Google Keep AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to Google Keep is NoteLedge, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Google Keep and loads of them are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to Google Keep are Obsidian, Joplin, Simplenote and Microsoft OneNote.

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Multifunctional cross-device tool captures ideas, lists, voice/photo notes. Features color coding, geo-fencing, checklists, and cloud sync.

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  1. NoteLedge icon

    NoteLedge

     195 likes
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    Note-taking tool tailored for creatives offering idea capture from Pinterest, YouTube, and the web. Allows mood board creation, drawing, and sketching with varied brushes. Present work, share with teams using multimedia and exportable notes in PDF format

    45 NoteLedge alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    NoteLedge screenshot 1

    Top NoteLedge Features

    1.  Audio Recording
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Web Clipper
    4.  Sync on many devices
    5.  Handwritten Notes
    6.  Multi-choice brushes
    7.  Portable
    8.  Video Import
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  Tag based
    11.  Better formatting
    12.  Stickers

    NoteLedge VS Google Keep

     
    Comments about NoteLedge as an Alternative to Google Keep
    Rosalind Morris
    Positive •Feb 22, 2019
    16

    NoteLedge is feature rich and more versatile than Google Keep.

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    • Almost everyone thinks NoteLedge is a great Google Keep alternative.

    • NoteLedge is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Google Keep.

    • NoteLedge is the most popular free alternative to Google Keep.

    • NoteLedge is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
  2. Obsidian icon

    Obsidian

     972 likes
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    Privacy-oriented note-taking app for non-linear thinking, blending knowledge graph creation with wiki-style linking. Supports Markdown, end-to-end encryption, and plugins for customization. Offers distraction-free mode, tags, themes, syntax highlighting, and operates offline without tracking.

    105 Obsidian alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Top Obsidian Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Local Storage
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Graph view
    5.  Bidirectional links
    6.  Mind Mapping
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Knowledge Management
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Backlink

    Obsidian VS Google Keep

     
    Comments about Obsidian as an Alternative to Google Keep
    zlelmefs
    •Jan 14, 2024
    0

    Obsidian seems great, but one important caveat. Google Keep is free and uses Google's cloud service to sync between devices as a matter of course... but Obsidian ties sync into their backup/cloud service which is $8/month. So you're going to probably be using Google's cloud to sync anyway... And if you want privacy you'll also have to set up something like cryptomator and... it's a lot less attractive for multi-device users- i.e. everyone

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    • Most users think Obsidian is a great Google Keep alternative.

    • Obsidian is the most popular Linux alternative to Google Keep.

    • Obsidian is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
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    Joplin

     820 likes
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    Open source app for managing notes and to-dos with Markdown support. Syncs seamlessly across devices using services like Dropbox and OneDrive. Offers end-to-end encrypted synchronicity, offline access, rich import/export options, and a Web Clipper for browsers.

    75 Joplin alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Desktop and mobile apps

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Web Clipper
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Local Storage
    7.  Tagging
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  File Sync
    10.  Encrypted Notes
    11. Android icon  Android Sync
    12.  WebDAV Support

    Joplin VS Google Keep

     
    Comments about Joplin as an Alternative to Google Keep
    Top Positive Comment
    Tommi
    Oct 12, 2020
    2

    It offers everything that Google Keeps offer, without any cost in terms of privacy and ads targeting

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Feb 13, 2025
    0

    It's more like Evernote than Google Keep

    Most Recent Comment
    Vishal Hirawat
    Positive •Sep 19, 2020
    -1

    Open Source, Cross-platform, Encryption, Sync with numerous cloud services, Markdown Support with WYSIWYG support...NOW what else do you need from a note editor.

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    • Most users think Joplin is a great Google Keep alternative.

    • Joplin is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Google Keep.

    • Joplin is the most popular Open Source alternative to Google Keep.

    • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
    • Joplin is Privacy focusedGoogle Keep is not according to our users
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    Simplenote

     594 likes
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    Made by the company behind WordPress, Simplenote enables users to take notes, lists, and ideas. These notes are stored on the cloud and are accessible across multiple devices.

    76 Simplenote alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Clean design
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Cross-device syncing
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Search by tags
    4.  Simple text editor
    5.  Protected by Password
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Text Based Format
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  Portable
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Ad-free

    Simplenote VS Google Keep

     
    Comments about Simplenote as an Alternative to Google Keep
    Top Positive Comment
    Kelson V
    May 26, 2022
    1

    A lot, well, simpler than Keep, plus it has cross-platform desktop apps to go along with the web and mobile apps. And if you trust Automattic more than you trust Google, that's a plus as well.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    May 30, 2019
    6

    Does not support pictures.

