Open Source KeepNote AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Todo List Managers like KeepNote

The best open source alternative to KeepNote is Notesnook. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to KeepNote and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to KeepNote are Zim, CherryTree, Trilium Notes and Tomboy.

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  1. Notesnook icon

    Notesnook

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    Notesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.

    291 Notesnook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
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    • Notesnook is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to KeepNote.

    • Notesnook is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to KeepNote.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceKeepNote is Free and Open Source
    • Notesnook is Privacy focused and LightweightKeepNote is not according to our users
  2. Zim icon

    Zim

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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"...

    315 Zim alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  4. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

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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.

    97 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about CherryTree as an Alternative to KeepNote
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    This is currently the best alternative to KeepNote, lots of features, including rich text.

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    • Most users think CherryTree is a great KeepNote alternative.

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceKeepNote is also Free and Open Source
    • CherryTree is Customizable and Privacy focusedKeepNote is not according to our users
  5. Trilium Notes icon

    Trilium Notes

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    The original trilium is transfered to this repo by its owner and the app continues to develop here as stated here: https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium

    369 Trilium Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to KeepNote.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceKeepNote is also Free and Open Source
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focused, Lightweight and CustomizableKeepNote is not according to our users
  6. Tomboy icon

    Tomboy

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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.

    225 Tomboy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  7. RedNotebook icon

    RedNotebook

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
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    Comments about RedNotebook as an Alternative to KeepNote
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    Positive
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    Opensource, developement not stalled

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • RedNotebook is Free and Open SourceKeepNote is also Free and Open Source
  9. wikidPad icon

    wikidPad

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  11. KeyNote NF icon

    KeyNote NF

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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.

    96 KeyNote NF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Each note a separate RTF note, are all contained within one KeyNote file
     
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    Comments about KeyNote NF as an Alternative to KeepNote
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    Positive
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    This works very much like KeepNote. More than others I've tried.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • KeyNote NF is Free and Open SourceKeepNote is also Free and Open Source
  12. KDE BasKet icon

    KDE BasKet

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    This application provides as many baskets as you wish, and you can drag and drop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    Welcome page with a black theme.
     
  14. MindForger icon

    MindForger

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    MindForger is a modern, free, open-source, privacy-focused and performance-driven Markdown IDE for creating, editing, and managing all types of notes.

    63 MindForger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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