Gruik AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Gruik

Gruik is described as 'Well, Gruik is for you if' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Gruik for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Web-based apps. The best Gruik alternative is Zim, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Gruik are CherryTree, Diigo, Tomboy and DEVONthink.

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Gruik alternatives page was last updated Aug 26, 2019
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  1. Zim icon
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    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"...

    300 Zim alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Plain text file
    3.  Wiki-like interface
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Note organization
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Outliner
    9.  Text formatting
    10.  Portable
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Notebook

    Zim VS Gruik

     
    • Zim is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Gruik.

    • Zim is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Gruik.

    • Zim is Free and Open SourceGruik is also Free and Open Source
    • Zim is LightweightGruik is not according to our users
  2. CherryTree icon
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    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.

    85 CherryTree alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    4.  Includes images in notes
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Tree view
    7.  Tree Style Tabs
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Portable
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  No registration required

    CherryTree VS Gruik

     
  3. Diigo icon
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    Save web resources, annotate pages and PDFs, highlight and add sticky notes, organize collections with Outliner, sync across devices, filter by tags and folders, share with groups, and access advanced search and flexible privacy for individual or collaborative research projects.

    125 Diigo alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Top Diigo Features

    1.  Bookmark Organization
    2.  Highlighter
    3.  Text Highlighting
    4.  Save web page for offline use
    5.  PDF annotation
    6.  Annotate Screenshot
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  File Tagging
    9.  Web Clipper
    10. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    11.  Bookmarks
    12.  Document Annotations

    Diigo VS Gruik

     
    • Diigo is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to Gruik.

    • Diigo is Freemium and ProprietaryGruik is Free and Open Source
  4. Tomboy icon
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    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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Tomboy Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Wiki
    3.  Notebook
    4.  Symbolic links
    5.  Automatic link generation
    6.  Local Storage

    Tomboy VS Gruik

     
  5. DEVONthink icon
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    Organizes documents, notes, emails, PDFs, and media using AI-powered search, tagging, and OCR. Supports offline use, syncing across macOS and iOS, encryption, web clipping, automation, and customizable grouping for efficient information management.

    154 DEVONthink alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Top DEVONthink Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Indexed search
    3.  File Organizer
    4.  Built-in viewer
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Split PDF files
    10.  Recurring Tasks
    11.  OCR
    12.  Support for scripting

    DEVONthink VS Gruik

     
    • DEVONthink is the most popular commercial alternative to Gruik.

    • DEVONthink is Paid and ProprietaryGruik is Free and Open Source
  6. CintaNotes icon
     227 likes
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    CintaNotes is an ultra-ergonomic, productivity-boosting notetaking app for Windows. It will help you collect, organize, and find any information.

    167 CintaNotes alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    CintaNotes Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Snappy hotkeys
    4.  Custom rules
    5.  Sync with Simplenote
    6.  Hierarchical tagging
    7.  Wiki

    CintaNotes VS Gruik

     
  7. Zoho Notebook icon
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    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...

    315 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch

    Zoho Notebook Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Web Clipper
    3.  Audio with notes
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Handwriting recognition
    8.  Outline organization
    9.  Notebook

    Zoho Notebook VS Gruik

     
    • Zoho Notebook is the most popular Android alternative to Gruik.

    • Zoho Notebook is Free Personal and ProprietaryGruik is Free and Open Source
  8. Stickies icon
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    Stickies is a PC utility written to replace Post-It-style notes left stuck to your monitor. The design goal behind Stickies is that the program is small and simple. Stickies will not mess with your system files, or write to the Registry.

    94 Stickies alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  On top
    5.  Fixed width font
    6.  Password protection
    7.  GNU/linux-libre
    8.  Attach a stickie to specific window

    Stickies VS Gruik

     
  9. wikidPad icon
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    wikidPad is a Wiki-like notebook for storing your thoughts, ideas, todo lists, contacts, or anything else you can think of to write down. What makes wikidPad different from other notepad applications is the ease with which you can cross-link your information.

    214 wikidPad alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Discontinued

    Last update was in November 2018, and various links are dead on their website.

    wikidPad Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Wiki
    4.  Cross Linking
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Wiki-like interface
    7.  Notebook

    wikidPad VS Gruik

     
  10. RedNotebook icon
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    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.

    171 RedNotebook alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce

    RedNotebook Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2.  Portable
    3.  Auto-saving
    4.  Outliner

    RedNotebook VS Gruik

     
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    Efficient hierarchical information manager for Windows, offering note storage in a single file with customizable tree structures, password protection with 1800-bit encryption, instant search, a rich text editor, multiple language support, and portable use without installation.

    134 AllMyNotes Organizer alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Top AllMyNotes Organizer Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Reminders
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Low memory usage
    6.  Protected by Password
    7.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    8.  Tables
    9.  Tree view
    10.  Outliner
    11.  Multiple languages
    12.  Worksheet

    AllMyNotes Organizer VS Gruik

     
  12. KeyNote NF icon
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    KeyNote NF is a flexible, multi-featured tabbed notebook, based on Windows standard RichEdit control. It's always accessible with a single keypress, even if you work in another application.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    KeyNote NF Features

    1.  Tree view
    2.  Tabbed interface
    3.  Hierarchical Structure
    4.  Tree structure
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Outliner
    7.  Encrypted Notes
    8.  Text formatting
    9.  Notebook

    KeyNote NF VS Gruik

     
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