GNotes Alternatives for Windows

GNotes is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GNotes and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to GNotes are Zim, Trilium Notes, Notesnook and Dendron.

GNotes alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools but may also be Todo List Managers or Task Management Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of GNotes.

GNotes

Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool

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CherryTree
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
PortableApps.com
29 CherryTree alternatives
A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.
- - CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to GNotes.
- - CherryTree is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GNotes.
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CherryTree Features
1. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with CherryTree.
2. Syntax HighlightingCherryTree supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
3. Support for MarkDownCherryTree supports MarkDown for document formatting.
4. Code FormattingCherryTree supports code formatting for multiple languages and code styles.
5. PortableCherryTree can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Tree structure
Infinite hierarchical depth
Includes images in notes
Outliner
Tree view
Text-manipulation
Internal linking
Tree-style
Customizable
Export to HTML
Zim
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Task Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Flathub
Flatpak
275 Zim alternatives
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"...
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Zim Features
1. Works OfflineZim can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Zim.
3. WYSIWYG SupportZim integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
4. PortableZim can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Ad-freeZim doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Dark ModeZim supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Full-Text SearchZim lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
8. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsZim can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
9. Spell CheckingZim can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
Plain text file
Wiki-like interface
Cross-Platform
Text formatting
Wiki
Outliner
Note organization
Export to HTML
Notebook
LaTeX Equations
Trilium Notes
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
Google Chrome
Cloudron
Firefox
334 Trilium Notes alternatives
Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.
- - Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to GNotes.
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Trilium Notes Features
1. Dark ModeTrilium Notes supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. No TrackingTrilium Notes will not track you or use your personal data.
3. End-to-End EncryptionTrilium Notes has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. Works OfflineTrilium Notes can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
5. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
6. Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Trilium Notes.
7. Distraction-freeTrilium Notes has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
8. Support for scriptingTrilium Notes supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
9. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Trilium Notes simultaneously.
Knowledge base
Tree of notes
Note organization
Encrypted Notes
REST API
Electron based
Tag based
Notebook
Customizable
Privacy focused
Notesnook
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Freemium • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Project Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Google Chrome
Flathub
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Flatpak
F-Droid
Android Tablet
175 Notesnook alternatives
Notesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.
- - Notesnook is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad, Android Tablet & SaaS alternative to GNotes.
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Notesnook Features
1. Works OfflineNotesnook can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. End-to-End EncryptionNotesnook has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Privacy focusedNotesnook is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Dark ModeNotesnook supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Support for MarkDownNotesnook supports MarkDown for document formatting.
6. No TrackingNotesnook will not track you or use your personal data.
7. Ad-freeNotesnook doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Notesnook.
9. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
Encrypted Notes
Private notes
Note organization
Reminders
Unlimited storage
Two-factor Authentication
Lightweight
WYSIWYG Support
Distraction-free
Hierarchical Structure
Dendron
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Visual Studio Code
186 Dendron alternatives
Dendron is an open-source, local-first, markdown-based, note-taking tool built on top of VSCode. It supports all the usual features you would expect like tagging, backlinks, a graph view, split panes, and so forth.
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Dendron Features
1. Support for MarkDownDendron supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Dendron.
3. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsDendron can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
4. Privacy focusedDendron is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Local Storage
Block reference
Graph view
VSCode
Backlinks
Quick reference lookup
Publishing
Tagging
Bidirectional links
Built-in themes
QOwnNotes
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Text Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Qt
181 QOwnNotes alternatives
Plain text notepad with markdown support and todo list manager for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows, that works together with the notes application of ownCloud.
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QOwnNotes Features
1. Support for MarkDownQOwnNotes supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Syntax HighlightingQOwnNotes supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
3. No TrackingQOwnNotes will not track you or use your personal data.
4. Ad-freeQOwnNotes doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Local Storage
Plain text file
Tagging
Nextcloud integration
Synchronization
Configurable
Hostable
Owncloud integration
iCal integration
Tag based
Tomboy
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
221 Tomboy alternatives
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.
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Tomboy Features
1. Works OfflineTomboy can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Wiki
Notebook
Symbolic links
Automatic link generation
Local Storage
Zoho Notebook
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Apple Watch
316 Zoho Notebook alternatives
Online Notebook application: Zoho Notebook lets you combine text, images, audio, video, RSS feeds, documents and much more. Online Collaboration: You can share a single image or selection of text from a page rather than the whole document, giving the author absolute control over...
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Zoho Notebook Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
2. Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Zoho Notebook.
3. Works OfflineZoho Notebook can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. Dark ModeZoho Notebook supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Two-factor AuthenticationZoho Notebook supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
Audio with notes
Handwriting recognition
Notebook
Outline organization
Milanote
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Software as a Service (SaaS)
342 Milanote alternatives
Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.
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Milanote Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Milanote simultaneously.
2. Kanban BoardMilanote allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
Vision board
Artists dashboard
Freeform notes
Mind Map view
RedNotebook
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Journaling App
Mac
Windows
Linux
PortableApps.com
Xfce
174 RedNotebook alternatives
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.
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RedNotebook Features
1. Calendar ViewRedNotebook has a built-in calendar view to have a clear overview of your content over time.
Auto-saving
Outliner
UpNote
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Task Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
309 UpNote alternatives
UpNote is an elegant and powerful note app that works seamlessly across platforms: iOS, Mac and Windows.
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UpNote Features
1. Support for MarkDownUpNote supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. Works OfflineUpNote can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in UpNote without registration.
5. Dark ModeUpNote supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Syntax HighlightingUpNote supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
7. Distraction-freeUpNote has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
8. Full-Text SearchUpNote lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
9. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with UpNote.
Note organization
Nested Folders
Notebook
Multiplatform
Zettelkasten note method
Web Clipper
WYSIWYG Support
Lightweight
Unified inbox
Support for LaTeX
WizNote
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Paid • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Journaling App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
BSD
Windows Phone
iPad
267 WizNote alternatives
WizNote is a Note software, which is especially designed for Internet users and mobile Internet users. WizNote focuses more on notes of rapid collection, management, reading and sharing. WizNote is smaller, more stable, and more suitable for computers, phones and mobile devices.
- - WizNote is the most popular commercial alternative to GNotes.
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WizNote Features
1. Support for MarkDownWizNote supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Sync with Google CalendarWizNote can be synchronized with Google Calendar
3. Works OfflineWizNote can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. PortableWizNote can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Calendar IntegrationWizNote lets you sync your tasks and events with your calendar application.
6. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
7. Handwritten NotesWizNote supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
Store by Folder
Folder Hierarchy
Tagging
Google Calendar integration
Support for Docker
Calendar Sync
Save web page for offline use