footnote AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like footnote

footnote is described as 'A beautiful, fast, and simple note taking app in the style of elementary OS' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to footnote for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best footnote alternative is Zim, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like footnote are Todoist, CherryTree, Trilium Notes and Cryptee.

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  1. Zim icon
     511 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"...

    317 Zim alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
    • Zim is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to footnote.

    • Zim is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to footnote.

    • Zim is Free and Open Sourcefootnote is also Free and Open Source
    • Zim is Lightweight and Privacy focusedfootnote is not according to our users
  2. Todoist icon
     435 likes

    Organizes tasks efficiently with quick add scheduling, 60+ tool integrations, advanced language recognition for recurring tasks, and platform compatibility. It offers project templates, visual task priorities, and personalized productivity insights.

    167 Todoist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Android Wear
    • Safari
    • Gmail
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
    • Todoist is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to footnote.

    • Todoist is Freemium and Proprietaryfootnote is Free and Open Source
  3. CherryTree icon
     321 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.

    100 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
     
  4. Trilium Notes icon
     111 likes

    The original trilium is transfered to this repo by its owner and the app continues to develop here as stated here: https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium

    373 Trilium Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to footnote.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open Sourcefootnote is also Free and Open Source
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focused, Lightweight and Customizablefootnote is not according to our users
  5. Cryptee icon
     103 likes

    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.

    72 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Cryptee is the most popular SaaS alternative to footnote.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open Sourcefootnote is Free and Open Source
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and Lightweightfootnote is not according to our users
  6. ToDoList icon
     164 likes

    Organize projects with deeply nested tasks, multi-language support, and flexible XML storage. Streamline scheduling, customize printing with stylesheets, and collaborate efficiently on multiple projects, including IT and general GTD use, on Windows or Linux via WINE.

    298 ToDoList alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
     
  7. Tomboy icon
     258 likes

    Tomboy is a desktop note-taking application for Linux, Unix, Windows, and Mac OS X. Simple and easy to use, but with potential to help you organize the ideas and information you deal with every day.

    228 Tomboy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  8. UpNote icon
     40 likes

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

    314 UpNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. RedNotebook icon
     116 likes

    RedNotebook is a graphical diary and journal helping you keep track of notes and thoughts. It includes a calendar navigation, customizable templates, export functionality and word clouds. You can also format, tag and search your entries.

    171 RedNotebook alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
     
  10. DEVONthink icon
     128 likes

    Organizes documents, notes, emails, PDFs, and media using AI-powered search, tagging, and OCR. Supports offline use, syncing across macOS and iOS, encryption, web clipping, automation, and customizable grouping for efficient information management.

    161 DEVONthink alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • DEVONthink is the most popular commercial alternative to footnote.

    • DEVONthink is Paid and Proprietaryfootnote is Free and Open Source
  11. wikidPad icon
     181 likes

    wikidPad is a Wiki-like notebook for storing your thoughts, ideas, todo lists, contacts, or anything else you can think of to write down. What makes wikidPad different from other notepad applications is the ease with which you can cross-link your information.

    213 wikidPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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