Dendron Alternatives

Dendron is described as 'Open-source, local-first, markdown-based, note-taking tool built on top of VSCode. It supports all the usual features you would expect like tagging, backlinks, a graph view, split panes, and so forth' and is a popular Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Dendron for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Dendron alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like Dendron are Anytype, Zettlr, Notesnook and Zim.

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Dendron is an open-source, local-first, markdown-based, note-taking tool built on top of VSCode. It supports all the usual...

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Dendron alternatives page was last updated Mar 28, 2025
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  1. Notabase icon

    Notabase

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    Notabase is a powerful and easy-to-use note-taking app for networked thinking. Connect your ideas together and write more effortlessly.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Notabase Features

    1.  Knowledge Management
    2.  Knowledge base

    Notabase VS Dendron

     
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    Notedrafts

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    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.

    57 Notedrafts alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Note organization
    6.  Customizable templates
    7.  Content Templates
    8.  Import PDF
    9.  Notebook
    10.  Document templates
    11.  Freeform notes

    Notedrafts VS Dendron

     
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    Journalify

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    Journalify is a modern, intuitive platform that enables users to transform their life through journaling. It provides a space where you can focus on writing, free from worries about privacy and accessibility.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Journal example

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Encrypted Backup
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Full-Text Search

    Journalify VS Dendron

     
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    Knowledge-management tool enabling interconnection and note expansion, semantic network creation, collaboration with task features, and mobile readiness with offline support across devices.

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    Lattics

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    Lattics is an all-in one knowledge management tool. It offers most of the things in Obsidian, Scrivener and Zotero together.

    19 Lattics alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Top Lattics Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Live Preview
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  File Tagging
    9.  PDF annotation
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Knowledge Management

    Lattics VS Dendron

     
  7. Tiro Notes icon

    Tiro Notes

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    An open-source, cross-platform markdown editor designed for extensibility & flexibility.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    Main Interface

    Tiro Notes Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  No registration required
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Notebook

    Tiro Notes VS Dendron

     
  8. Telekasten icon

    Telekasten

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    A Neovim (lua) plugin for working with a markdown zettelkasten / wiki and mixing it with a journal, based on telescope.nvim.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Telekasten VS Dendron

     
  10. Print(Notes) icon

    Print(Notes)

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    A cross-platform markdown notes app inspired by Google Keep and Obsidian, made with Flutter.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    Print(Notes) screenshot 1

    Print(Notes) VS Dendron

     
  11. Safe Notes icon

    Safe Notes

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    Safe Notes is a security project aimed at providing an encrypted, private note manager that works locally and protects notes from various threat actors.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  No Tracking

    Safe Notes VS Dendron

     
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    Noteful

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    Noteful is your one-stop note-taking app to experience the new paperless revolution on iPad.

    238 Noteful alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Noteful screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Full-Text Search
    4.  Handwritten Notes
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Notebook
    8.  Voice Notes
    9.  Export to PDF
    10.  Tagging

    Noteful VS Dendron

     
  13. Bundled Notes icon

    Bundled Notes

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    A modern note-taking, list-making and writing app with markdown rich-text editing, powerful customization, a beautiful interface, a dark theme, and much more.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Built-in viewer
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  List management
    7.  Notebook

    Bundled Notes VS Dendron

     
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    EasyOrg

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    EasyOrg is a Task Management and Personal Project Management app. Your data is store in regular text files in Emacs org-mode format. You can write your tasks and notes in an editor or by using a graphical user interface.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    EasyOrg screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  Subtasks
    3.  Calendar View
    4.  Reminders
    5.  Task Time Tracking
    6.  Goal Tracking
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Live Preview
    10.  WYSIWYG Support
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Goal Setting

    EasyOrg VS Dendron

     
  15. Rocketnotes icon

    Rocketnotes

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    Rocketnotes is a web-based Markdown note taking app with AI-powered text completion. You can sign up for free or deploy it with low effort to your personal AWS account. Check out the installation guides for deploying Rocketnotes at AWS or running it on your local machine with...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Mac
    • Online
    Rocketnotes screenshot 1

    Rocketnotes Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Autocompletion
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Tree view
    6.  Electron based
    7.  AI-Powered
    8.  Drag and Drop
    9.  Tree structure

    Rocketnotes VS Dendron

     
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