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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. Org-roam icon
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    Org-roam

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    Org-roam is a Roam replica built around the all-powerful Org-mode.

    63 Org-roam alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GNU Emacs
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Backlinks
    2.  No registration required
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Syntax Highlighting
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Hierarchical Structure
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  Dark Mode
    10. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  Works Offline
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  2. WeNote icon
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    WeNote

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    WeNote is simple and easy to use. You can create color notes, to-do lists, reminders and calendar quickly.

    39 WeNote alternatives
    4 different themes
    Calendar and reminders
    +5
    Create notes and to-do lists

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet

    WeNote Features

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  4. Notes (PFA) icon
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    Notes (PFA)

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    Privacy Friendly Notes allows you to take and manage notes on Android devices. It belongs to the Privacy Friendly Apps group developed by the research group SECUSO at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. More information can be found an secuso.org/pfa

    58 Notes (PFA) alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • F-Droid
    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Checklists
    5.  Sketching
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    Craft

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

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  6. CubyText icon
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    CubyText

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    An open-source knowledge management app.

    35 CubyText alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Knowledge base
    3.  Knowledge Management
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    +1
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    Discontinued

    The last version (0.0.4) is from October 2022.

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  7. Webtrotion icon
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    Webtrotion

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    Webtrotion is a highly configurable and easy-to-install website builder, crafted with the Astro framework and Notion. Use it to effortlessly create a blog or website.

    52 Webtrotion alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Webtrotion Features

    1. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
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  8. Curiota icon
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    Curiota

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    Curiota is a free, fast, always available, easy to use macOS app for taking quick notes and collecting files. Instead of a proprietary database, Curiota uses standard file formats, a completely open file hierarchy, and Spotlight.

    50 Curiota alternatives
    Curiota screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Full-Text Search
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Ad-free
    8. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    9. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    10.  Sync with iCloud
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  10. Buildin.AI icon
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    Buildin.AI

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    Buildin.AI is a real-time collaboration space where you can write, plan, read, and organize information in one place. Now available for free for personal use or to experience for free with your team.

    51 Buildin.AI alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Buildin.AI Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  AI-Powered
    3.  All in one
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  11. Many Notes

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    Many Notes is a markdown note-taking app designed for simplicity! Easily create or import your vaults and organize your thoughts right away.

    54 Many Notes alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Tree view
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  12. Rucola icon
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    Rucola

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    Terminal-based markdown note manager to view statistics, explore connections and launch editing and viewing applications.

    54 Rucola alternatives
    Select view of all indexed notes

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Display View of a single note

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Rust
    11.  Zettelkasten note method
    12.  Terminal-based
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  13. Saner.ai icon
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    Saner.ai

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    Saner.ai is your Simple yet Powerful Second Brain, enabling you to instantly capture, find, and gain insights without manual organizing.

    74 Saner.ai alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    +3
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Automatic Backup
    2.  Full-Text Search
    3.  Web Clipper
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  File Tagging
    6.  PDF annotation
    7.  No Coding Required
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Note organization
    12.  Knowledge Management
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  14. ToolStack Folio icon
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    ToolStack Folio

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    A beautiful markdown note-taking app for GNOME (forked from Paper).

    50 ToolStack Folio alternatives
    Preferences window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    Note taking

    ToolStack Folio Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Live Preview
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Notebook
    7.  Gtk
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  15. Anotalos icon
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    Anotalos

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    Advanced and fully featured notes app for iPhone, iPad & Mac. Built with the latest technologies to handle almost anything.

    52 Anotalos alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  File Tagging
    4.  Sync with iCloud
    5.  Tagging
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