DeepNotes AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Diagram Editors like DeepNotes

DeepNotes is described as 'Open source, end-to-end encrypted visual note-taking app with deep page navigation and live collaboration. Create mind maps, diagrams, kanban boards, among others. Infinite nesting of infinite canvases' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to DeepNotes for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, Windows, Linux and Android apps. The best DeepNotes alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like DeepNotes are draw.io, Logseq, Notion and Standard Notes.

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DeepNotes alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Team Collaboration Tools or Mind Mapping Tools you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to DeepNotes.
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Alternatives list

  1. Lucidchart icon
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    Lucidchart is a cloud-based platform that promotes teamwork through diagramming, collaboration, and data visualization. It serves millions worldwide, offering flowcharts, UML, real-time collaboration, Visio support, and browser access. Designed for innovation and understanding, it integrates easily into workflows.

    64 Lucidchart alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  2. Obsidian icon
     1085 likes

    Privacy-oriented note-taking app for non-linear thinking, blending knowledge graph creation with wiki-style linking. Supports Markdown, end-to-end encryption, and plugins for customization. Offers distraction-free mode, tags, themes, syntax highlighting, and operates offline without tracking.

    167 Obsidian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
    • Obsidian is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to DeepNotes.

    • Obsidian is the most popular free alternative to DeepNotes.

    • Obsidian is Freemium and ProprietaryDeepNotes is Freemium and Open Source
    • Obsidian is LightweightDeepNotes is not according to our users
  3. draw.io icon
     1013 likes

    Feature-rich diagram editor offering privacy-focused, ad-free experience with real-time collaboration, offline usage, dark mode, and cloud storage support. No registration required and compatible with various diagram formats, it excels in simplicity by not tracking user data.

    131 draw.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Flatpak
    • Google Sheets
     
    • draw.io is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to DeepNotes.

    • draw.io is Free and ProprietaryDeepNotes is Freemium and Open Source
    • draw.io is LightweightDeepNotes is not according to our users
  4. Logseq icon
     315 likes

    Local-first, privacy-focused notebook supporting Markdown and Emacs Org mode. Offers offline use, encrypted backups, plugin extensibility, LaTeX support, real-time collaboration, and hierarchical organization for personal knowledge management.

    164 Logseq alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
     
    • Logseq is the most popular Open Source alternative to DeepNotes.

    • Logseq is Free and Open SourceDeepNotes is Freemium and Open Source
    • Logseq is Lightweight and CustomizableDeepNotes is not according to our users
  5. Notion icon
     645 likes

    Enhance team collaboration and content organization with Notion. Experience real-time access, intuitive drag-and-drop functionalities, and visually simple interfaces designed for productivity in managing tasks, notes, and databases effectively. Ideal for teams of every size.

    157 Notion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Notion is the most popular SaaS alternative to DeepNotes.

    • Notion is Freemium and ProprietaryDeepNotes is Freemium and Open Source
    • Notion is CustomizableDeepNotes is not according to our users
  6. Standard Notes icon
     683 likes

    Secure note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, unlimited syncing across all platforms, offline access, detailed organization through tags, strong passcode and biometric protections, and premium features like encrypted files, themes, web clipper, super note types, and hardware key support.

    121 Standard Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
     
  7. Notesnook icon
     172 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.

    296 Notesnook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
     
  8. Zettlr icon
     244 likes

    Unified writing platform offering note-taking, easy citations with Zotero integration, LaTeX/Word templates, snippets, themes, dark modes, code highlighting, multi-language support, and knowledge management with Zettelkasten for seamless writing from notes to books.

    178 Zettlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  9. Excalidraw icon
     99 likes

    Excalidraw is an open-source whiteboard tool that lets you easily sketch diagrams that have a hand-drawn feel to them. Available directly online as a web app and also through CodeSandbox to easily see how the code works, and the app is available for self-hosting.

    80 Excalidraw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. Docmost icon
     44 likes

    Docmost is an open-source collaborative wiki and documentation software. It is an open-source alternative to Confluence and Notion.

    91 Docmost alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
     
    • Docmost is the most popular commercial alternative to DeepNotes.

    • Docmost is Paid and Open SourceDeepNotes is Freemium and Open Source
  11. Miro icon
     117 likes

    A secure collaboration platform for distributed teams offering real-time and asynchronous capabilities, infinite canvas, integrations with major tools like Google Suite, Slack, and Dropbox, and features for enhanced product development and design workflows.

    109 Miro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  12. Blinko icon
     21 likes

    Open-source note-taking tool offering AI-enhanced retrieval with RAG technology, secure self-hosted data storage, Markdown support, and transparent community collaboration on GitHub for efficient, private, and effortless note management.

    79 Blinko alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
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