Microsoft OneNote AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

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1. 

   

   Joplin

    911 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.

   148 Joplin alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source

   Application 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

   

   

   

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   Top Positive Comment

   dasonic

   Mar 7, 2020

   13

   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

   Martin Ligabue

   Oct 15, 2021

   7

   it doesn't have pen input support

   Nuncio Bitis

   Negative comment•Jul 17, 2024

   1

   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
2. 

   

   Zim

    516 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"...

   339 Zim alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application types

   • Note-taking
   • Task Management

   Origin

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   Platforms

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

   

   

   

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   Top Positive Comment

   LordMax

   May 6, 2018

   18

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

   Top Negative Comment

   Guest

   Sep 28, 2018

   20

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

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   axcqhsbsadoukciozt

   Positive comment•Jul 3, 2023

   0

   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
4. 

   

   Evernote

    2486 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.

   101 Evernote alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application 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

   

   

   

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   Top Positive Comment

   Britly Novus

   Nov 17, 2019

   6

   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

   Guest

   Oct 21, 2016

   60

   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.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   k71

   Comment•Sep 24, 2022

   0

   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

    259 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.

   205 Zettlr alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application types

   • Note-taking
   • Text Editor

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

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

   

   

   

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7. 

   

   Beaver Notes

    65 likes

   Your personal note-taking haven for privacy and efficiency.

   87 Beaver Notes alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (MIT)

   Application types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • Italy
   • EU

   Platforms

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

   

   

   

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   Markor

    95 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...

   174 Markor alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Todo List Manager
   • Note-taking

   Origin

   • Austria
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • F-Droid

   

   

   

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   zokris

   Positive comment•Sep 16, 2020

   0

   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.

   Guest

   Positive comment•Aug 24, 2020

   0

   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.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   

   

   • Markor is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft OneNote is Freemium and Proprietary
   • Markor is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedMicrosoft OneNote is not according to our users
10. 

    

    QOwnNotes

     100 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.

    294 QOwnNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

    Application types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • Austria
    • EU

    Platforms

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

    

    

    

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    La Suite Docs

     23 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.

    91 La Suite Docs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    • Note-taking
    • Team Collaboration

    Origin

    • France
    • EU

    Platforms

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

    

    

    

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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.

    26 Rnote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    • Note-taking
    • Digital Painting

    Origin

    • Austria
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    

    

    

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    manuke

    Positive comment•Jan 5, 2024

    1

    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)!

    

    

    • 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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    Craft

     45 likes

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

    123 Craft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Note-taking
    • Project Management

    Origin

    • Hungary
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    

    

    

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    KDE BasKet

     82 likes

    This application provides as many baskets as you wish, and you can drag and drop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

    Application types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma

    

    

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    Guest

    Positive comment•Jul 7, 2015

    2

    It has essentially the same functionality as One Note. I was happy to find it offers password protection of the various baskets.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.

    Guest

    Positive comment•Dec 17, 2016

    0

    Most of the OneNote functionality

    Review by a new / low-activity user.

    Guest

    Positive comment•May 30, 2017

    -1

    more or less the same functionality as one note. each notepad and each note can be tagged with colors and tags of relative importance, and icons. notepads can be sorted hierarcically, notepads can bepassword protected, and so on. you should visit its website and see.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.

    

    

    • KDE BasKet is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft OneNote is Freemium and Proprietary
15. 

    

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • Hungary
    • EU

    Platforms

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

    

    

    

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