Microsoft OneNote AlternativesOnly Open Source apps categorised as Todo List Managers
The best open source Todo List Manager alternative to Microsoft OneNote is Joplin. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft OneNote and many of them are open source Todo List Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Todo List Manager alternatives to Microsoft OneNote are Xournal++, CherryTree, Standard Notes and AppFlowy.
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806 likes70 Joplin alternativesOpen 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.
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- Freemium • Open Source
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
- AppImageHub
- Snapcraft
- Google Chrome
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- F-Droid
- Cloudron
- Homebrew
- Chocolatey
- Termux
- Mozilla Firefox
Joplin VS Microsoft OneNote
Is Joplin a good alternative to Microsoft OneNote?
166 likes50 Xournal++ alternativesXournal++ (a fork of Xournal) is a handwriting Notetaking software with PDF annotation support. Written in C++ with platform independent GTK, supporting Linux, e.g. Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, Suse, macOS and Windows 10. Supports Pen input like Wacom Tablets.
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- Free • Open Source
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- Mac
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- Linux
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Xournal++ VS Microsoft OneNote
Is Xournal++ a good alternative to Microsoft OneNote?Comments about Xournal++ as an Alternative to Microsoft OneNote
violoncelloWith Xournal++ you own your notes and can save them wherever you want - you are not forced to store them somewhere in the cloud as it's the case with OneNote
2In the version available for Chromebooks, the option for typed text is not working.
0Nearly similar interface. Lightweight, open source with latex support and voice notes. Flexible layout which was missing in xournal.
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310 likes69 CherryTree alternativesA hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.
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- Free • Open Source
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- Flatpak
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CherryTree VS Microsoft OneNote
Is CherryTree a good alternative to Microsoft OneNote?Comments about CherryTree as an Alternative to Microsoft OneNote
its not OneNote, but its as close as I´ve found on linux. This finally frees me from Windows. Just started using it, but already i can see it will do. Now if only it accepts photos, voice clips, videos and webpages I can call it a day!
9It is more like Simple Note which is bare bones & not comparable to OneNote. No dragable containers, no ocr or voice recording. Also lacks sync.
5hierarchical Nodes and Subnode with icons, quick tool bar, simple as well rich text format, import export option, extremely light weight set up, easy backup, adjustable font size with mouse button, complete set of editting tools, customizable lay out, stable, supports text upto million of words, word count, password protected, multiple data basis, free and easy to use.
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644 likes77 Standard Notes alternativesStandard Notes is a simple and private notes app. It allows you to write and sync your notes across all your devices, iOS, Android, Linux, Windows, MacOS, and web browser.
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- Freemium • Open Source
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
- F-Droid
Standard Notes VS Microsoft OneNote
Is Standard Notes a good alternative to Microsoft OneNote?Comments about Standard Notes as an Alternative to Microsoft OneNote
Encrypted, very lightweight and not owned by Microsoft.
1The free version is only plain text editing - can't even paste images or use bold and italics. There simply aren't enough features in the free one to determine whether I like it enough to pay for premium.
5k71Good for those options to store online or sync between devices. Devices: Windows app, web-browser, android app...
I prefer this one than SimpleNote, in any case, to share between devices nowadays i recommend telegram or protectedtext. For text, Onenote. I didnt like turtl, joplin or elephant.
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162 likes61 AppFlowy alternativesAppFlowy is an open source alternative to Notion. You are in charge of your data and customizations.
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- Freemium • Open Source
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Self-Hosted
- Snapcraft
- Rust
- Flathub
AppFlowy VS Microsoft OneNote
Is AppFlowy a good alternative to Microsoft OneNote?
128 likes241 Notesnook alternativesNotesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.
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- Freemium • Open Source
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- Mac
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- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Google Chrome
- Flathub
- F-Droid
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Flatpak
Notesnook VS Microsoft OneNote
Is Notesnook a good alternative to Microsoft OneNote?License model
- Free • Open Source
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
- Android
- Android Tablet
- iPhone
- iPad
Beaver Notes VS Microsoft OneNote
Is Beaver Notes a good alternative to Microsoft OneNote?
Comments about Joplin as an Alternative to Microsoft OneNote
Same structure as Onenote, supports images, looks modern.
Doesn't have all the same features (like drawing on the screen) but also has its own unique features Onenote doesn't have.
Also runs on Linux, which is the biggest plus for me.
it doesn't have pen input support
it doesn't do diagrams, and the plain text files it creates are given obscure names so you can't find them.