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The best Note-taking alternative to PrivateNotes is Obsidian, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to PrivateNotes and loads of them are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to PrivateNotes are Joplin, Logseq, Anytype and Notion.

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PrivateNotes (formerly Exocortex) is an encrypted note-taking app designed for networked thought. It allows you to link ideas together, creating a web of interconnected notes that mimic how your mind works.

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  1. QOwnNotes icon
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    QOwnNotes

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    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.

    227 QOwnNotes alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt
    QOwnNotes main screen vertical layout
    QOwnNotes todo list manager
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Local Storage
    3.  Plain text file
    4.  Tagging
    5. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Syntax Highlighting
    8.  Subtasks
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Synchronization
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  2. Dendron icon
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    Dendron

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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 features you would expect like tagging, backlinks, a graph view, split panes, and so forth.

    188 Dendron alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Local Storage
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Hierarchical Structure
    4.  Block reference
    5.  Graph view
    6.  VSCode
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Backlinks
    9.  Quick reference lookup
    10.  Publishing
    11.  Tagging
    12.  Bidirectional links
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  4. Docmost icon
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    Docmost

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    Docmost is an open-source collaborative wiki and documentation software. It is an open-source alternative to Confluence and Notion.

    61 Docmost alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  File Versioning
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Built-in Commenting System
    7.  Attachments
    8.  Knowledge Management
    9.  Nested Notes
    10.  Wiki
    11.  Knowledge base
    12.  Activity history
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    Foam

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    Foam is a personal knowledge management and sharing system inspired by Roam Research, built on Visual Studio Code and GitHub.

    238 Foam alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Visual Studio Code

    Foam Features

    1.  Knowledge base
    2.  VSCode
    3.  Knowledge Management
    4.  Write files in markdown
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Support for MarkDown
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  7. Nuclino icon
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    Nuclino

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    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.

    298 Nuclino alternatives
    Nuclino screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Mind Map view
    3.  Kanban Board
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Team Collaboration
    7.  Drag and Drop
    8.  Wiki-like interface
    9.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    10.  Custom fields
    11.  Internal linking
    12.  Hierarchical Structure
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  8. Capacities icon
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    Capacities

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    Capacities offers a revolutionary note-taking experience by utilizing a network-based structure for knowledge capture and organization. Users create unique entities like ideas and questions in a graph view, fostering personalized and interconnected know-how beyond traditional folders.

    46 Capacities alternatives
    Capacities screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Wall view to get an overview of a topic. All mentions are displayed.
    Graph view to browse your network of thoughts.
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    Combine images, code, math, and columns on a page to outline your thoughts.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Knowledge Management
    2.  Knowledge base
    3.  Full-Text Search
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Calendar View
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Portable
    9.  WYSIWYG Support
    10.  File Tagging
    11.  Support for MarkDown
    12.  Support for @mentions
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  10. Marknote icon
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    Marknote

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    Marknote lets you create rich text notes and easily organise them into notebooks. You can personalise your notebooks by choosing an icon and accent color for each one, making it easy to distinguish between them and keep your notes at your fingertips.

    81 Marknote alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Save as Markdown
    5.  Notebook
    6.  KDE
    7.  No registration required
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Spell Checking
    12.  Note Manager
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  11. Craft icon
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    Craft

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    Craft offers document creation with stunning visuals, seamless navigation, and effortless sharing. Nest notes, use AI for summaries, and export in multiple formats.

    56 Craft alternatives
    Craft screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    +9
    Craft screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Sheet linking
    3.  Knowledge Management
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  File Versioning
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Handwritten Notes
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  Full-Text Search
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Notebook
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  12. Microsoft Loop icon
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    Microsoft Loop

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    Microsoft Loop is an app designed for co-creation that brings your team and ideas together in one place. With Loop components that sync across apps in real-time, you can stay in sync without switching apps and get more done right where you are.

    45 Microsoft Loop alternatives
    Microsoft Loop screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    +3
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    Top Microsoft Loop Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Recurring Tasks
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Support for @mentions
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7. Microsoft Teams icon  Microsoft Teams Integration
    8.  Wiki-like interface
    9.  AI-Powered
    10.  Wiki documentation
    11.  Wiki
    12.  Visual bookmarks
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  13. Bear icon
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    Bear

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    Bear is a beautiful and flexible writing app for note-taking and prose, both on the go for iOS devices and for the Mac OS desktop.

    225 Bear alternatives
    Bear screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Bear screenshot 1
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    +5
    Bear screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Syntax Highlighting
    4.  Distraction-free Writing
    5.  Nested tags
    6.  Search by tags
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Web Clipper
    11.  No registration required
    12.  WYSIWYG Support
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  14. Roam Research icon
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    Roam Research

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    As easy to use as a word document or bulleted list, and as powerful for finding, collecting, and connecting related ideas as a graph database. Collaborate with others in real time, or store all your data locally.

    140 Roam Research alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Top Roam Research Features

    1.  Bidirectional links
    2.  Block reference
    3.  Graph view
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Pomodoro Timer
    6.  Full-Text Search
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Kanban Board
    12.  Syntax Highlighting
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  15. Mimiri Notes icon
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    Mimiri Notes

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    Secure device-synced notepad using AES-GCM-256 encryption to protect confidential data. Features include a tree-structure for note organization, historical changes tracking, and collaboration options. Supports all major platforms with cloud sync and offline access.

    53 Mimiri Notes alternatives
    Mimiri Notes screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Mimiri Notes screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  AES-256 Encryption
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  File Versioning
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Tree structure
    9.  Electron based
    10.  AES Encryption
    11.  Note organization
    12.  Client side encryption
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