Microsoft OneNote Alternatives

Microsoft OneNote is described as 'Part of the Microsoft 365 Copilot, is a digital notebook application that gives people one place to gather notes and information. It also offers shared notebooks, syncing between multiple computers and devices via Windows' and is a leading Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft OneNote for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, Android and Linux apps. The best Microsoft OneNote alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like Microsoft OneNote are Zim, Joplin, NoteLedge and sNotes – Students Notes.

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Microsoft OneNote alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Task Management Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Open Source, iPhone, EU, Free, Android and Self-Hosted. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Microsoft OneNote.
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  1. NoPlex icon
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    NoPlex is the world's first productivity and personal organization ecosystem optimized for adults with ADHD and anxiety.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  2. Buildin.AI icon
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    Buildin.AI is a real-time collaboration space where you can write, plan, read, and organize information in one place. Now available for free for personal use or to experience for free with your team.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  3. SourCherry icon
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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.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  4. Forma gives you an open canvas where you can drop ideas anywhere. Move things around, group them visually, draw connections, and keep a clear picture of everything you’re working on.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  5. Anotalos icon
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    Advanced and fully featured notes app for iPhone, iPad & Mac. Built with the latest technologies to handle almost anything.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. Kolva icon
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    Kolva is a pay-as-you-go productivity platform. No subscriptions, no tiers — just transparent pricing for every feature. Meetings: Record any web meeting from Chrome (Zoom, Teams, Meet). Get transcripts, AI summaries, speaker identification, and action items. $0.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  7. Encrypted online notepad with real-time autosaving, password protection, rich text formatting, sharing through unique links, downloading, printing, multilingual support, no registration needed, seamless across devices, privacy and safety-focused, ideal for personal notes and collaboration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. StarNote icon
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    Take notes, annotate PDFs, and stay organized with layers, tags, and flexible templates. Everything comes together on an infinite canvas built for smooth thinking.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android Tablet
    • Android
     
  9. Ladderly.io icon
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    Ladderly.io is an educational technology ecosystem dedicated to accelerating careers in tech through evidence-based learning and community support. Founded on core values of generosity, freedom, and open source principles, Ladderly provides a comprehensive platform that includes...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. Noteastic icon
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    Tired of OneNote's bloat? Annoyed by GoodNotes weak performance on Windows? Noteastic is the handwritten note-taking app Windows users have been waiting for.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Coline icon
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    An all in one productivity workspace that unifies calendar, tasks, notes, docs, files, messaging, email, and AI assistance in one app.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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