Open Source Microsoft OneNote Alternatives

The best open source alternative to Microsoft OneNote is Zim. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft OneNote and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Microsoft OneNote are Joplin, Xournal++, Logseq and CherryTree.

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Microsoft OneNote alternatives page was last updated Feb 8, 2025
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  1. Idaesbasic icon
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    Idaesbasic

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    Idaesbasic - An all in one project manager that stores everything in files directly into your project!

    42 Idaesbasic alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Idaesbasic Features

    1.  Kanban Board
    2.  Calendar View
    3.  Desktop Application
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  2. MiniMark icon
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    MiniMark

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    CLI Markdown Editor / Viewer.

    18 MiniMark alternatives
    Dark mode

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Markdown editor
    Light mode

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Works Offline
    7. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  Support for MarkDown
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Terminal-based
    12.  Note Manager
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  4. Webtrotion icon
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    Webtrotion

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    Webtrotion is a highly configurable and easy-to-install website builder, crafted with the Astro framework and Notion. Use it to effortlessly create a blog or website.

    52 Webtrotion alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Webtrotion Features

    1. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
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    Citronote

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    Citronote is a note-taking application for Windows that allows you to create Markdown, Scrap, ToDo, and Plaintext notes.

    17 Citronote alternatives
    Markdown notes

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Scrap notes

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Built-in viewer
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No Tracking
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  6. Rucola icon
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    Rucola

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    Terminal-based markdown note manager to view statistics, explore connections and launch editing and viewing applications.

    54 Rucola alternatives
    Select view of all indexed notes

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Display View of a single note

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Rust
    11.  Zettelkasten note method
    12.  Terminal-based
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  7. Justnote icon
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    Justnote

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    Your privacy-focused note-taking app. Justnote helps you take notes easily anytime on any device. Powered by Stacks technology, all your saved notes are encrypted, and only you can decrypt them and see the content inside.

    13 Justnote alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Encrypted Backup
    5.  File Tagging
    6.  Note organization
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    SourCherry

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    SourCherry is an Android app to open CherryTree’s databases. Right now app can read databases and do basic editing tasks.

    7 SourCherry alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    SourCherry Features

    1.  No Tracking
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