LeafNote AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like LeafNote

LeafNote is described as 'Simple but incredibly useful, Leafnote is a minimal text editor with a twist: the ability to keep multiple documents together as a single project, organized in an easy-to-rearrange tree' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to LeafNote for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best LeafNote alternative is Zim, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LeafNote are CherryTree, Cryptee, wikidPad and KeyNote NF.

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  1. 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"...

    313 Zim alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Zim is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to LeafNote.

    • Zim is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to LeafNote.

    • Zim is Free and Open SourceLeafNote is Paid and Proprietary
    • Zim is Lightweight and Privacy focusedLeafNote is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    94 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Spell check, icon selections, search, free. Unfortunately no Mac dist.

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    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceLeafNote is Paid and Proprietary
    • CherryTree is Customizable and Privacy focusedLeafNote is not according to our users
  4. 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.

    69 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to LeafNote.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceLeafNote is Paid and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightLeafNote is not according to our users
  5. 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.

    213 wikidPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  6. 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
     
  9. OmniOutliner icon

    OmniOutliner

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    OmniOutliner is a start-to-finish writing app. Perfect for collecting information, outlining Big Ideas, adding structure to any sort of writing, and much more. From grocery lists to email drafts to long-form composition.

    79 OmniOutliner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • OmniOutliner is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to LeafNote.

    • OmniOutliner is the most popular commercial alternative to LeafNote.

    • OmniOutliner is Paid and ProprietaryLeafNote is also Paid and Proprietary
  10. Passfindr icon

    Passfindr

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Passfindr is the most popular Android alternative to LeafNote.

    • Passfindr is Freemium and ProprietaryLeafNote is Paid and Proprietary
  11. MyInfo icon

    MyInfo

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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.

    301 MyInfo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. MyTetra icon

    MyTetra

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    MyTetra is open source and cross platform personal manager for information accumulation. It is powerful program for data memorization and structuring notes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • MeeGo
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    myBase

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    myBase is a unique free-form database software that allows entry of unstructured text, webpages, images, documents, emails and even arbitrary files without regard to length or format. All information is automatically compressed and stored in the tree structured outline form.

    126 myBase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mozilla Firefox
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