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

     322 likes

    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.

    101 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about CherryTree as an Alternative to Gnote
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    Very complete and runs natively on linux.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceGnote is also Free and Open Source
    • CherryTree is Customizable and Privacy focusedGnote is not according to our users
  2. Cryptee icon

    Cryptee

     105 likes

    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.

    74 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  4. Fossify Notes icon

    Fossify Notes

     27 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  5. Tomboy icon

    Tomboy

     258 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    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
  9. Passfindr icon

    Passfindr

     14 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  10. scrutch icon

    scrutch

     8 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Simple Notes

     14 likes

    A simple textfield for adding quick notes.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  12. Noteful icon

    Noteful

     6 likes

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

    236 Noteful alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. Notebook PEA icon

    Notebook PEA

     22 likes

    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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  14. GloboNote icon

    GloboNote

     8 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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