Columns Notes AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Columns Notes

Columns Notes is described as 'Without taking notes, only 10% of what you hear may last in memory [1]. With good note-taking, that number can go up to over 80%. Despite the benefits of note-taking, 1 out of every 3 students do not take notes' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are four alternatives to Columns Notes for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, Windows, Linux and Google Chrome apps. The best Columns Notes alternative is Turtl, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Columns Notes are Bear, Zoho Notebook and FuseBase.

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  1. Turtl icon
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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.

    185 Turtl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
    • Turtl is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Columns Notes.

    • Turtl is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Columns Notes.

    • Turtl is Freemium and Open SourceColumns Notes is Paid and Proprietary
    • Turtl is Privacy focusedColumns Notes is not according to our users
  2. Bear icon
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    Flexible note-taking and writing tool featuring advanced markdown with in-line images, cross-note links, live preview, hashtags, Focus Mode, plain text storage, iCloud sync, one-tap formatting, smart data recognition, and multiple export formats for portability.

    242 Bear alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • Bear is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to Columns Notes.

    • Bear is Freemium and ProprietaryColumns Notes is Paid and Proprietary
    • Bear is LightweightColumns Notes is not according to our users
  3. Zoho Notebook icon
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    Web-based tool for integrating text, images, audio, and video with syncing across devices, real-time collaboration, handwriting input, AI-powered summaries, checklists, scanning, reminders, search in handwritten notes, and advanced organization.

    315 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  4. FuseBase icon
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    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

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
    • FuseBase is the most popular SaaS alternative to Columns Notes.

    • FuseBase is Freemium and ProprietaryColumns Notes is Paid and Proprietary
    • FuseBase is Customizable and Privacy focusedColumns Notes is not according to our users
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