Dropbox AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to Dropbox is Nextcloud, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Dropbox and eight of them are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to Dropbox are CryptPad, Cryptee, Hoodik and bewCloud.

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  1. Nextcloud icon

    Nextcloud

     1203 likes

    Nextcloud is an open source software that allows you to manage your files and sync them across all your devices - like Dropbox. There are, however, several differences: You can self-host a Nextcloud instance, allowing you to fully manage it, or you can use a Nextcloud provider to host your data for you. You have access to more security, privacy and administration options. You can add plugins for almost everything (emails, tasks, calendars, maps, news, video chats, notes, and more).

    Of course, it’s a bit more complicated to set up since you have to self-host it or find a provider, but if what you’re looking for is an open source and extensible solution that you can fully manage yourself, Nextcloud might be the right pick for you.

    166 Nextcloud alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
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  2. CryptPad icon

    CryptPad

     186 likes

    CryptPad is a private-by-design alternative to popular office tools and cloud services. All the content stored on CryptPad is encrypted before being sent, which means nobody can access your data unless you give them the keys.

    93 CryptPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

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

    Cryptee

     111 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.

    90 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  5. Hoodik icon

    Hoodik

     28 likes

    Lightweight, self-hosted encrypted cloud storage enabling fast uploads and downloads, easy Docker install, secure public link sharing, browser-side cryptography, searchable metadata, and low RAM footprint. Designed for privacy, performance, and file management.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  6. bewCloud icon

    bewCloud

     5 likes

    Open-source cloud storage solution built on TypeScript, Deno, and Fresh, offering a minimal, user-friendly interface, WebDAV file access, easy sharing, modular architecture, and integration with existing clients, designed for privacy and flexible self-hosting.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  7. AirSend icon

    AirSend

     53 likes

    AirSend is a simple collaboration space for professionals and small teams that brings all your conversations, files, notes, and to-do lists into one place so that you can get work done faster and easier.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. notenote.cc icon

    notenote.cc

     7 likes

    Your own Instagram, encrypted.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
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  10. Blink Vault icon

    Blink Vault

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    The zero-config AI knowledge base. See it, save it, and let AI automatically summarize and tag your screenshots and bookmarks. No folders required.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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