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. This is a free online tool, developed by Gemoo, that allows YouTube creators and learners to take notes while watching videos, making it easier to learn and utilize video materials more efficiently.

    19 YouTube Video Note Taking alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  2. 21M Notes icon
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    Organize your ideas, notes, and to-dos in 21M Notes. Separate them by projects, save prompts, links, and useful info for later—everything in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. Citronote icon
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    Citronote is a note-taking application for Windows that allows you to create Markdown, Scrap, ToDo, and Plaintext notes.

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    • Windows
     
  4. Topilo Notes icon
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    Capture thousands of thoughts and make them all useful. A notes app reimagined for handling your every thought and idea while making it easy to process, organize and review them later.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Online
     
  5. NoteFolio icon
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    NotesFolio: Private, Simple Note Organizer. Passcode protect your notes and folders.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  6. A lightweight, distraction-free notepad with instant access, no registration or ads, auto-saves notes locally, supports manual export, and works seamlessly on modern browsers and mobile devices while prioritizing privacy with a clean interface and dark mode.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  7. FoxyNotes icon
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    Simple and easy-to-use notepad app designed to make your life easier. Whether you're jotting down quick notes, creating to do lists, drawing, or organizing your ideas, FoxyNotes has you covered. Plus, with seamless Google Drive sync and backup, your notes are always safe and...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
     
  8. SpeedyNote icon
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    SpeedyNote is a fast, open-source note-taking application designed for stylus users who need iPad-quality annotation on budget hardware. Built with native C++ and Qt, it delivers 360Hz stylus input on hardware as modest as an Intel Celeron N4000 at 1.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  9. Simple, local, material design notes.

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  10. Notah AI icon
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    AI executive assistant that records Google Meet, Zoom, Teams, Webex; transcribes and makes instant summaries: decisions, action items, minutes, smart titles. Search/tag, jump to quotes, export/share.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
     
  11. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  12. 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.

    123 TreeTime alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
     
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