Microsoft OneNote Alternatives for Linux
Microsoft OneNote is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Obsidian, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft OneNote and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Microsoft OneNote are Zim, Joplin, Xournal++ and Logseq.
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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. 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.- Note-taking Tool
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111 Obsidian alternativesPrivacy-oriented note-taking app for non-linear thinking, blending knowledge graph creation with wiki-style linking. Supports Markdown, end-to-end encryption, and plugins for customization. Offers distraction-free mode, tags, themes, syntax highlighting, and operates offline without tracking.
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- Freemium • Proprietary
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Canada
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- Windows
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- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Snapcraft
- Microsoft Edge
- Google Chrome
- Flathub
- Safari
- Mozilla Firefox
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Obsidian VS Microsoft OneNote
297 Zim alternativesZim 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"...
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- Free • Open Source
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Netherlands
EU
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Flathub
- Flatpak
Zim VS Microsoft OneNote
Comments about Zim as an Alternative to Microsoft OneNote
Top Positive CommentTop Negative CommentZim is more like simplenote, or a desktop wiki. It is missing most of the functionality of onenote.
Most Recent CommentaxcqhsbsadoukcioztYou are better of using a cellulose notepad rather than OneNote which siphons all your data unencrypted to "the cloud"
79 Joplin alternativesOpen 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.
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- Freemium • Open Source
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France- EU
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
- AppImageHub
- Snapcraft
- Google Chrome
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- F-Droid
- Cloudron
- Homebrew
- Chocolatey
- Termux
- Mozilla Firefox
Joplin VS Microsoft OneNote
Comments about Joplin as an Alternative to Microsoft OneNote
Comment summary: Critics of Joplin note limitations such as lack of features compared to OneNote, like pen input support and drawing capabilities. However, Joplin's advocates highlight its strengths in privacy, open-source nature, and compatibility with Linux. Joplin supports markdown editing and allows users to store data on personal servers with encryption. While some praise its clean interface and cross-platform sync, others consider OneNote more feature-rich, especially for writing and organizing notes.Top Positive CommentdasonicSame 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 CommentMartin Ligabueit doesn't have pen input support
Most Recent CommentNuncio Bitisit doesn't do diagrams, and the plain text files it creates are given obscure names so you can't find them.
51 Xournal++ alternativesHandwritten note-taking and PDF annotation using pen input and pressure sensitivity, shape drawing, customizable toolbar layouts, image insertion, audio recording, multi-language options, LaTeX integration, and complete export in PDF or PNG formats across all platforms.
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- Free • Open Source
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
Xournal++ VS Microsoft OneNote
Comments about Xournal++ as an Alternative to Microsoft OneNote
Top Positive CommentvioloncelloWith Xournal++ you own your notes and can save them wherever you want - you are not forced to store them somewhere in the cloud as it's the case with OneNote
Top Negative CommentIn the version available for Chromebooks, the option for typed text is not working.
Most Recent CommentNearly similar interface. Lightweight, open source with latex support and voice notes. Flexible layout which was missing in xournal.
131 Logseq alternativesLocal-first, privacy-focused notebook supporting Markdown and Emacs Org mode. Offers offline use, encrypted backups, plugin extensibility, LaTeX support, real-time collaboration, and hierarchical organization for personal knowledge management.
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- Free • Open Source
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Country of Origin
United States
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
- F-Droid
- Flathub
Logseq VS Microsoft OneNote
108 Anytype alternativesManage notes, tasks, and projects offline with Markdown support. Enjoy encrypted storage, P2P syncing, and powerful dynamic collections across all devices, while allowing redistribution and modification for non-commercial uses.
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- Freemium • Proprietary
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Switzerland
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Google Chrome
- Flathub
- Flatpak
Anytype VS Microsoft OneNote
80 CherryTree alternativesHierarchical note-taking software that is free, open-source, cross-platform. Features include rich text, syntax highlighting, multi-level lists, embedded files, customizable interface, code execution, PDF export, spell check, images & tables, and comprehensive project management support.
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- Free • Open Source
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- Flatpak
CherryTree VS Microsoft OneNote
Comments about CherryTree as an Alternative to Microsoft OneNote
Top Positive Commentits not OneNote, but its as close as I´ve found on linux. This finally frees me from Windows. Just started using it, but already i can see it will do. Now if only it accepts photos, voice clips, videos and webpages I can call it a day!
Top Negative CommentIt is more like Simple Note which is bare bones & not comparable to OneNote. No dragable containers, no ocr or voice recording. Also lacks sync.
Most Recent Commenthierarchical Nodes and Subnode with icons, quick tool bar, simple as well rich text format, import export option, extremely light weight set up, easy backup, adjustable font size with mouse button, complete set of editting tools, customizable lay out, stable, supports text upto million of words, word count, password protected, multiple data basis, free and easy to use.
Wonderful. Every file is a .txt file, so you're in total control.