Microsoft Sticky Notes AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Sticky Notes Apps 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, Stickies, Milanote and SnappyNotes.

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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.

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Microsoft Sticky Notes alternatives page was last updated Jun 8, 2025
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  1. Tomboy icon

    Tomboy

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    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.

    222 Tomboy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Always there for the grabbing.

    Tomboy Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Wiki
    3.  Notebook
    4.  Symbolic links
    5.  Automatic link generation
    6.  Local Storage

    Tomboy VS Microsoft Sticky Notes

     
    Comments about Tomboy as an Alternative to Microsoft Sticky Notes
    Guest
    Negative Oct 12, 2022
    4

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

    gautambjain
    Negative Apr 9, 2024
    1

    It is not a sticky notes app.

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    • Most users think Tomboy is a great Microsoft Sticky Notes alternative.

    • Tomboy is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Microsoft Sticky Notes.

    • Tomboy is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Sticky Notes.

    • Tomboy is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Sticky Notes is Free and Proprietary
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    Notezilla

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    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.

    44 Notezilla alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Notezilla screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Hierarchical Structure
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Goal Tracking
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Recurring Tasks
    7.  Reminders
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Kanban Board
    10. Android icon  Android Sync
    11.  Note organization
    12.  Search by tags

    Notezilla VS Microsoft Sticky Notes

     

    • Notezilla is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Microsoft Sticky Notes.

    • Notezilla is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Sticky Notes.

    • Notezilla is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Sticky Notes is Free and Proprietary
    • Notezilla is LightweightMicrosoft Sticky Notes is not according to our users
  4. Stickies icon

    Stickies

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    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.

    93 Stickies alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Stickies screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  On top
    5.  Fixed width font
    6.  Password protection
    7.  GNU/linux-libre
    8.  Attach a stickie to specific window

    Stickies VS Microsoft Sticky Notes

     
    Comments about Stickies as an Alternative to Microsoft Sticky Notes
    Guest
    Positive Jan 22, 2020
    0

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

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    • Stickies is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Sticky Notes is also Free and Proprietary
    • Stickies is LightweightMicrosoft Sticky Notes is not according to our users
  5. Milanote icon

    Milanote

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

    320 Milanote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Milanote Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Vision board
    4.  Artists dashboard
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Mind Map view

    Milanote VS Microsoft Sticky Notes

     

    • Milanote is the most popular SaaS alternative to Microsoft Sticky Notes.

    • Milanote is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Sticky Notes is Free and Proprietary
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    SnappyNotes

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    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.

    45 SnappyNotes alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DK flagDenmark
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    SnappyNotes screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Support for Gestures
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Export to PDF
    8.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    9.  Auto-saving
    10.  Sidebar
    11.  Focus Mode

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  7. NoteGlow icon

    NoteGlow

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

    51 NoteGlow alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    NoteGlow screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Sync with iCloud
    6.  Floating windows
    7.  Sits in the MenuBar

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  9. Type: Take notes icon

    Type: Take notes

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    Type lets you quickly jot things down with the timestamp attached, without interrupting your flow.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for Hotkeys
    3.  Timestamps

    Type: Take notes VS Microsoft Sticky Notes

     
  10. Abookmark icon

    Abookmark

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    Advanced bookmark and tab manager comes with bookmark bar, side panel and vertical tabs, tags...

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Abookmark screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Group tabs
    6.  Vertical Tabs
    7.  Side panel
    8.  Bookmarks

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  11. Notefox icon

    Notefox

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  12. SideNotes icon

    SideNotes

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    Clean and handy notes on your monitor side.

    45 SideNotes alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    SideNotes screenshot 1

    SideNotes Features

    1.  Notebook

    SideNotes VS Microsoft Sticky Notes

     
  13. Pinny Notes icon

    Pinny Notes

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    Pinny Notes is a sticky note application with a button to "pin" a note making it always on top above other windows. A number of other handy tools are also available via the right click menus.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Pinny Notes screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Portable
    6.  Spell Checking
    7.  Text editing

    Pinny Notes VS Microsoft Sticky Notes

     
  14. Kontact - KNotes icon

    Kontact - KNotes

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    KNotes is a program that lets you write the computer equivalent of sticky notes. The notes are saved automatically when you exit the program, and they display when you open the program.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Kontact - KNotes screenshot 1

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