Notes Foss AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Task Management Tools

The best Task Management alternative to Notes Foss is Zim, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Notes Foss and seven of them are Task Management Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Task Management Tool alternatives to Notes Foss are UpNote, FuseBase, GitJournal and Hyperdraft.

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Notes Foss alternatives page was last updated Feb 25, 2025
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  1. Zim icon
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    Zim

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    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"...

    294 Zim alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Plain text file
    3.  Wiki-like interface
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Note organization
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Outliner
    9.  Text formatting
    10.  Portable
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Notebook
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    • Zim is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Notes Foss.

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

    • Zim is Free and Open SourceNotes Foss is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Zim is LightweightNotes Foss is not according to our users
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    UpNote

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

    307 UpNote alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Nested Folders
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No Coding Required
    12.  Markdown preview
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    • UpNote is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Notes Foss.

    • UpNote is Freemium and ProprietaryNotes Foss is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • UpNote is LightweightNotes Foss is not according to our users
  4. FuseBase icon
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    FuseBase

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    FuseBase is a comprehensive software solution designed to streamline the interaction between teams and clients. It eliminates the need for clients to navigate multiple applications by providing a singular platform for project briefs, feedback, and updates.

    198 FuseBase alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Top FuseBase Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Goal Tracking
    3.  Reminders
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  Task Time Tracking
    7.  No Coding Required
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Support for @mentions
    10.  Calendar View
    11.  Data visualization
    12.  Progress tracking
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    GitJournal

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    Manage your Notes from any Git Repo.

    246 GitJournal alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2. Git icon  Git integration
    3. Android icon  Android Sync
    4.  Works Offline
    5. GitLab icon  Gitlab integration
    6. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    7. Git icon  Git Support
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Real time collaboration
    11.  Command line interface
    12.  No Tracking
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  7. Hyperdraft icon
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    Hyperdraft

     8 likes
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    Turn your notes into a website.

    191 Hyperdraft alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • RemoteStorage

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Browser-based
    6.  Mobile friendly
    7.  Wiki
    8.  Tablet support
    9.  Voiceover
    10.  0data
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  8. Memrey icon
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    Memrey

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    Full-featured, cross-platform note-taking and note management tool with advanced collaboration and editing features to let you work with multiple notes at the same time.

    187 Memrey alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Memrey Features

    1.  Notebook
    2.  Note organization
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  10. Shine - Plan Tomorrow, Today icon
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    Shine - Plan Tomorrow, Today

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    Create a list to organise an event or activity, or just to plan out what you need to do this weekend.

    174 Shine - Plan Tomorrow, Today alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Shine - Plan Tomorrow, Today Features

    1.  Planning
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