Google Keep Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to Google Keep for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative is Obsidian. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Joplin or NoteLedge. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Google Keep and many of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to Google Keep are Evernote, Standard Notes, Simplenote and Todoist.

Google Keep 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 Google Keep.

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Obsidian
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Project Management Tool
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Snapcraft
Flathub
41 Obsidian alternatives
Obsidian is a note-taking app that lets you create a personal knowledge graph with ease. It is designed for non-linear thinking and allows you to easily link your notes together wiki-style.
- - Obsidian is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Google Keep.
- - Obsidian is the most popular free alternative to Google Keep.
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Obsidian Features
1. Support for MarkDownObsidian supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Works OfflineObsidian can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Obsidian without registration.
4. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsObsidian can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
5. Dark ModeObsidian supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. No TrackingObsidian will not track you or use your personal data.
7. LightweightObsidian consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
8. Syntax HighlightingObsidian supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
9. Privacy focusedObsidian is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Local Storage
Graph view
Bidirectional links
Personal Information Manager (PIM)
Backlink
Knowledge Management
Custom themes
Note organization
Knowledge Base structuring
Write files in markdown
Joplin
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Freemium • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
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Android
iPhone
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iPad
Self-Hosted
AppImageHub
Snapcraft
Google Chrome
Flathub
Cloudron
Homebrew
Chocolatey
Termux
Firefox
31 Joplin alternatives
Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application, which can handle a large number of notes organised into notebooks. The notes are searchable, can be copied, tagged and modified either from the applications directly or from your own text editor.
- - Joplin is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Google Keep.
- - Joplin is the most popular Open Source alternative to Google Keep.
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Joplin Features
1. Support for MarkDownJoplin supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. End-to-End EncryptionJoplin has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. Privacy focusedJoplin is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
5. Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Joplin.
6. Works OfflineJoplin can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Ad-freeJoplin doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Joplin.
9. LightweightJoplin consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Local Storage
Android Sync
Tagging
Encrypted Notes
WebDAV Support
Write files in markdown
Multiplatform
Synchronization
Plugin system
Export to HTML
Comments about Joplin as a Alternative to Google Keep
Most users think Joplin is a great Google Keep alternative.
Tommi
It offers everything that Google Keeps offer, without any cost in terms of privacy and ads targeting
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V H
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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Guest
Clean UI, open-source, synchronization with several platforms (Dropbox, Nextcloud, etc.), markdown, mermaid syntax, etc. One of the best note taking app.
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rugk
It's open-source and self-hosted!
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Guest
Open source

Not locked to Google's cloud services, you can sync with Nextcloud, Dropbox etc. and even to the file system (As a network share, or (what I use because I don't own a server) Syncthing to sync between devices.)

