Microsoft Sticky Notes AlternativesSticky Notes Apps & Note-taking Tools like Microsoft Sticky Notes

Microsoft Sticky Notes is described as 'A brand new Sticky Notes for Windows has arrived! Thanks to a new and improved design, added intelligence and Pen support, it is now easier than ever to quickly capture and add context to all your notes' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft Sticky Notes for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Microsoft Sticky Notes alternative is Tomboy, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft Sticky Notes are Notezilla, Notefox, Milanote and Stickies.

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  1. Tomboy icon
     258 likes

    Tomboy is a desktop note-taking application for Linux, Unix, Windows, and Mac OS X. Simple and easy to use, but with potential to help you organize the ideas and information you deal with every day.

    229 Tomboy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    Tomboy vs Microsoft Sticky Notes Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    It doesn't pin your notes on desktop. It's more like note-taking app not sticky notes.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    gautambjain
    Negative
    1

    It is not a sticky notes app.

    • Tomboy is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Sticky Notes is Free and Proprietary
  2. Notezilla icon
     426 likes

    Notezilla is the leading sticky notes app for Windows, Android, iPhone/iPad and the web. Set reminders to sticky notes, Pin sticky notes, attach them to websites, docs & folders, sync between PCs and other devices, organize using folders and tags.

    51 Notezilla alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. Notefox icon
     15 likes

    Take notes on every website in a smart and simple way.

    154 Notefox alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  4. Milanote icon
     49 likes

    Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.

    320 Milanote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. Stickies icon
     89 likes

    Stickies is a PC utility written to replace Post-It-style notes left stuck to your monitor. The design goal behind Stickies is that the program is small and simple. Stickies will not mess with your system files, or write to the Registry.

    98 Stickies alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    Stickies vs Microsoft Sticky Notes Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Includes a fixed width font and a lot of other options.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Stickies is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Sticky Notes is also Free and Proprietary
    • Stickies is LightweightMicrosoft Sticky Notes is not according to our users
  6. SnappyNotes icon
     2 likes

    SnappyNotes brings you a sleek, modern sidebar notepad built to blend seamlessly with your workflow. Effortlessly record your insights on the fly and keep your focus where it belongs.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. NoteGlow icon
     3 likes

    NoteGlow is a beautiful and elegant Mac Sticky Note app. Making the notes always visible on desktop or in menubar.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. SideNotes icon
     4 likes

    Instant-access notes app opens from your screen edge for capturing text, links, images, screenshots, color codes, and code snippets with folders and color tags, cloud sync, Markdown, drag-and-drop, customization, and off-screen clutter-free organization.

    44 SideNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  9. Note Board icon
     16 likes

    Productivity app. Save information like a sticky notes. You can create notes with images, videos or whatever you want. Save pages to read later or capture any web content with the chrome or firefox extension. Share boards with your friends. Create public boards.

    229 Note Board alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  10. Type lets you quickly jot things down with the timestamp attached, without interrupting your flow.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Noted. icon
     10 likes

    Noted is an audio recording and note-taking app for lectures, meetings, interviews, conferences and more, making it easy to record every moment with confidence.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
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