Jot+ Notes AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Jot+ Notes

Jot+ Notes is described as 'The premiere note manager for Microsoft Windows. Now gone Freeware as of December 2019 !' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Jot+ Notes for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Jot+ Notes alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Jot+ Notes are TreeSheets, Cryptee, Org mode and Remember The Milk.

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Jot+ Notes is the premiere note manager for Microsoft Windows. Now gone Freeware as of December 2019 !

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Jot+ Notes alternatives page was last updated Aug 20, 2020
  1. CherryTree icon
     309 likes

    A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.

    64 CherryTree alternatives
    CherryTree screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com

    Top CherryTree 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.  Portable
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Support for MarkDown
    12.  Code Formatting
    CherryTree iconJot+ Notes Icon

    CherryTree VS Jot+ Notes

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    • CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Jot+ Notes.

    • CherryTree is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Jot+ Notes.

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceJot+ Notes is Free and Proprietary
  2. TreeSheets icon
     138 likes

    A "hierarchical spreadsheet" that is a great replacement for spreadsheets, mind mappers, outliners, PIMs, text editors and small databases.

    49 TreeSheets alternatives
    TreeSheets screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Mind Mapping
    3.  Nested Notes
    4.  List management
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Outliner
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Kanban Board
    12.  No registration required
    TreeSheets iconJot+ Notes Icon

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  3. Cryptee icon
     91 likes

    Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

    40 Cryptee alternatives
    Cryptee screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Rich text editing
    4.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Cloud Hosting
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  File Storage
    11.  WYSIWYG Support
    12.  Evernote import
    Cryptee iconJot+ Notes Icon

    Cryptee VS Jot+ Notes

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    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Jot+ Notes.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceJot+ Notes is Free and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightJot+ Notes is not according to our users
  4. Org mode icon
     135 likes

    Org mode is for keeping notes, maintaining TODO lists, planning projects, and authoring documents with a fast and effective plain-text system.

    267 Org mode alternatives
    Org mode screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GNU Emacs

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Literate programming
    2.  Task Time Tracking
    3. GNU Emacs icon  Emacs integration
    4.  Plain text file
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Outliner
    7.  Hierarchical Structure
    8.  Portable
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  Export to HTML
    11.  Web-Based
    12.  Outline mode
    Org mode iconJot+ Notes Icon

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  5. Remember The Milk icon
     367 likes

    The smart to-do app for busy people.

    58 Remember The Milk alternatives
    Remember The Milk screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  Recurring Tasks
    3.  Full-Text Search
    4.  Subtasks
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Reminders
    9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    10. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    11.  Integrated Search
    12. Zapier icon  Zapier integration
    Remember The Milk iconJot+ Notes Icon

    Remember The Milk VS Jot+ Notes

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    • Remember The Milk is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Jot+ Notes.

    • Remember The Milk is Freemium and ProprietaryJot+ Notes is Free and Proprietary
  6. UpNote icon
     36 likes

    UpNote is an elegant and powerful note app that works seamlessly across platforms: iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.

    304 UpNote alternatives
    UpNote screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Nested Folders
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No Coding Required
    12.  Markdown preview
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  7. DEVONthink icon
     129 likes

    DEVONthink is a solution to the digital age conundrum. It is your second brain, the one and only database for all your digital files, be they PDFs, emails, Word docs or even multimedia files.

    152 DEVONthink alternatives
    DEVONthink screenshot 1

    License model

    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 iconJot+ Notes Icon

    DEVONthink VS Jot+ Notes

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    • DEVONthink is the most popular commercial alternative to Jot+ Notes.

    • DEVONthink is Paid and ProprietaryJot+ Notes is Free and Proprietary
  8. ToDoList icon
     159 likes

    ToDoList is software in the category of Task Management, Project Management, Productivity, “Getting Things Done” (GTD), Scheduling, and Collaboration.

    263 ToDoList alternatives
     Task Tree

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Gantt-charts
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Kanban Chart
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  File Versioning
    8.  Custom fields
    9.  Tree structure
    10.  Outliner
    11.  Export to iCalendar
    ToDoList iconJot+ Notes Icon

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  9. CintaNotes icon
     227 likes

    CintaNotes is an ultra-ergonomic, productivity-boosting notetaking app for Windows. It will help you collect, organize, and find any information.

    170 CintaNotes alternatives
    CintaNotes screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    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 iconJot+ Notes Icon

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  10. Zoho Notebook icon
     89 likes

    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...

    324 Zoho Notebook alternatives
    Zoho Notebook screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    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 iconJot+ Notes Icon

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  11. Milanote icon
     44 likes

    Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.

    336 Milanote alternatives
    Milanote screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Milanote Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Vision board
    4.  Artists dashboard
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Mind Map view
    Milanote iconJot+ Notes Icon

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  12. wikidPad icon
     178 likes

    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.

    216 wikidPad alternatives
    wikidPad screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    wikidPad Features

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

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

    wikidPad iconJot+ Notes Icon

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