iA Writer AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Todo List Managers

The best Todo List Manager alternative to iA Writer is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to iA Writer and 12 are Todo List Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Todo List Manager alternatives to iA Writer are Simplenote, QOwnNotes, Bear and Roam Research.

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  1. Joplin icon

    Joplin

     890 likes

    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.

    131 Joplin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Joplin vs iA Writer Comments
    diver_down
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    FOSS and (most importantly!) works on ALL platforms. Ubuntu, Manjaro, iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS... it will sync effortless between them. Oh, and it's also E2EE which is mandatory for good security practices as far as I'm concerned. Thanks L.C. <3

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceiA Writer is Paid and Proprietary
    • Joplin is MinimalisticiA Writer is not according to our users
  2. Simplenote icon

    Simplenote

     605 likes

    Cloud-based, open-source note-taking app supporting plain text notes, lists, and ideas with real-time sync, multi-device support, version history, markdown, tagging, collaborative editing, no ads, and free registration required for all cloud features.

    133 Simplenote alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. QOwnNotes icon

    QOwnNotes

     96 likes

    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.

    280 QOwnNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt
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    Daino Notes

    Offers fast, distraction-free note-taking via a high-performance editor with real-time Markdown, local-first storage, image support, Kanban task boards, intuitive drag-and-drop, keyboard shortcuts, configurable themes, fast searc...

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  6. Bear icon

    Bear

     96 likes

    Flexible note-taking and writing tool featuring advanced markdown with in-line images, cross-note links, live preview, hashtags, Focus Mode, plain text storage, iCloud sync, one-tap formatting, smart data recognition, and multiple export formats for portability.

    256 Bear alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. Roam Research icon

    Roam Research

     58 likes

    As easy to use as a word document or bulleted list, and as powerful for finding, collecting, and connecting related ideas as a graph database. Collaborate with others in real time, or store all your data locally.

    170 Roam Research alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  8. Outline icon

    Outline

     23 likes

    Your team’s knowledge base Team wiki, documentation, meeting notes, playbooks, onboarding, work logs, brainstorming, & more….

    102 Outline alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
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  10. Daino Notes icon

    Daino Notes

     9 likes

    Offers fast, distraction-free note-taking via a high-performance editor with real-time Markdown, local-first storage, image support, Kanban task boards, intuitive drag-and-drop, keyboard shortcuts, configurable themes, fast search, and cross-platform access.

    83 Daino Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Notepack icon

    Notepack

     16 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Markdown support
     
  12. FoxyNotes icon

    FoxyNotes

     1 like

    Simple and easy-to-use notepad app designed to make your life easier. Whether you're jotting down quick notes, creating to do lists, drawing, or organizing your ideas, FoxyNotes has you covered. Plus, with seamless Google Drive sync and backup, your notes are always safe and...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
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  13. Nottodbox icon

    Nottodbox

     2 likes

    Nottodbox allows you to create and organize notes, to-dos, and diaries with rich text support in popular formats.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Mac
    • Windows
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  14. Notes (PFA) icon

    Notes (PFA)

     3 likes

    Privacy Friendly Notes allows you to take and manage notes on Android devices. It belongs to the Privacy Friendly Apps group developed by the research group SECUSO at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. More information can be found an secuso.org/pfa

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • F-Droid
    • Android
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  15. Organizedly icon

    Organizedly

     1 like

    Organizedly is where smart note-taking meets getting things done.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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