Geeknote AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Geeknote

Geeknote is described as 'Opensource Evernote console client for Linux, FreeBSD and Mac OS X. Use it for system administration needs, creating notes, notebooks, sync your local directories with Evernote notebooks' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Geeknote for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Mac and Web-based apps. The best Geeknote alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Geeknote are Trilium Notes, Cryptee, Org mode and Milanote.

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Geeknote is an opensource Evernote console client for Linux, FreeBSD and Mac OS X. Use it for system administration needs, creating notes, notebooks, sync your local directories with Evernote notebooks.

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Geeknote alternatives page was last updated Apr 25, 2024
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  1. 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.

    64 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
    CherryTree iconGeeknote Icon

    CherryTree VS Geeknote

    Is CherryTree a good alternative to Geeknote?
     

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

    • CherryTree is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Geeknote.

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceGeeknote is also Free and Open Source
  2. Trilium Notes icon
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    Trilium Notes

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    Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.

    342 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 iconGeeknote Icon

    Trilium Notes VS Geeknote

    Is Trilium Notes a good alternative to Geeknote?
     

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

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceGeeknote is also Free and Open Source
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focusedGeeknote is not according to our users
  4. Cryptee icon
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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
    Cryptee iconGeeknote Icon

    Cryptee VS Geeknote

    Is Cryptee a good alternative to Geeknote?
     

    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Geeknote.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceGeeknote is Free and Open Source
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightGeeknote is not according to our users
  5. Org mode icon
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    Org mode

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    Org mode is for keeping notes, maintaining TODO lists, planning projects, and authoring documents with a fast and effective plain-text system.

    267 Org mode alternatives
    Org mode screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GNU Emacs
    Structured Editing
    Transparent Tables
    +4
    Superior Source Code

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Literate programming
    2.  Task Time Tracking
    3. GNU Emacs icon  Emacs integration
    4.  Plain text file
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Outliner
    7.  Hierarchical Structure
    8.  Portable
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  Export to HTML
    11.  Web-Based
    12.  Outline mode
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  6. Milanote icon
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    Milanote

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    Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.

    336 Milanote alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Milanote Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Vision board
    4.  Artists dashboard
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Mind Map view
    Milanote iconGeeknote Icon

    Milanote VS Geeknote

    Is Milanote a good alternative to Geeknote?
     

    • Milanote is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Geeknote.

    • Milanote is Freemium and ProprietaryGeeknote is Free and Open Source
  7. 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.

    44 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
    Passfindr iconGeeknote Icon

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  9. Notepack icon
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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.

    334 Notepack alternatives
    Markdown support

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dark mode enabled
    Tasks list
    +2
    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
    Notepack iconGeeknote Icon

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  10. 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.

    234 Indigrid alternatives
    Indigrid screenshot 1

    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.

    Indigrid iconGeeknote Icon

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  11. scrutch icon
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    scrutch

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    End-to-encrypted, laser-focussed yet elegant editor. No registration, no login, no ads, no tracking, no hassle. Just write. In private or together with others.

    286 scrutch alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Distraction-free Writing
    11.  Share notes
    12.  Progressive Web App
    scrutch iconGeeknote Icon

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  12. Diaro icon
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    Diaro

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    Diaro is designed to record your activities, daily events, appointments, experiences, thoughts, secrets and ideas throughout the day and sync data across all your devices. It is the easiest and most secure way to keep a diary.

    135 Diaro alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire

    Diaro Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  File Tagging
    3.  Calendar View
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Multiple languages
    8. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    Diaro iconGeeknote Icon

    Diaro VS Geeknote

    Is Diaro a good alternative to Geeknote?
     

    • Diaro is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Geeknote.

    • Diaro is Freemium and ProprietaryGeeknote is Free and Open Source
  13. MixNote NotePad Notes icon
    MixNote NotePad Notes icon

    MixNote NotePad Notes

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    MixNote is a mobile note taking app, like a memo pad or notepad. Take note of every deserved thing, with text, ToDo, voice and picture.

    315 MixNote NotePad Notes alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    MixNote NotePad Notes Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Voice Notes
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    MixNote NotePad Notes iconGeeknote Icon

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  14. Idea Notebook icon
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    Idea Notebook

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    Never forget another brilliant idea. Log, organize and track your ideas and more with the Idea Notebook.

    287 Idea Notebook alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android

    Idea Notebook Features

    1.  Idea
    Idea Notebook iconGeeknote Icon

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