Memos AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps 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 development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Memos for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Mac and Windows apps. The best Memos alternative is Walling, which is free. Other great apps like Memos are Day One, mymind, Cosmos: Curate your universe and Journalistic.

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  1. Walling icon
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    Walling

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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.

    267 Walling alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Walling Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Online collaboration
    5.  Wiki
    6.  Notebook
    Walling iconMemos Icon

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    • Walling is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & iPhone alternative to Memos.

    • Walling is the most popular free alternative to Memos.

    • Walling is Freemium and ProprietaryMemos is Free and Open Source
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    Day One

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

    130 Day One alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    Top Day One Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Calendar View
    5.  Handwritten Notes
    6. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Support for Gestures
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Scan to PDF
    12.  Protected by Password
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    Day One VS Memos

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    • Day One is the most popular Android, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Memos.

    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryMemos is Free and Open Source
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    mymind

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

    31 mymind alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Visual Pinboard
    2.  AI-Powered
    3.  Bookmarks
    4.  Automatic Tagging
    5.  Save Articles
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Web Clipper
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  File Tagging
    11.  Built-in viewer
    12.  Unlimited storage
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    mymind VS Memos

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    • mymind is the most popular Linux alternative to Memos.

    • mymind is the most popular commercial alternative to Memos.

    • mymind is Paid and ProprietaryMemos is Free and Open Source
    • mymind is Privacy focusedMemos is not according to our users
  5. Cosmos: Curate your universe icon
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    Cosmos: Curate your universe

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    A Pinterest alternative for creatives.

    60 Cosmos: Curate your universe alternatives
    Save anything on the web
    Curate elements into clusters
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    Discover clusters that speak to you

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Mac

    Top Cosmos: Curate your universe Features

    1.  Visual Pinboard
    2.  Visual bookmarks
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Content curation
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Shared Folders
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  File Tagging
    9.  Web Clipper
    10.  Full-Text Search
    11. Pinterest icon  Pinterest integration
    12.  AI-Powered
    Cosmos: Curate your universe iconMemos Icon

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  6. Journalistic icon
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    Journalistic

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    Journalistic is a micro journaling app with a focus on a clean and minimalistic writing experience. It uses the established bullet journal format, making it approachable for beginners and highly efficient for experienced diarists.

    13 Journalistic alternatives
    Journalistic desktop app with expanded navigation drawer in Light mode, shown in a windowed state

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Coding Required
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    Journalistic iconMemos Icon

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  7. Journal icon
    Journal icon

    Journal

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    A New Way to Appreciate Life’s Moments with Journal.

    70 Journal alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Journal Features

    1.  Goal Tracking
    2.  Calendar View
    3.  iOS widget
    4.  AI-Powered
    5.  Built-in search engine
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  9. DoubleMemory icon
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    DoubleMemory

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    DoubleMemory is a Mac-only app that allows users to save links and texts without the need for browser extensions, using a clipboard trick. The saved items are displayed in a beautiful waterfall grid with Apple native preview cards, offering a well-designed experience that...

    19 DoubleMemory alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    DoubleMemory Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Bookmarks
    4.  Swift
    5.  Snippets
    6.  Sync with iCloud
    7.  Offline
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  10. Journey icon
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    Journey

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    A diary that keeps your private memories forever. Trusted by millions of users, Journey is your perfect journal companion that keeps your private memories for a lifetime.

    128 Journey alternatives
    Journey journal on Android

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
    Journey Android diary with map
    Journey Android journal with calendar
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    Add tags and photos to Android diary

    Journey Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Location Mapping
    3.  Sync with Google Drive
    4.  Protected by Password
    5.  Export to PDF
    6.  Notebook
    7.  Different areas grid
    Journey iconMemos Icon

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  11. Supernotes icon
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    Supernotes

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    Supernotes, is a new way to create notes and collaborate with your friends. Quickly create note-cards with diverse content from task lists to maths equations, with full markdown and LaTeX support. You can tag your cards, find relevant keywords, and sort your cards in an instant.

    68 Supernotes alternatives
    Supernotes screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Supernotes Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Export to PDF
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  12. Napkin Ideas icon
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    Napkin Ideas

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    Where your ideas take shape, one thought at a time. A creative, simple visual note taking application to plan your thoughts and ideas.

    11 Napkin Ideas alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
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    Napkin Ideas Features

    1.  Idea management
    2.  Note organization
    3.  Idea
    4.  Snippets
    5.  Quoting
    6.  Tagging
    7.  Search by tags
    Napkin Ideas iconMemos Icon

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  13. Memorize icon
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    Memorize

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    Store personal memories with this personal diary, special moments and keep track of your life by using this powerful journaling app.

    98 Memorize alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Mood Tracking
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Dark Mode
    Memorize iconMemos Icon

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  14. Command Browser icon
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    Command Browser

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    Feature-rich web browser aimed at enhancing online organization and focus, offering tools such as web highlighting, internet journals, ad-blocking, and integration with note-taking apps, without requiring user sign-up.

    30 Command Browser alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Messages

    Command Browser Features

    1.  Visual Pinboard
    2.  Onenote Desktop Integration
    3. Notion icon  
    4.  Ideas Hub
    5.  Bookmarking
    Command Browser iconMemos Icon

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