Freeform AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to Freeform is AFFiNE, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Freeform and ten of them are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to Freeform are OpenBoard Whiteboard, Rnote, Milanote and MindMeister.

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  1. AFFiNE icon

    AFFiNE

     113 likes

    Open-source, privacy-focused workspace combining note-taking, project and task management, Kanban board, interactive whiteboard, Pomodoro timer, Markdown support, offline access, real-time team collaboration with @mentions, goal tracking, subtasks, and customizable features.

    156 AFFiNE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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  2. OpenBoard Whiteboard icon

    OpenBoard Whiteboard

     70 likes

    OpenBoard is a cross-platform (Linux / Windows / macOS) interactive whiteboard application. It is currently maintained by the Education Department (DIP) of the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland.

    99 OpenBoard Whiteboard alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    OpenBoard Whiteboard screenshot 1
     
  4. Rnote icon

    Rnote

     37 likes

    Rnote aims to be a simple but functional note taking application for freehand drawing or annotating pictures or documents. It eventually should be able to import / export various media file formats.

    26 Rnote alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Rnote screenshot 1
     
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    Multiplatform and open source

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Rnote is Free and Open SourceFreeform is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Rnote is Privacy focusedFreeform is not according to our users
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    MindMeister

     141 likes

    MindMeister is the market-leader in online mind mapping. Unlike traditional mind mapping tools, MindMeister allows for real-time brainstorming sessions between an unlimited number of users and requires only a standard web browser.

    154 MindMeister alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    MindMeister desktop and mobile
     
  7. Mural icon

    Mural

     34 likes

    MURAL is a visual collaboration workspace for modern teams. Based in the cloud, MURAL serves shared, digital whiteboards where teams visually explore complex challenges, facilitate design thinking methods and organize Agile processes across any device.

    63 Mural alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Mural screenshot 1
     
  9. Padlet icon

    Padlet

     35 likes

    Padlet offers beautiful boards and canvases for visual thinkers and learners.

    18 Padlet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
    • Wordpress
    Beautiful boards and canvases for visual thinkers and learners. Used by 40 million people worldwide. Get started for free.
     
  11. Moqups icon

    Moqups

     78 likes

    A streamlined web app that helps you create and collaborate in real-time on wireframes, mockups, diagrams and prototypes.

    91 Moqups alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Diagramming & Mapping
     
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    Vani

     3 likes

    Vani is an intelligent visual collaboration platform where teams create, meet, and work together over a shared infinite canvas.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Collaborate with teammates, just like in real life
     
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