Knowte Alternatives

Knowte is described as 'Note taking application that allows you to quickly and easily write and organize your notes. What makes it especially useful, the search feature' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Knowte for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Linux apps. The best Knowte alternative is Trilium Notes, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Knowte are Cryptee, RedNotebook, Notepack and Keepmark.

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Knowte alternatives page was last updated Jan 3, 2025
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  1. Trilium Notes icon

    Trilium Notes

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    Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.

    351 Trilium Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Trilium Notes screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Trilium transitions into maintenance mode and don't plan adding any new major functionality. You can take a look at this community fork: https://github.com/TriliumNext

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Tree of notes
    2.  Knowledge base
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Encrypted Notes
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  REST API
    12.  Web Clipper

    Trilium Notes VS Knowte

     

    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Knowte.

    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Knowte.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceKnowte is also Free and Open Source
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focusedKnowte is not according to our users
  2. Cryptee icon

    Cryptee

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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.

    61 Cryptee alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Cryptee screenshot 1

    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 Knowte

     

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

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceKnowte is Free and Open Source
    • Cryptee is Privacy focusedKnowte is not according to our users
  4. 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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    RedNotebook screenshot 1

    RedNotebook Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2.  Portable
    3.  Auto-saving
    4.  Outliner

    RedNotebook VS Knowte

     
  5. Notepack icon

    Notepack

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

    339 Notepack alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Markdown support

    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 Knowte

     
  6. Keepmark icon

    Keepmark

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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.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Use Keepmark to Read news

    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 Knowte

     

    • Keepmark is the most popular commercial alternative to Knowte.

    • Keepmark is Paid and ProprietaryKnowte is Free and Open Source
    • Keepmark is Privacy focusedKnowte is not according to our users
  7. Flowkeeper icon

    Flowkeeper

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    Enhance focus and productivity with this Pomodoro timer designed for power users. Open-source and cross-platform, it reduces interruptions, tracks tasks, enables habit learning, and exports timesheets to support effective work planning.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Flowkeeper screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Timer

    Flowkeeper VS Knowte

     
  9. Noteshelf icon

    Noteshelf

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    Take beautiful handwritten notes or annotate PDFs on your iPad, and now even on your iPhone. With the new Noteshelf you can do all of the familiar, like type notes, record audio, draw shapes, sketch, sign contracts, fill forms, along with a lot of new, like add bookmarks, create...

    75 Noteshelf alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Chrome OS
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Windows
    Noteshelf screenshot 1
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    Noteshelf screenshot 3

    Top Noteshelf Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  PDF annotation
    3. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Markup examples
    7.  Visual Organization
    8.  Support for styluses
    9.  Voice Notes
    10.  Apple Pencil support
    11.  Protected by Password
    12.  Sync with iCloud

    Noteshelf VS Knowte

     

    • Noteshelf is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Knowte.

    • Noteshelf is Paid and ProprietaryKnowte is Free and Open Source
  10. Notebook PEA icon

    Notebook PEA

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    Protects your private notes with a password. Notebook PEA is a self-decrypting archive, that will never store unencrypted text on your disk.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Notebook PEA

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Authenticated encryption
    2.  Portable
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Two-factor Authentication
    6.  Hierarchical Structure
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking

    Notebook PEA VS Knowte

     
  11. ThinkComposer icon

    ThinkComposer

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    Create deep visual documents, adaptable and multi-level diagrams, flowcharts, concept maps, mind maps and models.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    It hasn't been updated since 2015.

    ThinkComposer Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Fluxograms

    ThinkComposer VS Knowte

     
  12. Bundled Notes icon

    Bundled Notes

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    A modern note-taking, list-making and writing app with markdown rich-text editing, powerful customization, a beautiful interface, a dark theme, and much more.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Bundled Notes screenshot 1
    Bundled Notes screenshot 2
    Bundled Notes screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Built-in viewer
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  List management
    7.  Notebook

    Bundled Notes VS Knowte

     
  13. Soysauce Lab Noto icon

    Soysauce Lab Noto

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    Noto is a modern writing app. With delightful interactions, powerful editing tools, and a beautiful design, Noto helps you capture the best of your everyday life.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Soysauce Lab Noto screenshot 1

    Soysauce Lab Noto Features

    1.  File Organizer
    2.  Text editing
    3.  Sync with iCloud
    4.  Notebook

    Soysauce Lab Noto VS Knowte

     
  14. Cardfile icon

    Cardfile

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    Cardfile is a personal information manager, based on index cards, that was distributed with Microsoft Windows starting from the original version 1.01 until Windows NT 4.0 Server. Cardfile is also included with Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition, but has to be installed...

    306 Cardfile alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Cardfile screenshot 1

    Cardfile Features

    1.  Cards

    Cardfile VS Knowte

     
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