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 iPhone apps. The best Microsoft OneNote alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like Microsoft OneNote are Zim, NoteLedge, Joplin 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, Android, Free, EU 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. Notedrafts icon
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    Notedrafts is a powerful note-taking app that lets you write, draw, and organize your thoughts across different types of documents. Whether you're marking up a PDF, writing on a large canvas, or taking notes in a long vertical layout, Notedrafts adapts to your workflow.

    64 Notedrafts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    HackFlowy is an open source clone of Workflowy, built using backbone.js and socket.io, with an option to easily deploy via Heroku.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. DrawNote icon
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    DrawNote is a feature-rich all-in-one notebook & notepad that integrates note-taking, mind mapping, to-do list, handwriting, sketching, drawing and painting.

    8 DrawNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. Notein icon
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    Notein is a Handwritten note-taking app designed for Android users with a diverse range of features and tools for PDF-editing.

    20 Notein alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  5. Looksyk icon
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    A simple personal knowledge platform with a focus on clean Markdown files, simple queries and a journal.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Docker
     
  6. Quentier icon
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    You can also use Quentier for local notes without any connection to Evernote and synchronization.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. Nodeland icon
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    NodeLand offers a unique blend of mind-mapping and note-taking functionalities. It transforms how ideas are captured and organized by connecting every note into dynamic mind maps. Nodeland’s AI assistant helps understand, expand, and retain information.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. Notes (PFA) icon
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    Privacy Friendly Notes allows you to take and manage notes on Android devices. It belongs to the Privacy Friendly Apps group developed by the research group SECUSO at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. More information can be found an secuso.org/pfa

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • F-Droid
    • Android
     
  9. notenote.cc icon
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    Your own Instagram, encrypted.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
     
  10. tetrify icon
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    Text yourself notes, reminders, and more. tetr is the personal, private chat for your mind. A twist on productivity and journaling where you do everything by sending a message.

    16 tetrify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  11. EnkiTask icon
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    EnkiTask is a go-to tool for efficient task management. Whether handling multiple projects as a freelancer or collaborating as part of a small team, EnkiTask is designed to aid in organization and productivity.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    A secure, offline note and calendar app that works the way software used to: simple, private, and completely under your control.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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