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive •Nov 12, 2020
    2

    Even simpler than Keep, WAY less laggy when you have a lot of notes though, better on desktop than Keep is, very easy to switch to

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    • Most users think Simplenote is a great Google Keep alternative.

    • Simplenote is the most popular Web-based alternative to Google Keep.

    • Simplenote is Free and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
    • Simplenote is LightweightGoogle Keep is not according to our users
  7. Microsoft OneNote icon

    Microsoft OneNote

     1140 likes
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    Comprehensive digital notebook offering organizers, shared notes, multi-device syncing, and optical character recognition, plus cloud-based data management for efficient information handling and accessibility.

    97 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    Microsoft OneNote screenshot 1

    Top Microsoft OneNote Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Web Clipper
    3.  Visual Organization
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Text formatting
    6.  Insert images
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Support for styluses
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Pressure Sensitivity
    12.  Multiple Account support

    Microsoft OneNote VS Google Keep

     
    Comments about Microsoft OneNote as an Alternative to Google Keep
    Most Recent Comment
    Dreadfuldark
    Positive •Apr 21, 2018
    7

    Onenote is far better than Google Keep since you can really organize all of your notes. Google keep is just plain and simple sticky notes

    BarnMTB
    Negative •May 13, 2021
    2

    Google Keep is like a corkboard where you post your sticky notes, and put them out once irrelevant. OneNote is like your notebook where you jot down things.

    Guest
    Negative •Jun 14, 2021
    1

    OneNote is a full and robust application with lots of features, where Keep is pretty basic sticky notes with tags. I came looking for an alternative to Keep and I already know the amount of features in OneNote is too much -- a user looking for simple software that just gets out of the way like Keep does isn't going to enjoy it.

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    • Some users think Microsoft OneNote is a great Google Keep alternative, some don't.

    • Microsoft OneNote is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
  8. Standard Notes icon

    Standard Notes

     649 likes
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    Standard Notes is a simple and private notes app. It allows you to write and sync your notes across all your devices, iOS, Android, Linux, Windows, MacOS, and web browser.

    85 Standard Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    Standard Notes screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Clean design
    3.  Security-focused
    4.  Minimalistic
    5.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Encrypted Backup
    8.  AES Encryption
    9.  Sync on many devices
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Mobile friendly
    12.  Client side encryption

    Standard Notes VS Google Keep

     
    Comments about Standard Notes as an Alternative to Google Keep
    Top Positive Comment
    3SDDd8g3
    May 31, 2021
    -1

    SN is privacy focused and has a long-term vision

    Top Negative Comment
    BarnMTB
    Nov 14, 2021
    1

    Standard Notes is like a notebook. You write things down and organize them with robust feature. Unlike Google Keep where you just post some sticky notes, usually shorter & less detailed info, onto one big board with basic tagging & barebones organization.

    Most Recent Comment
    gunther
    Positive •Feb 28, 2023
    0

    End-to-end encrypted, privacy-focused, cloud synced notes. An excellent alternative to any note-taking app. The free tier has some restrictions, but shouldn't bother most users.

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    • Most users think Standard Notes is a great Google Keep alternative.

    • Standard Notes is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
    • Standard Notes is Privacy focused and Security-focusedGoogle Keep is not according to our users
  10. Evernote icon

    Evernote

     2479 likes
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    App designed for cross-platform note-taking and organizing. Create notes with text, images, and audio, tag and search them. Features offline access, business card scanning, and presentation modes. Integrate with LinkedIn and secure with a passcode lock.

    60 Evernote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire
    Evernote screenshot 1

    Top Evernote Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Text formatting
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Hyperlinks
    5.  Folders
    6.  Tagging
    7.  Note organization
    8.  Screenshot OCR
    9.  OCR
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Handwritten Notes
    12.  Support for MarkDown

    Evernote VS Google Keep

     
    Comments about Evernote as an Alternative to Google Keep
    Guest
    Negative •Jul 2, 2016
    32

    Evernote can be used on only 2 devices (on free plan)...

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    • Some users think Evernote is a great Google Keep alternative, some don't.

    • Evernote is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
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    Notesnook

     138 likes
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    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.

    250 Notesnook alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PK flagPakistan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    Notesnook screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  Private notes
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Note organization
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Web Clipper
    12.  Reminders

    Notesnook VS Google Keep

     

    • Notesnook is the most popular SaaS alternative to Google Keep.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Keep is Free and Proprietary
    • Notesnook is Privacy focusedGoogle Keep is not according to our users
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