FSNotes Alternatives for Windows

FSNotes is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is Standard Notes, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to FSNotes and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to FSNotes are Zettlr, Zim, Turtl and Lockbook.

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  1. Standard Notes icon

    Standard Notes

     696 likes

    Secure note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, unlimited syncing across all platforms, offline access, detailed organization through tags, strong passcode and biometric protections, and premium features like encrypted files, themes, web clipper, super note types, and hardware key support.

    158 Standard Notes alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    Standard notes is a bad FSNotes alternative.

    • Is not file based (I can't sync and manage files myself)
    • Bad non-native web-based UI that's counter-intuitive to a Mac user
    • Nags with account and online features on every launch
    • Does not support Markdown (unless you enable online features and pay)
    • Half of other features doesn't work, unless you enable online features and pay
    • Standard Notes is Freemium and Open SourceFSNotes is Free and Open Source
    • Standard Notes is Minimalistic, Security-focused and CustomizableFSNotes is not according to our users
  2. Zettlr icon

    Zettlr

     253 likes

    Unified writing platform offering note-taking, easy citations with Zotero integration, LaTeX/Word templates, snippets, themes, dark modes, code highlighting, multi-language support, and knowledge management with Zettelkasten for seamless writing from notes to books.

    201 Zettlr alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    Zettlr Main Window (dark mode)
     
  4. Zim icon

    Zim

     514 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"...

    337 Zim alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  5. Turtl icon

    Turtl

     179 likes

    Whether it's bookmarks or passwords, files or shopping lists...Turtl organizes it all and makes it easy to find later. Sync across your devices. Leave nothing behind.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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  6. Lockbook icon

    Lockbook

     20 likes

    Provides end-to-end encrypted note-taking, file storage, and sketching with syncing across platforms, zero data collection, no personal info or passwords required, open-source code for transparency, and optional premium storage, all via native and CLI tools.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Self-Hosted
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  7. Mimiri Notes icon

    Mimiri Notes

     20 likes

    Secure device-synced notepad using AES-GCM-256 encryption to protect confidential data. Features include a tree-structure for note organization, historical changes tracking, and collaboration options. Supports all major platforms with cloud sync and offline access.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Main app window - Dark mode
     
  9. UpNote icon

    UpNote

     40 likes

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

    324 UpNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    UpNote screenshot 1
     
  10. Notable icon

    Notable

     34 likes

    Notable is a cross-platform note app. Notes are plain Markdown files, their metadata is stored as Markdown front matter. Attachments are also plain files, if you attach a picture.jpg to a note everything about it will be preserved, and it will remain accessible like any other...

    78 Notable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
    Notable screenshot 1
     
  11. Notepack icon

    Notepack

     16 likes

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

    Cost / License

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Markdown support
     
  12. MyInfo icon

    MyInfo

     40 likes

    MyInfo is a personal information manager for Windows. It will help you capture, organize, edit and share ideas, documents, tasks, and web pages.

    313 MyInfo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. HelixNotes icon

    HelixNotes

     5 likes

    HelixNotes is a local markdown note-taking app built with Rust, Tauri 2.0, and SvelteKit. Your notes are standard .md files on your filesystem - sync with whatever you want or nothing at all.

    77 HelixNotes alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  14. RunaBook icon

    RunaBook

     24 likes

    RunaBook is a tool for creating notes, managing tasks, and establishing knowledge bases. It features a tree-structured record system for easy organization, and offers various field types for data entry, such as text, number, date/time, and labels.

    29 RunaBook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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