InstaNotes AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like InstaNotes

InstaNotes is described as 'Online tool for creating and sharing notes using widgets: image, text, header, card' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to InstaNotes, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android and Linux apps. The best InstaNotes alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to InstaNotes are Trilium Notes, Cryptee, Tomboy and RedNotebook.

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  1. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

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    Hierarchical note-taking software that is free, open-source, cross-platform. Features include rich text, syntax highlighting, multi-level lists, embedded files, customizable interface, code execution, PDF export, spell check, images & tables, and comprehensive project management support.

    94 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    • CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to InstaNotes.

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

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceInstaNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
    • CherryTree is Customizable and Privacy focusedInstaNotes is not according to our users
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    Trilium Notes

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    The original trilium is transfered to this repo by its owner and the app continues to develop here as stated here: https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium

    367 Trilium Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to InstaNotes.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceInstaNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focused, Lightweight and CustomizableInstaNotes is not according to our users
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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.

    69 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to InstaNotes.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceInstaNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightInstaNotes is not according to our users
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    Tomboy

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    Tomboy is a desktop note-taking application for Linux, Unix, Windows, and Mac OS X. Simple and easy to use, but with potential to help you organize the ideas and information you deal with every day.

    224 Tomboy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    RedNotebook

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    RedNotebook is a graphical diary and journal helping you keep track of notes and thoughts. It includes a calendar navigation, customizable templates, export functionality and word clouds. You can also format, tag and search your entries.

    171 RedNotebook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
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    Notally

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    A minimalistic notes app. Notally it's extremely light, minimalistic and elegant. There are minimal dependencies and lines of code. (All without compromising on readability).

    65 Notally alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • Notally is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to InstaNotes.

    • Notally is Free and Open SourceInstaNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Notally is Lightweight and Privacy focusedInstaNotes is not according to our users
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    Zoho Notebook

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    Web-based tool for integrating text, images, audio, and video with syncing across devices, real-time collaboration, handwriting input, AI-powered summaries, checklists, scanning, reminders, search in handwritten notes, and advanced organization.

    315 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    • Zoho Notebook is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to InstaNotes.

    • Zoho Notebook is Freemium and ProprietaryInstaNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Zoho Notebook is Privacy focusedInstaNotes is not according to our users
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    Glassnote

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    A beautifully designed, native plaintext note-taking app for macOS 13+. No rich text errors, no distractions—just fast, lightweight notes that stay private.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Glassnote is the most popular commercial alternative to InstaNotes.

    • Glassnote is Paid and ProprietaryInstaNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Glassnote is Lightweight, Privacy focused and MinimalisticInstaNotes is not according to our users
  15. Noto icon

    Noto

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    Noto is an opensource minimal Note-Taking app that meets customer expectations with privacy in mind.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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