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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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.

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  1. Zim icon
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    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"...

    291 Zim alternatives
    Zim screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Graphviz graph using Diagram plugin
    Formatting options available
    +1
    Hiding all toolbars and statusbar for maximum screen space

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Plain text file
    3.  Wiki-like interface
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Note organization
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Outliner
    9.  Text formatting
    10.  Portable
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Notebook
    Zim iconLeafNote Icon

    Zim VS LeafNote

    Is Zim a good alternative to LeafNote?
     

    • 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 LightweightLeafNote is not according to our users
  2. CherryTree icon
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    CherryTree

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

    64 CherryTree alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    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 iconLeafNote Icon

    CherryTree VS LeafNote

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    Comments about CherryTree as an Alternative to LeafNote
     
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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
  4. Cryptee icon
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    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.

    40 Cryptee alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    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 iconLeafNote Icon

    Cryptee VS LeafNote

    Is Cryptee a good alternative to LeafNote?
     

    • 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
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    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.

    216 wikidPad alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    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 iconLeafNote Icon

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  6. KeyNote NF icon
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    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.

    99 KeyNote NF alternatives
    Each note a separate RTF note, are all contained within one KeyNote file

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Simple note without the tree panel
    Tree-type notes with a powerful set of tree-related commands
    +5
    Remembers KeyNote files you have been using

    KeyNote NF Features

    1.  Tree view
    2.  Tabbed interface
    3.  Hierarchical Structure
    4.  Tree structure
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Outliner
    7.  Encrypted Notes
    8.  Text formatting
    9.  Notebook
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  7. MyInfo icon
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    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.

    295 MyInfo alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    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 iconLeafNote Icon

    MyInfo VS LeafNote

    Is MyInfo a good alternative to LeafNote?
     

    • MyInfo is the most popular commercial alternative to LeafNote.

    • MyInfo is Paid and ProprietaryLeafNote is also Paid and Proprietary
    • MyInfo is Privacy focusedLeafNote is not according to our users
  9. OmniOutliner icon
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    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.

    84 OmniOutliner alternatives
    OmniOutliner screenshot 1

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    OmniOutliner Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    3.  Brainstorming
    4.  Note organization
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Multi Column View
    7.  Programmable
    8.  Outline organization
    9.  Outline folding
    OmniOutliner iconLeafNote Icon

    OmniOutliner VS LeafNote

    Is OmniOutliner a good alternative to LeafNote?
     

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

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

    44 Passfindr alternatives
    Passfindr screenshot 1
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    +9
    Passfindr screenshot 3

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    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 iconLeafNote Icon

    Passfindr VS LeafNote

    Is Passfindr a good alternative to LeafNote?
     

    • Passfindr is the most popular Android alternative to LeafNote.

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

    KeepNote

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    KeepNote: note-taking and organization. KeepNote is a note taking application that works on Windows, Linux, and

    108 KeepNote alternatives
    easy outlining

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com

    KeepNote Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Wiki
    3.  Organization
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Outliner
    Discontinued

    No new releases since March 2012, but last version, 0.7.8, is still working and can be downloaded from the official website.

    KeepNote iconLeafNote Icon

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  12. Notational Velocity icon
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    Notational Velocity

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    Notational Velocity is a mouseless application for storing and retrieving notes.

    219 Notational Velocity alternatives
    Note in Vertical Layout

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Note in Horizontal Layout With Tags
    Note Storage Settings
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 2.0 ß5, released in March 2011, can be still downloaded from the official website

    Notational Velocity iconLeafNote Icon

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  13. Indigrid icon
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    Indigrid

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    A new medium for your ideas—augment your thinking with a text editor designed for structuring lists. Side-by-side views allow 3 modes of thinking.

    234 Indigrid alternatives
    Indigrid screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Indigrid screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Brainstorming
    4.  Sidebar
    5.  Portable
    6.  Outline organization
    7.  Kanban Board
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  Outline folding
    10.  Tree structure
    11.  Outline mode
    12.  Side-by-Side View
    Discontinued

    The last version is from 2020.

    Indigrid iconLeafNote Icon

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  14. myBase icon
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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.

    130 myBase alternatives
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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    myBase Features

    1.  Knowledge Base structuring
    2.  Tree view
    3.  Outliner
    4.  Knowledge base
    5.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    6.  CHM Export
    7.  Email Archiving
    8. Microsoft Outlook icon  Outlook integration
    myBase iconLeafNote Icon

    myBase VS LeafNote

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