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. TreeTime icon
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    TreeTime lets you organize notes, tasks, and projects using linked hierarchical trees. Perform recursive calculations on your data and explore your information visually through a lightweight, view-only local web interface — all while keeping your data private and portable.

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  2. Riraen icon
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    Riraen is a specialized AI-powered content management and creation engine designed to operationalize data-driven workflows for marketing teams, entrepreneurs, and digital creators. Unlike general-purpose AI assistants, Riraen focuses on "growth-ready" content by...

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    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  3. Justnote icon
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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.

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  4. Rucola icon
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    Terminal-based markdown note manager to view statistics, explore connections and launch editing and viewing applications.

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    • Linux
     
  5. Rhyolite icon
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    Rhyolite is a simple markdown editor build using tauri framework that allows user to edit and work on markdown files.

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    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. MindNote icon
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    MindNote, the smartest, simplest, most customizable note-taking app designed to keep your ideas, thoughts, and memories organized and accessible wherever you go.

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    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
     
  7. Moolight icon
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    Moolight is more than just a journal; it's a digital companion designed to make cherishing every moment simpler and more insightful.

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    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  8. Kraa.io icon
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    Kraa is for writing., It's a note-taking app, a text editor, a messaging app, a story book, a community hub, a shared document, a blogging platform, a family board, ...

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  9. TriliumDroid icon
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    Android client for Trilium Notes.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  10. Note hero icon
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    A free online notepad with auto-save, formatting, and sharing features. Create, edit and save notes directly in your browser without login.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  11. PocketMark icon
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    PocketMark is an editor for Markdown (.md) files elegant and powerful, it's feature include, but are not limited to:

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  12. Notestudio icon
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    Notestudio brings the charm of traditional handwriting together with powerful digital tools, making note-taking feel natural and intuitive. With flexible paper styles, advanced drawing tools, and a smooth, customizable interface, it’s perfect for capturing and organizing your ideas.

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    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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