fylepad AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like fylepad

fylepad is described as 'Is your savior when other apps are too complex for simple tasks or too simple to even manage a basic to-do list. Designed for note-taking and Markdown-based editing, it strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and power' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are seven alternatives to fylepad for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Flathub and Web-based apps. The best fylepad alternative is Google Keep, which is free. Other great apps like fylepad are Beaver Notes, Marknote, Iotas and OpenNotas.

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fylepad alternatives page was last updated Jun 24, 2025
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  1. Google Keep icon

    Google Keep

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    Google Keep is a multifunctional tool that merges note-taking with browsing, allowing capture of thoughts, checklists, or voice notes, with cross-device synchronization. Features include color-coded notes, voice transcription, geo-fencing, collaboration, cloud storage, and seamless Google integration.

    85 Google Keep alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
    Google Keep screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Sync on many devices
    2.  Visual Organization
    3.  Share notes
    4.  Grocery List
    5.  Web-Based
    6.  Multiplatform
    7.  Photo notes
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Handwritten Notes
    11.  Reminders
    12. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar

    Google Keep VS fylepad

     

    • Google Keep is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to fylepad.

    • Google Keep is the most popular free alternative to fylepad.

    • Google Keep is Free and Proprietaryfylepad is Free and Open Source
  2. Beaver Notes icon

    Beaver Notes

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    Your personal note-taking haven for privacy and efficiency.

    56 Beaver Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    Beaver Notes screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Distraction-free
    4.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  File Tagging
    8. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Note organization
    11.  Focus Mode
    12.  Export to PDF

    Beaver Notes VS fylepad

     

    • Beaver Notes is the most popular Open Source alternative to fylepad.

    • Beaver Notes is Free and Open Sourcefylepad is also Free and Open Source
    • Beaver Notes is Privacy focused and Lightweightfylepad is not according to our users
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    Marknote

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    Marknote lets you create rich text notes and easily organise them into notebooks. You can personalise your notebooks by choosing an icon and accent color for each one, making it easy to distinguish between them and keep your notes at your fingertips.

    86 Marknote alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Marknote screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Save as Markdown
    5.  Notebook
    6.  KDE
    7.  No registration required
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Spell Checking
    12.  Note Manager

    Marknote VS fylepad

     
  5. Iotas icon

    Iotas

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    Iotas is a simple but elegant solution for notes especially but not only for GNOME users. Through Nextcloud integration, all notes can be kept in sync and accessed on different devices.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Notes overview desktop

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Spell Checking
    7.  Built-in viewer
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  Write files in markdown
    10.  Save as Markdown
    11. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    12.  Tagging

    Iotas VS fylepad

     
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    OpenNotas

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    OpenNotas is an open-source note-taking application, cross-platform based on PWA, focusing on security and device synchronization.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    OpenNotas screenshot 1

    OpenNotas VS fylepad

     
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    Notemod

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    At Notemod, we believe that taking notes should be simple, powerful, and accessible to everyone. Whether you're a student, professional, or creative thinker, Notemod is designed to streamline your note-taking experience with a modern touch.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Notemod screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Categories
    6.  Colored tags

    Notemod VS fylepad

     

    • Notemod is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to fylepad.

    • Notemod is Free and Open Sourcefylepad is also Free and Open Source
    • Notemod is Privacy focusedfylepad is not according to our users
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    Inkdown

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    A WYSIWYG Markdown editor, improve reading and editing experience. and generate your Markdown files into online documents in the easiest and fastest way.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Inkdown screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Write files in markdown
    3.  Save as Markdown
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Nested Folders
    8.  Distraction-free Writing

    Inkdown VS fylepad

     
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