Supports markdown, which I highly like.
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NoteLedge
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Task Management Tool
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13 NoteLedge alternatives
Capture inspiration from Pinterest, YouTube or web pages, organize ideas in one place and add your notes. Make mood boards or quick sketches to visualize and present ideas!.
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NoteLedge Features
1. Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with NoteLedge.
2. Handwritten NotesNoteLedge supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
3. PortableNoteLedge can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Video ImportYou can import external video material into NoteLedge.
5. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
Drag and Drop
Sync on many devices
Multi-choice brushes
Tag based
Better formatting
Stickers
Apple Pencil support
Note organization
Live Screen Recording
Export to PDF
Comments about NoteLedge as a Alternative to Google Keep
Almost everyone thinks NoteLedge is a great Google Keep alternative.
Rosalind Morris
NoteLedge is feature rich and more versatile than Google Keep.
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Evernote
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Mac
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Online
Android
iPhone
Blackberry
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
Apple Watch
Android Wear
Kindle Fire
36 Evernote alternatives
Evernote is a cross-platform, freemium app designed for note taking, organizing, and archiving.
- - Evernote is the most popular Web-based alternative to Google Keep.
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Evernote Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
2. Works OfflineEvernote can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. Dark ModeEvernote supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. OCRExtract the text from a screen capture or file and paste it into another document for edits.
5. Handwritten NotesEvernote supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
6. Calendar IntegrationEvernote lets you sync your tasks and events with your calendar application.
7. Support for MarkDownEvernote supports MarkDown for document formatting.
8. PDF annotationEvernote support PDF Annotation for highlighting, notes etc
9. Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Evernote.
Text formatting
Hyperlinks
Tagging
Screenshot OCR
Folders
Note organization
Export to HTML
Export to PDF
Sits in the System Tray
Notifications
Comments about Evernote as a Alternative to Google Keep
Some users think Evernote is a great Google Keep alternative, some don't.
Guest
Evernote can be used on only 2 devices (on free plan)...
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Standard Notes
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Freemium • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
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Online
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Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
38 Standard Notes alternatives
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.
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Standard Notes Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionStandard Notes has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2. Privacy focusedStandard Notes is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
4. Support for MarkDownStandard Notes supports MarkDown for document formatting.
5. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsStandard Notes can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
6. Works OfflineStandard Notes can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Encrypted BackupStandard Notes uses encryption algorithms to keep your files safe as well as prevent unauthorized access.
8. Ad-freeStandard Notes doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
9. Distraction-freeStandard Notes has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Encrypted Notes
Clean design
AES Encryption
Security focused
Minimalistic
Distraction-free Writing
Sync on many devices
Simple text editor
Customizable
Mobile friendly
Comments about Standard Notes as a Alternative to Google Keep
Most users think Standard Notes is a great Google Keep alternative.
3SDDd8g3
SN is privacy focused and has a long-term vision
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gunther
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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Guest
Doesn't have basic functionalities such as checklists that make up some of the core functionality of Google Keep
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BarnMTB
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.
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Raghavkrishna823
this is the best at encrypting but it does'nt have check list but i use it all the time
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Simplenote
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
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21 Simplenote alternatives
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.
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Simplenote Features
1. Support for MarkDownSimplenote supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Dark ModeSimplenote supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. Full-Text SearchSimplenote lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
4. LightweightSimplenote consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. Distraction-freeSimplenote has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
6. File VersioningSimplenote has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
7. No TrackingSimplenote will not track you or use your personal data.
8. Ad-freeSimplenote doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
9. PortableSimplenote can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Cross-device syncing
Search by tags
Clean design
Simple text editor
Protected by Password
Notes synchronisation
Android Sync
Text Based Format
Tagging
Tag based
Comments about Simplenote as a Alternative to Google Keep
Most users think Simplenote is a great Google Keep alternative.
Guest
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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Kelson V
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.
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Guest
Does not support pictures.
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Guest
because of the syncing option
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Guest
Cross platform sync and open source!
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Todoist
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Freemium • Proprietary
Todo List Manager
Task Management Tool
Team Collaboration Tool
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Windows
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Online
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iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
AppImageHub
Apple Watch
Snapcraft
Google Chrome
Flathub
Microsoft Office Outlook
Android Wear
Safari
Gmail
Firefox
28 Todoist alternatives
To-do list and task manager.
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Todoist Features
1. SubtasksTodoist allows you to create and manage tasks inside of a parent-main task.
2. GamificationTodoist makes use of game-design elements such as point scoring, competition, achievements, etc.
3. Recurring TasksTodoist supports scheduling a task to recur at any frequency, such as daily or weekly.
4. IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within Todoist using IFTTT.
5. Calendar ViewTodoist has a built-in calendar view to have a clear overview of your content over time.
6. Ad-freeTodoist doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
7. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Todoist.
8. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Todoist without registration.
9. RemindersTodoist allows you to set reminders for tasks, events or actions, based on parameters of time, place or condition.
Natural Language Processing
Task assignments
Google Calendar integration
Zapier integration
Notifications
Favorites
Task Tracking
Alexa integration
Dropbox integration
Kanban Board
Workflowy
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Freemium • Proprietary
Todo List Manager
Note-taking Tool
Task Management Tool
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Online
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Linux
303 Workflowy alternatives
Workflowy lets you organise your brain into easily manageable lists. It also works as a single-pane outliner with inline notes. It offers one-click hoisting (zooming into branches). The online version syncs with mobile apps.
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Workflowy Features
1. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Workflowy.
2. Import/Export OPML FeedsImport and export your feed subscriptions into OPML format with Workflowy.
3. Kanban BoardWorkflowy allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
4. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Workflowy simultaneously.
5. Shared FoldersWorkflowy supports shared folders that can be used to store, search, and access files with multiple people.
6. Ad-freeWorkflowy doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
7. Support for @mentionsWorkflowy supports the use of mentions through @ to a particular user, who will be notified personally.
8. Unlimited storageWorkflowy offers a solution with unlimited cloud storage.
9. LightweightWorkflowy consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Infinite hierarchical depth
Tagging
Nested lists
Integrated File Sharing
Tree structure
Note organization
Multi Column View
Outline mode
Data export/import
Outline organization
Turtl
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Freemium • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
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Self-Hosted
Google Chrome
Firefox
152 Turtl alternatives
Whether it's bookmarks or passwords, files or shopping lists...Turtl organizes it all and makes it easy to find later. Sync across your devices. Leave nothing behind.
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Turtl Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionTurtl has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2. Support for MarkDownTurtl supports MarkDown for document formatting.
3. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
4. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Turtl simultaneously.
5. Privacy focusedTurtl is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Encrypted Notes
Sync on many devices
Data portability
To do lists
List management
Client side encryption
Password encryption
Sharable lists
Tagging
AES Encryption
Discontinued
The last update is from 2019.

Comments about Turtl as a Alternative to Google Keep
Most users think Turtl is a great Google Keep alternative.
Guest
turtl has no web client access event though it's build upon npm/electron.. also has no android widget like google keep
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Guest
This is a great safe note-taking app for quick transfer notes. There could be more features added but when I want to safely organize notes on one of my phones to be transferred to other phones or other pcs, or vice versa, this works. It only comes with 50MB storage but if it is just quick notes being stored, that is more than enough space. I only use the free version though. They would have to add a lot more features to make the program worth paying for.
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John Fastman
Google Keep invades your privacy; it's one of Google's ways of harvesting your private data: you are the product. The answer is to use encrypted, trustworthy, open source apps. Turtl is such a project. Recent development has been slow, but it's the most similar (to Keep) end-to-end encrypted note-taking app. Protect your privacy!
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