DEVONthink AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Todo List Managers

The best Todo List Manager alternative to DEVONthink is Obsidian, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to DEVONthink and many of them are Todo List Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Todo List Manager alternatives to DEVONthink are Joplin, Notesnook, Evernote and Trilium Notes.

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  1. Obsidian icon

    Obsidian

     1090 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.

    171 Obsidian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about Obsidian as an Alternative to DEVONthink
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    Devonthink does a superb job of making many types of content searchable, and supports very flexible means of categorisation.

    In particular, it doesn't lock you into "its" way of doing things.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Devonthink is for storing large numbers of different kinds of files, categorizing them, retrieving them, and finding connections between them. Obsidian does some of this, but in a much more limited way, and mostly only for text files.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Obsidian is a great DEVONthink alternative, some don't.

    • Obsidian is Freemium and ProprietaryDEVONthink is Paid and Proprietary
    • Obsidian is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDEVONthink is not according to our users
  2. Joplin icon

    Joplin

     875 likes

    Open source app for managing notes and to-dos with Markdown support. Syncs seamlessly across devices using services like Dropbox and OneDrive. Offers end-to-end encrypted synchronicity, offline access, rich import/export options, and a Web Clipper for browsers.

    109 Joplin alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Desktop and mobile apps
     
  4. Notesnook icon

    Notesnook

     175 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.

    297 Notesnook alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
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    Zoho Notebook

    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 advanc...

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  6. Evernote icon

    Evernote

     2483 likes

    App designed for cross-platform note-taking and organizing. Create notes with text, images, and audio, tag and search them. Features offline access, business card scanning, and presentation modes. Integrate with LinkedIn and secure with a passcode lock.

    83 Evernote alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire
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    Comments about Evernote as an Alternative to DEVONthink
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    Devon Think is also a file organizer, RSS feeder, and all purpose content documentation software with tagging. Devon Note is a lot more closer to Evernote in functionality.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Evernote is Freemium and ProprietaryDEVONthink is Paid and Proprietary
  8. SiYuan icon

    SiYuan

     77 likes

    SiYuan is a desktop Markdown Block-Reference and Bidirectional-Link note-taking application. Support fine-grained block-level reference and Markdown WYSIWYG.

    75 SiYuan alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • F-Droid
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  10. Bear icon

    Bear

     95 likes

    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.

    250 Bear alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Zoho Notebook icon

    Zoho Notebook

     91 likes

    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.

    319 Zoho Notebook alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  12. CintaNotes icon

    CintaNotes

     227 likes

    Ultra-ergonomic note app for Windows designed for efficient text capture from any application, file and image attachments, cross-device synchronization, hierarchic tagging, full-text search, encryption of notebooks, automatic backups, and offline use for enhanced safety.

    170 CintaNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  13. wikidPad icon

    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

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  14. Heynote icon

    Heynote

     19 likes

    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...

    57 Heynote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. KeyNote NF icon

    KeyNote NF

     88 likes

    KeyNote NF is a flexible, multi-featured tabbed notebook, based on Windows standard RichEdit control. It's always accessible with a single keypress, even if you work in another application.

    96 KeyNote NF alternatives

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    • Windows
    Each note a separate RTF note, are all contained within one KeyNote file
     
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