Gnote AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Gnote

Apps similar to Gnote include CherryTree, which is free and open source. Other options are Cryptee, Fossify Notes, Tomboy and Passfindr. Note-taking Tools like Gnote are a crowded field, with more than 25 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and the web.

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  1. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

     337 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.

    162 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Cryptee

     115 likes

    Encrypted, privacy-focused digital storage with zero-knowledge architecture supporting document editing, notes, journals, and photo storage with raw DSLR support, live sync, markdown, code, LaTeX, to-dos, audio, tables, EPUB, PDF, and cross-platform access.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Fossify Notes

     36 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.

    100 Fossify Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • IN flagIndia
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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.

    240 Tomboy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Passfindr

     16 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 type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
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  8. Notepack icon

    Notepack

     17 likes

    Privacy oriented, without vendor lock in note organizer, todo list desktop application. Work offline with text, markdown and pdf files.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Markdown support
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  10. scrutch icon

    scrutch

     7 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 type

    Platforms

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

    Noteful

     7 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  12. 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
    • IL flagIsrael
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  14. 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
    Notebook PEA
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