Memos AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Todo List Managers like Memos

Memos is described as 'A privacy-first, lightweight note-taking service. Easily capture and share your great thoughts' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Memos for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Mac and Android Tablet apps. The best Memos alternative is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Memos are Standard Notes, Google Keep, Turtl and WriteOn.

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  1. Joplin icon

    Joplin

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    Open source app for managing notes and to-dos with Markdown support. Syncs seamlessly across devices using services like Dropbox and OneDrive. Offers end-to-end encrypted synchronicity, offline access, rich import/export options, and a Web Clipper for browsers.

    106 Joplin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Joplin is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Memos.

    • Joplin is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Memos.

    • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceMemos is Free and Open Source
    • Joplin is MinimalisticMemos is not according to our users
  2. Standard Notes icon

    Standard Notes

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    Secure note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, unlimited syncing across all platforms, offline access, detailed organization through tags, strong passcode and biometric protections, and premium features like encrypted files, themes, web clipper, super note types, and hardware key support.

    118 Standard Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    Google Keep

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    Google Keep is a multifunctional tool that merges note-taking with browsing, allowing capture of thoughts, checklists, or voice notes, with cross-device synchronization. Features include color-coded notes, voice transcription, geo-fencing, collaboration, cloud storage, and seamless Google integration.

    104 Google Keep alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
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    Digital journaling solution offering privacy controls, secure cross-device sync, multimedia support, timeline view, calendar and Throwback features, Google Drive backup, customizable entries, import/export options, weather, and l...

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  6. Turtl icon

    Turtl

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    Whether it's bookmarks or passwords, files or shopping lists...Turtl organizes it all and makes it easy to find later. Sync across your devices. Leave nothing behind.

    186 Turtl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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  7. WriteOn icon

    WriteOn

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    Simple Notes Jetpack Compose - Clean, intuitive note-taking open source app.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  8. Niphtio icon

    Niphtio

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    Save and organize online content—articles, recipes, videos—in one place with Niphtio. You can also quickly save links from other apps including Mail, Safari, and iMessage by simply clicking the "Share" button.

    37 Niphtio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. mymind icon

    mymind

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    All your ·notes· ·bookmarks·, ·inspiration· ·articles· and ·images· in one single, private place, enhanced with artificial intelligence.

    39 mymind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Brave
    • Safari
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    • mymind is the most popular SaaS alternative to Memos.

    • mymind is Freemium and ProprietaryMemos is Free and Open Source
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    Walling

     44 likes
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    Working on a project, researching a topic or writing an article? Walling makes it easy to break down your ideas, refine them and visually organize them.

    277 Walling alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  12. Reset icon

    Reset

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    Discover stress relief in just 5 minutes a day with a journal that guides you through identifying and challenging anxious thoughts. Analyze anxiety sources, rewrite healthier thoughts, and track your progress as you form a consistent habit over time for long-term mental well-being.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    still: voice journaling

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    still is a journaling app for people who want to actually understand who they are. Talk about whatever’s on your mind — still listens, AI breaks it down, and you get instant insights about your emotions and patterns, allowing you to understand yourself fully.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  14. Day One icon

    Day One

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    Day One is a simple way to journal application for the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android

    157 Day One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome
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    DoubleMemory

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    DoubleMemory is a Apple-native app that allows users to save links and texts without the need for browser extensions, using a clipboard trick (double ? + C) on Mac and syncs over to all your other Apple Devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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