Flownote AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Flownote

Flownote is described as 'Is clean and simple note taking software with sketching support' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Flownote, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, SaaS, Linux and Mac apps. The best Flownote alternative is Google Docs, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Flownote are CherryTree, Trilium Notes, Cryptee and UpNote.

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  1. Google Docs icon
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    Google Docs

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    Google Docs is an online word processor, part of Google Drive, that lets you create and format text documents and collaborate with other people in real time. Here's what you can do with Google Docs:

    109 Google Docs alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Top Google Docs Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Cloud based
    4.  Collaborative writing
    5.  Online Sharing
    6.  High Availability
    7. Office Online icon  Office Online integration
    8.  File Versioning
    9.  Works Offline
    10. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    11. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    12.  Dark Mode
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    Google Docs VS Flownote

    Is Google Docs a good alternative to Flownote?
     

    • Google Docs is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Flownote.

    • Google Docs is the most popular free alternative to Flownote.

    • Google Docs is Free and ProprietaryFlownote is Paid and Proprietary
  2. CherryTree icon
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    CherryTree

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    A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.

    62 CherryTree alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    Top CherryTree Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    4.  Includes images in notes
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Tree view
    7.  Tree Style Tabs
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Portable
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Support for MarkDown
    12.  Code Formatting
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    CherryTree VS Flownote

    Is CherryTree a good alternative to Flownote?
     

    • CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Flownote.

    • CherryTree is the most popular Open Source alternative to Flownote.

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceFlownote is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Trilium Notes icon
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    Trilium Notes

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    Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.

    341 Trilium Notes alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Knowledge base
    2.  Tree of notes
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Encrypted Notes
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Web Clipper
    12.  Support for scripting
    Discontinued

    Trilium transitions into maintenance mode and don't plan adding any new major functionality. You can take a look at this community fork: https://github.com/TriliumNext

    Trilium Notes iconFlownote Icon

    Trilium Notes VS Flownote

    Is Trilium Notes a good alternative to Flownote?
     

    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Flownote.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceFlownote is Paid and Proprietary
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focusedFlownote is not according to our users
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    Cryptee

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    Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

    39 Cryptee alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Rich text editing
    4.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Cloud Hosting
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  File Storage
    11.  WYSIWYG Support
    12.  Evernote import
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    Cryptee VS Flownote

    Is Cryptee a good alternative to Flownote?
     

    • Cryptee is the most popular SaaS alternative to Flownote.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceFlownote is Paid and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightFlownote is not according to our users
  6. UpNote icon
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    UpNote

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    UpNote is an elegant and powerful note app that works seamlessly across platforms: iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.

    303 UpNote alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Nested Folders
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No Coding Required
    12.  Markdown preview
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  7. Walling icon
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    Walling

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    Working on a project, researching a topic or writing an article? Walling makes it easy to break down your ideas, refine them and visually organize them.

    267 Walling alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Walling Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Online collaboration
    5.  Wiki
    6.  Notebook
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  9. Widget-Board icon
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    Widget-Board

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    Widget Board is a productivity tool that lets you create custom boards with your favorite widgets such as tasks, notes, media, date & time, weather, calendar and so much more!.

    47 Widget-Board alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Context Chrome Extension
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Widget-Board Features

    1.  Brainstorming
    2.  Upload images
    3.  Widgets
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  10. Passfindr icon
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    Passfindr

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    Passfindr is a web based premium Personal knowledge base, Password manager and Bookmark manager application to securely store passwords and other sensitive information in a virtual vault locked with individual master passwords.

    42 Passfindr alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Passfindr Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Bookmark Organization
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    5.  Password Generator
    6.  Built-in Note Taker
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    Notepack

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    Privacy oriented, without vendor lock in note organizer, todo list desktop application. Work offline with text, markdown and pdf files.

    333 Notepack alternatives
    Markdown support

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dark mode enabled
    Tasks list
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    Create new workspace

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  WebDAV Sync
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  12. Indigrid icon
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    Indigrid

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    A new medium for your ideas—augment your thinking with a text editor designed for structuring lists. Side-by-side views allow 3 modes of thinking.

    233 Indigrid alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Brainstorming
    4.  Sidebar
    5.  Portable
    6.  Outline organization
    7.  Kanban Board
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  Outline folding
    10.  Tree structure
    11.  Outline mode
    12.  Side-by-Side View
    Discontinued

    The last version is from 2020.

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    Twake

     26 likes
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    Twake is a real-time teamwork platform. It is a suite of collaborative tools that includes the specificities of some bestsellers (Slack, Trello, Google Drive...). We provide professional messaging, storage space, online collaborative editors (Words, Excel, PowerPoint), task...

    125 Twake alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Twake Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Workspaces
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  14. OneNote Online icon
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    OneNote Online

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    OneNote Online, part of Office Online, is the online version of Microsoft OneNote .

    245 OneNote Online alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS

    OneNote Online Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Notebook
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    OneNote Online iconFlownote Icon

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