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   PrivacyNotes

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Workspace with end-to-end encryption, zero-knowledge security, rich notes, private journal, encrypted file storage, password management, cross-platform browser access, open-source cryptography, optional Pro features, and no recurring subscription fees.

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • iPad
   • Google Chrome
   • Software as a Service (SaaS)
   • United States

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   Joplin

    946 likes

   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.

   237 Joplin alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   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

   • France
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Joplin vs Microsoft OneNote Comments

   Top Positive Comment by dasonic · Mar 7, 2020

   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.

   Top Negative Comment by Martin Ligabue · Oct 15, 2021

   it doesn't have pen input support

   Negative comment by Nuncio Bitis · Jul 17, 2024

   it doesn't do diagrams, and the plain text files it creates are given obscure names so you can't find them.

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   • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft OneNote is Freemium and Proprietary
   • Joplin is Privacy focused, Lightweight, Minimalistic and DecentralizedMicrosoft OneNote is not according to our users
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   Evernote

    2491 likes

   App designed for cross-platform note-taking and organizing. Create notes with text, images, and audio, tag and search them. Features offline access, business card scanning, and presentation modes. Integrate with LinkedIn and secure with a passcode lock.

   131 Evernote alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • Italy
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Blackberry
   • Android Tablet
   • Windows Phone
   • iPad
   • Apple Watch
   • Kindle Fire

   • Italy
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Top Positive Comment by Britly Novus · Nov 17, 2019

   Evernote is clunky, overwhelming, and slow. It has a lot of cool features that used to be relatively unique, but it's grown stagnant. Also the mobile version is pretty buggy.

   Top Negative Comment by Guest · Oct 21, 2016

   It is far and away lacking many features of onenote, most noticeably the ability to have sections and subsections of notes in binders. Making it not good for keeping ORGANIZED notes.

   Comment by k71 · Sep 24, 2022

   I dont use it for writing text (much better OneNote), i just use it for saving webpages or text from webpages. I think it´s quite slow, and somehow i dont like that much. Also, I dont trust neither expect any privacy with Microsoft, but it´s the best option i have to store the webpages.

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   • Evernote is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft OneNote is also Freemium and Proprietary
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   Zettlr

    270 likes

   Unified writing platform offering note-taking, easy citations with Zotero integration, LaTeX/Word templates, snippets, themes, dark modes, code highlighting, multi-language support, and knowledge management with Zettelkasten for seamless writing from notes to books.

   256 Zettlr alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Text Editor

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Flathub
   • PortableApps.com

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Zim

    521 likes

   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"...

   363 Zim alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Task Management

   Origin

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Flathub
   • Flatpak

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Zim vs Microsoft OneNote Comments

   Top Positive Comment by LordMax · May 6, 2018

   Wonderful. Every file is a .txt file, so you're in total control.

   Top Negative Comment by Guest · Sep 28, 2018

   Zim is more like simplenote, or a desktop wiki. It is missing most of the functionality of onenote.

   Positive comment by axcqhsbsadoukciozt · Jul 3, 2023

   You are better of using a cellulose notepad rather than OneNote which siphons all your data unencrypted to "the cloud"

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   • Zim is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft OneNote is Freemium and Proprietary
   • Zim is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMicrosoft OneNote is not according to our users
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   Beaver Notes

    79 likes

   Your personal note-taking haven for privacy and efficiency.

   116 Beaver Notes alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (MIT)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • Italy
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Flathub

   • Italy
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Markor

    97 likes

   Markor is a TextEditor for Android, versatile, flexible, and lightweight. Markor utilizes simple markup formats like Markdown and todo.txt for note-taking and list management. It is versatile at working with text; it can also be used for keeping bookmarks, copying to clipboard...

   191 Markor alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Todo List Manager
   • Note-taking

   Origin

   • Austria
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • F-Droid
   • OpenAPK

   • Austria
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Positive comment by zokris · Sep 16, 2020

   Markor is light, fast and uses Markdown text so your notes can be read on all devices. With OneNote you need the app to open your notes.

   Positive comment by Guest · Aug 24, 2020

   Open-source, feature-filled and uses open formats so it is future-proof. Actively updated with new features. A great app for notes, to-do lists and jotting down thoughts and ideas.

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   • Markor is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft OneNote is Freemium and Proprietary
   • Markor is a Todo List Manager Microsoft OneNote is a Note-taking Tool
   • Markor is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedMicrosoft OneNote is not according to our users
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    QOwnNotes

     104 likes

    Plain text notepad with markdown support and todo list manager for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows, that works together with the notes application of ownCloud.

    331 QOwnNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • Austria
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt

    • Austria
    • EU

    

    

    

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    La Suite Docs

     26 likes

    Collaborative platform for real-time note-taking, documentation, and wikis, featuring offline editing, granular permissions, AI-assisted writing, multiple export formats, user-friendly formatting, scalable team support, customizable templates, and open-source licensing.

    123 La Suite Docs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Team Collaboration

    Origin

    • France
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Python
    • Typescript
    • JavaScript
    • React
    • Django
    • Next.js

    • France
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Craft

     49 likes

    Craft offers document creation with stunning visuals, seamless navigation, and effortless sharing. Nest notes, use AI for summaries, and export in multiple formats.

    165 Craft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Project Management

    Origin

    • Hungary
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    • Hungary
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Rnote

     39 likes

    Rnote aims to be a simple but functional note taking application for freehand drawing or annotating pictures or documents. It eventually should be able to import / export various media file formats.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Digital Painting

    Origin

    • Austria
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    • Austria
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Rnote vs Microsoft OneNote Comments

    Positive comment by manuke · Jan 5, 2024

    It's insanely fast (and written in Rust). Pen support. Pages and Folder support. Open-Source. Saves everything as file and thus can be used in a cloud sync. Has basic Textediting functionality (but not very good for structured Texts, more made for freeform drawing and handwritten notes). PDF insertion (no real annotation though)!

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    • Rnote is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft OneNote is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Rnote is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMicrosoft OneNote is not according to our users
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    Focal - Notes & Tasks

     7 likes

    Effortlessly organize notes and tasks using Focal's intuitive tree structure. Create diverse note types, use powerful search, efficient tagging, and customizable settings to enhance productivity and maintain focus.

    94 Focal - Notes & Tasks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • Hungary
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows

    • Hungary
    • EU

    

    

    

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    #Pad

     5 likes

    Desktop notepad for Windows and macOS with #tag-based note organization, built-in TODOs, reminders, regex search, professional editor, clipboard and operation history, plugin support, file versioning, large file handling, and a free 14-day trial.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Note-taking

    Origin

    • Poland
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    • Poland
    • EU

    

    

    

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