Malkovich AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Malkovich

Malkovich is described as 'Is your own personal wiki. It's self contained and easy to install. There is no need to mess around with servers and databases. Notes use Markdown syntax' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Malkovich for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and Web-based apps. The best Malkovich alternative is Zim, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Malkovich are TiddlyWiki, CherryTree, Tomboy and wikidPad.

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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"...

    298 Zim alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Zim screenshot 1

    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 VS Malkovich

     

    • Zim is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Malkovich.

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

    • Zim is Free and Open SourceMalkovich is Free and Proprietary
    • Zim is LightweightMalkovich is not according to our users
  2. TiddlyWiki icon

    TiddlyWiki

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    TiddlyWiki is a single html file with all the characteristics of a wiki - including all of the functionality (including editing, saving, tagging and searching) and the style sheet. Because its a single file, its very portable - you can email it, put it on a web server or share...

    161 TiddlyWiki alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Xfce
    • RemoteStorage
    TiddlyWiki screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Standalone
    2.  Cross page linking
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Wiki
    5.  Portable
    6.  Wiki-like interface
    7.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  No Coding Required
    12.  WYSIWYG Support

    TiddlyWiki VS Malkovich

     

    • TiddlyWiki is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Malkovich.

    • TiddlyWiki is Free and Open SourceMalkovich is Free and Proprietary
    • TiddlyWiki is CustomizableMalkovich is not according to our users
  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.

    76 CherryTree alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    CherryTree screenshot 1

    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 Malkovich

     
  5. 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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Always there for the grabbing.

    Tomboy Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Wiki
    3.  Notebook
    4.  Symbolic links
    5.  Automatic link generation
    6.  Local Storage

    Tomboy VS Malkovich

     
  6. 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.

    218 wikidPad alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    wikidPad screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last update was in November 2018, and various links are dead on their website.

    wikidPad Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Wiki
    4.  Cross Linking
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Wiki-like interface
    7.  Notebook

    wikidPad VS Malkovich

     
  7. ATWiki icon

    ATWiki

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    TiddlyWiki for Windows. A unique non-linear notebook for capturing, organising and sharing complex information. ATWiki is an independent project of TiddlyWiki.

    74 ATWiki alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ATWiki screenshot 1

    ATWiki Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Wiki
    6.  Multiple languages
    7.  Offline

    ATWiki VS Malkovich

     
  9. SlimWiki icon

    SlimWiki

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    SlimWiki is an easy to use Wiki / knowledge sharing platform for teams with a beautifully simple editing experience.

    91 SlimWiki alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • TH flagThailand

    Platforms

    • Online
    SlimWiki screenshot 1

    SlimWiki Features

    1.  Knowledge base
    2.  Wiki

    SlimWiki VS Malkovich

     
  10. VoodooPad icon

    VoodooPad

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    "VoodooPad is a place to write down your notes and thoughts. Plant ideas, images, lists and anything else you need to keep track of and VoodooPad will grow with you, without getting in the way. You can even drag and drop folders, images, applications, or URLs into VoodooPad...

    15 VoodooPad alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    VoodooPad screenshot 1

    VoodooPad Features

    1.  Wiki

    VoodooPad VS Malkovich

     

    • VoodooPad is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Malkovich.

    • VoodooPad is the most popular commercial alternative to Malkovich.

    • VoodooPad is Paid and ProprietaryMalkovich is Free and Proprietary
  11. Wiki on a Stick icon

    Wiki on a Stick

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    Wiki on a Stick (in short WoaS) is a wiki that lives in one self-modifying XHTML file. Its perfect to be used at home or at office, on your laptop or USB pen drive (along with Portable Firefox if you want) and even in a floppy disk!

    13 Wiki on a Stick alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Xfce
    Discontinued

    Last update on Dec 2013: https://sourceforge.net/projects/stickwiki/

    Wiki on a Stick Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Wiki
    3.  Encrypted Notes

    Wiki on a Stick VS Malkovich

     
  12. VSNotes icon

    VSNotes

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    VSNotes is a Visual Studio Code extension.

    VS Notes is a simple tool that takes care of the creation and management of plain text notes and harnesses the power of VS Code via the Command Palette.

    322 VSNotes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    VSNotes screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from 2019, and the GitHub repository has been archived.

    VSNotes Features

    1.  Note organization

    VSNotes VS Malkovich

     
  13. Scribbleton icon

    Scribbleton

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    The little personal wiki. Scribbleton is your own personal wiki, where you can store everything from quick notes, to detailed checklists for work, to the outline for that next bestseller novel. Place your wiki file on a shared drive, and you can access and edit your data from...

    16 Scribbleton alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Scribbleton screenshot 1

    Scribbleton Features

    1.  Wiki

    Scribbleton VS Malkovich

     
  14. EverFastAccess icon

    EverFastAccess

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    Boost your productivity. Take notes, set reminders and save contents and links, all in 1 swipe of the mouse. Attach notes automatically to any window.

    314 EverFastAccess alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    EverFastAccess screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Gestures
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Portable
    4.  Note organization
    5.  Software Management
    6.  Notebook
    7.  Window organizer
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  On top

    EverFastAccess VS Malkovich

     
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