Knowfox AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Knowfox

Knowfox is described as 'Personal Knowledge Management' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Knowfox for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Knowfox alternative is TagSpaces, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Knowfox are CherryTree, Cryptee, Milanote and MyInfo.

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  1. TagSpaces icon
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    TagSpaces is privacy aware, cross-platform file browser with note-taking capabilities. It helps you organize your files and folders with tags and colors.

    97 TagSpaces alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  File Search
    3.  File Organizer
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Built-in viewer
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Web Clipper
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Portable

    TagSpaces VS Knowfox

     
    • TagSpaces is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Knowfox.

    • TagSpaces is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Knowfox.

    • TagSpaces is Freemium and Open SourceKnowfox is Free and Open Source
    • TagSpaces is Privacy focusedKnowfox is not according to our users
  2. CherryTree icon
     314 likes
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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.

    84 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 Knowfox

     
  3. Cryptee icon
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    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.

    60 Cryptee alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    Cryptee VS Knowfox

     
    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Knowfox.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceKnowfox is Free and Open Source
    • Cryptee is Privacy focusedKnowfox is not according to our users
  4. Milanote icon
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    Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.

    316 Milanote alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    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 VS Knowfox

     
    • Milanote is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Knowfox.

    • Milanote is Freemium and ProprietaryKnowfox is Free and Open Source
  5. MyInfo icon
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    MyInfo is a personal information manager for Windows. It will help you capture, organize, edit and share ideas, documents, tasks, and web pages.

    294 MyInfo alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Tagging
    3.  Tree structure
    4.  Web Clipper
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Portable
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9.  File Tagging
    10.  Built-in viewer
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  No Tracking

    MyInfo VS Knowfox

     
    • MyInfo is the most popular commercial alternative to Knowfox.

    • MyInfo is Paid and ProprietaryKnowfox is Free and Open Source
    • MyInfo is Privacy focusedKnowfox is not according to our users
  6. Notepack icon
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    Privacy oriented, without vendor lock in note organizer, todo list desktop application. Work offline with text, markdown and pdf files.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  WebDAV Sync

    Notepack VS Knowfox

     
  7. Keepmark icon
     21 likes
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    Keepmark is a desktop, privacy first documents organizer. You can organize with it your files, email, bookmarks, tasks, news, and other resources. Its available for Windows, Linux and Mac.

    96 Keepmark alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Portable
    4.  GPG Encryption
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Outliner
    7.  Indexed search
    8.  Resource management
    9.  Tagging
    10.  WebDAV Support
    11.  AES Encryption
    12.  Document templates

    Keepmark VS Knowfox

     
  8. Passfindr icon
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    Passfindr is a web based premium Personal knowledge base, Password manager and Bookmark manager application to securely store passwords and other sensitive information in a virtual vault locked with individual master passwords.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Passfindr Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Bookmark Organization
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    5.  Password Generator
    6.  Built-in Note Taker

    Passfindr VS Knowfox

     
  9. scrutch icon
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    End-to-encrypted, laser-focussed yet elegant editor. No registration, no login, no ads, no tracking, no hassle. Just write. In private or together with others.

    292 scrutch alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Security-focused
    5.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Full-Text Search
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Support for MarkDown
    10.  Distraction-free Writing
    11.  Encrypted Notes
    12.  Collaborative writing

    scrutch VS Knowfox

     
  10. Stagsi icon
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    Hackable SQLite-based tagging, any file format, with scripts and C# plugins, powerful search query language, 100k+ files managed with ease.

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Stagsi Features

    1.  SQLite

    Stagsi VS Knowfox

     
  11. Docspell icon
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    Docspell is a personal document organizer. You'll need a scanner to convert your papers into files. Docspell can then assist in organizing the resulting mess 😉.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Docspell Features

    1.  OCR
    2.  DMS
    3.  Natural Language Processing

    Docspell VS Knowfox

     
  12. Note Crypt icon
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    Keep your notes safe and secure.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Discontinued

    Last repo update is from 2020, last F-Droid release is from 2018, and is no longer present on the Play Store.

    Note Crypt Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Notebook

    Note Crypt VS Knowfox

     
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