Open Source Inkdrop Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Inkdrop for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Linux alternative is Standard Notes. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Inkdrop and 17 are open source and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Linux alternatives to Inkdrop are Notesnook, Zettlr, Trilium Notes and ghostwriter.

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  1. Standard Notes icon

    Standard Notes

     696 likes

    Secure note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, unlimited syncing across all platforms, offline access, detailed organization through tags, strong passcode and biometric protections, and premium features like encrypted files, themes, web clipper, super note types, and hardware key support.

    158 Standard Notes alternatives

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    Standard Notes vs Inkdrop Comments
    John Fastman
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    Standard Notes uses markdown and offers multi-platform sync with end-to-end encryption. It's also open source and extensible. Inkdrop is similar, except it has NOT got end-to-end encryption (read their forum; user data touches US-based servers unencrypted) and it's aimed primarily at software developers. Inkdrop is twice the price.

    Guest
    Positive
    -3

    Both Standard Notes and Inkscape are open source markdown-based note-taking apps that work/sync on Win, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android. Both have extensions and both use end-to-end encryption. Inkdrop recognizes programming syntax, but Standard Notes is half the price.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Standard Notes is Freemium and Open SourceInkdrop is Paid and Proprietary
    • Standard Notes is Privacy focused, Minimalistic, Security-focused and CustomizableInkdrop is not according to our users
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    Notesnook

     189 likes

    Offers open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes with device-based privacy, cross-platform support, private vault, secure sync, offline access, markdown editor, exports to multiple formats, automatic backups, organizational tools, and strong encryption.

    340 Notesnook alternatives

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    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
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    Zettlr

     253 likes

    Unified writing platform offering note-taking, easy citations with Zotero integration, LaTeX/Word templates, snippets, themes, dark modes, code highlighting, multi-language support, and knowledge management with Zettelkasten for seamless writing from notes to books.

    201 Zettlr alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    ghostwriter

     113 likes

    ghostwriter is a feature-rich text editor using Markdown syntax which makes it suitable for note-taking, document redaction, simple HTML website creation and much more.

    143 ghostwriter alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
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    QOwnNotes

     99 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.

    289 QOwnNotes alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt
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  9. Lockbook icon

    Lockbook

     20 likes

    Provides end-to-end encrypted note-taking, file storage, and sketching with syncing across platforms, zero data collection, no personal info or passwords required, open-source code for transparency, and optional premium storage, all via native and CLI tools.

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    • Flathub
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    Marknote

     25 likes

    Marknote lets you create rich text notes and easily organise them into notebooks. You can personalise your notebooks by choosing an icon and accent color for each one, making it easy to distinguish between them and keep your notes at your fingertips.

    108 Marknote alternatives

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    • Flathub
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  11. Mimiri Notes icon

    Mimiri Notes

     20 likes

    Secure device-synced notepad using AES-GCM-256 encryption to protect confidential data. Features include a tree-structure for note organization, historical changes tracking, and collaboration options. Supports all major platforms with cloud sync and offline access.

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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    acreom

     28 likes

    acreom is an actionable personal knowledge base for developers. It helps developers ship faster by centralizing personal and team context in one place.

    110 acreom alternatives

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    VNote

     40 likes

    A Vim-inspired note-taking application that knows programmers and Markdown better.

    86 VNote alternatives

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    • Flathub
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  14. NoteKit icon

    NoteKit

     21 likes

    This program is a structured notetaking application based on GTK+ 3. Write your notes in instantly-formatted Markdown, organise them in a tree of folders that can be instantly navigated from within the program, and add hand-drawn notes by mouse, touchscreen or digitiser.

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