Gnote AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Gnote

Gnote is described as 'Note-taking application for GTK desktops. It is a port of Tomboy to C++. Gnote is part of the GNOME desktop environment, often filling the need for personal information management' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Gnote for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Gnote alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Gnote are Cryptee, Fossify Notes, Tomboy and Notepack.

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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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    Very complete and runs natively on linux.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Gnote.

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

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceGnote is also Free and Open Source
    • CherryTree is Customizable and Privacy focusedGnote 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 Gnote.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceGnote is Free and Open Source
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightGnote is not according to our users
  4. Fossify Notes icon

    Fossify Notes

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    Introducing Fossify Notes – your ultimate tool for effortless note-taking, organization, and planning. Simplify your life with this intuitive organizer designed to streamline your tasks and ideas effortlessly.

    84 Fossify Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • Fossify Notes is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Gnote.

    • Fossify Notes is Free and Open SourceGnote is also Free and Open Source
    • Fossify Notes is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedGnote 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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    They are a near 1 to 1 feature versions of each other as Gnote is just a rewrite of it.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Tomboy is Free and Open SourceGnote is also Free and Open Source
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    GitJournal

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    Manage your Notes from any Git Repo.

    249 GitJournal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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    • GitJournal is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Self-Hosted alternative to Gnote.

    • GitJournal is Freemium and Open SourceGnote is Free and Open Source
    • GitJournal is Privacy focused and LightweightGnote is not according to our users
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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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.

    290 scrutch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. Simple Notes icon

    Simple Notes

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    A simple textfield for adding quick notes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Notebook PEA

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    Protects your private notes with a password. Notebook PEA is a self-decrypting archive, that will never store unencrypted text on your disk.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Noteful

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    Noteful is your one-stop note-taking app to experience the new paperless revolution on iPad.

    234 Noteful alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. GloboNote icon

    GloboNote

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    GloboNote is a free and easy to use desktop note taking application. It helps you to create to-do lists, reminders and other notes in one place. There is no limit in the number of sticky notes you can create.

    121 GloboNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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