    Tasks.org VS Carnet

     
  8. Heynote icon

    Heynote

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    Heynote is a dedicated scratchpad for developers. It functions as a large persistent text buffer where you can write down anything you like. Works great for that Slack message you don't want to accidentally send, a JSON response from an API you're working with, notes...

    51 Heynote alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Heynote screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Currency Conversion
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Syntax Highlighting
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Auto Formatting
    8.  Multiple Cursors

    Heynote VS Carnet

     
  10. FocusWriter icon

    FocusWriter

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    Simple but configurable and themeable, distraction-free text editor for writers. Open-source and available across desktop platforms.

    96 FocusWriter alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    FocusWriter screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Distraction-free Writing
    2.  Daily progress tracker
    3.  Fullscreen support
    4.  Skin customization
    5.  Auto-saving
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Spell Checking
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Portable
    11.  Writing statistics
    12.  Multiple languages

    FocusWriter VS Carnet

     
  11. Tomboy icon

    Tomboy

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    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.

    225 Tomboy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Tomboy Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Wiki
    3.  Notebook
    4.  Symbolic links
    5.  Automatic link generation
    6.  Local Storage

    Tomboy VS Carnet

     
  12. UpNote icon

    UpNote

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

    312 UpNote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    UpNote screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Nested Folders
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No Coding Required
    12.  Markdown preview

    UpNote VS Carnet

     
  13. FuseBase icon

    FuseBase

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    FuseBase is a comprehensive software solution designed to streamline the interaction between teams and clients. It eliminates the need for clients to navigate multiple applications by providing a singular platform for project briefs, feedback, and updates.

    202 FuseBase alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
    FuseBase screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Goal Tracking
    3.  Reminders
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  Task Time Tracking
    7.  No Coding Required
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Support for @mentions
    10.  Calendar View
    11.  Data visualization
    12.  Progress tracking

    FuseBase VS Carnet

     
  14. Notezilla icon

    Notezilla

     427 likes
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    Notezilla is the leading sticky notes app for Windows, Android, iPhone/iPad and the web. Set reminders to sticky notes, Pin sticky notes, attach them to websites, docs & folders, sync between PCs and other devices, organize using folders and tags.

    41 Notezilla alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Notezilla screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Hierarchical Structure
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Goal Tracking
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Recurring Tasks
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Kanban Board
    10.  Note organization
    11. Android icon  Android Sync
    12.  Search by tags

    Notezilla VS Carnet

     

    • Notezilla is the most popular commercial alternative to Carnet.

    • Notezilla is Paid and ProprietaryCarnet is Free and Open Source
    • Notezilla is LightweightCarnet is not according to our users
  15. Omni Notes icon

    Omni Notes

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    Note taking open-source application aimed to have both a simple interface but keeping smart behavior.

    136 Omni Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Omni Notes screenshot 1
    Omni Notes screenshot 2
    Omni Notes screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Encrypted Notes
    6.  Note organization
    7.  Native application

    Omni Notes VS Carnet

     
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