FlowNote for Mac AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like FlowNote for Mac

FlowNote for Mac is described as 'The simplest yet clever Mac menubar note. Simply type in your notes. No navigation. No button click. No category search. New text field generates automatically for your next input. All notes are listed in time flow' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are eight alternatives to FlowNote for Mac for Mac, Windows, iPhone and iPad. The best FlowNote for Mac alternative is Flash Note. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Notepad Menu Edition or Jot menubar notes. Other great apps like FlowNote for Mac are Quick Draft, What's Up Doc?, DropNote and FIPLAB MiniNote.

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FlowNote for Mac alternatives page was last updated Mar 20, 2025
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  1. Flash Note icon

    Flash Note

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    The fastest way to take notes on your Mac. Access instantly from the menu bar, without cluttering the Dock. Take notes instantly, distraction-free.

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    • Mac
    Flash Note screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Distraction-free Writing
    2.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Flash Note VS FlowNote for Mac

     

    • Flash Note is the most popular Mac alternative to FlowNote for Mac.

    • Flash Note is the most popular commercial alternative to FlowNote for Mac.

    • Flash Note is Paid and ProprietaryFlowNote for Mac is Free and Proprietary
  2. Notepad Menu Edition icon

    Notepad Menu Edition

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    Instantly jot down thoughts with a simple, autosaving text panel that integrates smoothly into your workflow.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Notepad Menu Edition screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  On top
    3.  Sits in the MenuBar
    4.  Auto-saving
    5.  Low memory usage

    Notepad Menu Edition VS FlowNote for Mac

     

    • Notepad Menu Edition is the most popular free alternative to FlowNote for Mac.

    • Notepad Menu Edition is Free and ProprietaryFlowNote for Mac is also Free and Proprietary
    • Notepad Menu Edition is LightweightFlowNote for Mac is not according to our users
  4. Jot menubar notes icon

    Jot menubar notes

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    Create simple notes from your Mac menubar. Jot is a minimal, open-source note taking app that lives in your Mac menubar. Build it from source for free or buy a pre-built version through Gumroad.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    Jot menubar notes screenshot 1

    Jot menubar notes VS FlowNote for Mac

     

    • Jot menubar notes is the most popular Open Source alternative to FlowNote for Mac.

    • Jot menubar notes is Freemium and Open SourceFlowNote for Mac is Free and Proprietary
  5. Quick Draft icon

    Quick Draft

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    Sometimes you just need a place to jot down a quick note or draft an email or text on the fly. Write your draft and immediately copy or share to another app. When you come back, keep working or delete the note and start over.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Quick Draft screenshot 1

    Quick Draft Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Note organization
    5.  Notebook

    Quick Draft VS FlowNote for Mac

     

    • Quick Draft is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to FlowNote for Mac.

    • Quick Draft is Free and ProprietaryFlowNote for Mac is also Free and Proprietary
  6. What's Up Doc? icon

    What's Up Doc?

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    Pomodoro inspired minimalist note taking for busy people.

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    • Windows
    What's Up Doc? screenshot 1

    What's Up Doc? Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer

    What's Up Doc? VS FlowNote for Mac

     

    • What's Up Doc? is the most popular Windows alternative to FlowNote for Mac.

    • What's Up Doc? is Paid and ProprietaryFlowNote for Mac is Free and Proprietary
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    DropNote

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    DropNote is the perfect macOS app to manage your notes. Easy to use, with a clean interface and dock integration.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    DropNote screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Full-Text Search
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Note organization
    8.  Tabbed interface
    9.  Sits in the MenuBar
    10.  Auto-saving
    11.  Note Manager

    DropNote VS FlowNote for Mac

     
  9. FIPLAB MiniNote icon

    FIPLAB MiniNote

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    The app lives in your Mac's menubar and is always available at the click of a button. Use it to write down your thoughts and important pieces of information and be happy in the knowledge that your notes will be easily accessible when needed.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    FIPLAB MiniNote screenshot 1

    FIPLAB MiniNote VS FlowNote for Mac

     
  10. FiveNotes icon

    FiveNotes

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    Quickly accessed, 5 Markdown-formatted notes right from the Menubar icon. Available even on full screen apps with ability to stay on top.

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    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    FiveNotes screenshot 1

    FiveNotes VS FlowNote for Mac

     
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