Easy Notes AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Easy Notes

Apps similar to Easy Notes include Obsidian, which has a free version. Other options are Joplin, Anytype, Notesnook and Standard Notes. You're spoiled for choice with Note-taking Tools like Easy Notes: we list more than 100 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone and iPad.

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  1. Obsidian icon

    Obsidian

     1254 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.

    373 Obsidian alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • AppImage
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • CA flagCanada
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  2. Joplin icon

    Joplin

     949 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.

    243 Joplin alternatives

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    • 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
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
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  4. Anytype icon

    Anytype

     313 likes

    Manage notes, tasks, and projects offline with Markdown support. Enjoy encrypted storage, P2P syncing, and powerful dynamic collections across all devices, while allowing redistribution and modification for non-commercial uses.

    252 Anytype alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Source Available

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Docker
    • CH flagSwitzerland
    Movie Database
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  5. Notesnook icon

    Notesnook

     224 likes

    Offers open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes with device-based privacy, cross-platform support, private vault, secure sync, offline access, markdown editor, exports to multiple formats, automatic backups, organizational tools, and strong encryption.

    407 Notesnook alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Self-Hosted
    • PK flagPakistan
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  6. Standard Notes icon

    Standard Notes

     709 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.

    229 Standard Notes alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • US flagUnited States
    Plain text note on free version.
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  8. Simplenote icon

    Simplenote

     612 likes

    Cloud-based, open-source note-taking app supporting plain text notes, lists, and ideas with real-time sync, multi-device support, version history, markdown, tagging, collaborative editing, no ads, and free registration required for all cloud features.

    200 Simplenote alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    • US flagUnited States
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  9. Zim icon

    Zim

     521 likes

    Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by either clicking on the "Create new note"...

    365 Zim alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
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  10. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

     336 likes

    Hierarchical note-taking software that is free, open-source, cross-platform. Features include rich text, syntax highlighting, multi-level lists, embedded files, customizable interface, code execution, PDF export, spell check, images & tables, and comprehensive project management support.

    160 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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  11. Cryptee icon

    Cryptee

     114 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU
    Cryptee screenshot 1
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  12. Fossify Notes icon

    Fossify Notes

     35 likes

    Introducing Fossify Notes – your ultimate tool for effortless note-taking, organization, and planning. Simplify your life with this intuitive organizer designed to streamline your tasks and ideas effortlessly.

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • IN flagIndia
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  13. Turtl icon

    Turtl

     180 likes

    Whether it's bookmarks or passwords, files or shopping lists...Turtl organizes it all and makes it easy to find later. Sync across your devices. Leave nothing behind.

    209 Turtl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • US flagUnited States
    Turtl screenshot 1
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  14. Bear icon

    Bear

     102 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.

    321 Bear alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU
    Bear screenshot 1
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