Dropbox Paper Alternatives

Dropbox Paper is described as 'Is more than a doc—it’s a workspace that brings creation and coordination together in one place' and is a popular Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Dropbox Paper, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including SaaS, Windows, Mac and Android apps. The best Dropbox Paper alternative is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Dropbox Paper are Super Productivity, Anytype, Notion and Trello.

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  1. Workflowy icon
     322 likes

    Offers limitless nested lists for outlining, instant sync on web and mobile, real-time collaboration, file and photo uploads, kanban boards, tagging, offline editing, hoisting for branch focus, content sharing, text highlighting, and Dropbox auto-backup.

    414 Workflowy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  2. Nuclino icon
     138 likes

    Nuclino is a unified workspace where teams can bring all their knowledge, docs, and projects together in one place. It’s a modern, simple, and blazingly fast way to collaborate, without the chaos of files and folders, context switching, or silos.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
     
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    Nuclino vs Dropbox Paper Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Sam Rubens
    1

    Very similar tools but Nuclino offers better organizational optional through internal links, different views (list, graph, Kanban board), etc.

    Ola Johansson
    Positive
    0

    It's pretty good and simple team notetaking and "knowledgebase" app

    Alin Marsico
    Positive
    0

    A very similar product but with more organizational, team-focused features.

    3 of 10 comments
    • Nuclino is Freemium and ProprietaryDropbox Paper is Free and Proprietary
    • Nuclino is Lightweight and MinimalisticDropbox Paper is not according to our users
  3. Docmost icon
     52 likes

    Open-source wiki and documentation solution offering real-time collaborative editing, robust permissions, group management, spaces for organizing content, inline commenting, full-page history, advanced full-text search, nested pages, attachments, and flexible storage.

    141 Docmost alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
     
  4. Cryptee icon
     113 likes

    Encrypted, privacy-focused digital storage with zero-knowledge architecture supporting document editing, notes, journals, and photo storage with raw DSLR support, live sync, markdown, code, LaTeX, to-dos, audio, tables, EPUB, PDF, and cross-platform access.

    103 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. Proton Docs icon
     46 likes

    Docs in Proton Drive are end-to-end encrypted so your work stays safe from data breaches, online surveillance, and can never be fed into AI models.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Slite icon
     110 likes

    Designed for remote teams, it streamlines workflows by unifying documentation, discussion, and task execution. Features include a powerful editor, video explainers, sketch tools, integrations with Slack, Google Drive, project management tools, and advanced search capabilities.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Slite vs Dropbox Paper Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Laure Albouy
    9

    Slite makes it easier to organize your docs and find them with your team. The editor is minimalistic and collaborative.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    The editor is as great as the one from Paper + you have great ways to organize your knowledge and a great search to find it back easily. Lot of collaborative feature in the product to; Such as sharing in Slack, ping a teammates on a doc, comments, etc.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    The editor is as good as Dropbox Paper one. The two best ones existing right now. But collaboration features are way better and faster in Slite.

    3 of 15 comments
    • Slite is Freemium and ProprietaryDropbox Paper is Free and Proprietary
    • Slite is LightweightDropbox Paper is not according to our users
  7. Kan.bn icon
     35 likes

    Open source kanban platform offering team collaboration, workspace members, board visibility controls, Trello import, card labelling, detailed activity logs, commenting, and self-hosting options, plus upcoming board templates and third-party integrations.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. Taiga.io icon
     307 likes

    Agile project management platform with visual Kanban and Scrum boards, issue and ticket tracking, customizable workflows, dashboard/reporting, time tracking, multilingual support, free and premium SaaS, Open Source, and integrations for team collaboration.

    48 Taiga.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Django
    • Angular
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
     
  9. Wekan icon
     225 likes

    Open-source kanban board featuring real-time collaboration, customizable labels, filtered views, card comments, attachments, member assignments, permission roles, checklists, notifications, responsive design, integration options, and self-hosting support.

    240 Wekan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Sandstorm
    • Snapcraft
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
     
  10. HelixNotes icon
     21 likes

    HelixNotes is a local markdown note-taking app built with Rust, Tauri 2.0, and SvelteKit. Your notes are standard .md files on your filesystem - sync with whatever you want or nothing at all.

    147 HelixNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  11. Fizzy icon
     19 likes

    Modern kanban tool for tracking issues, bugs, ideas, and projects with auto-close for card management, public boards, webhooks for integrations, notifications stack, information surfacing for ignored cards, stamps for activity, and free for up to 1000 cards.

    83 Fizzy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  12. QOwnNotes icon
     102 likes

    Plain text notepad with markdown support and todo list manager for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows, that works together with the notes application of ownCloud.

    317 QOwnNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt
     
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