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

The best open source alternative to Microsoft Sticky Notes is Tomboy. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft Sticky Notes and 16 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Microsoft Sticky Notes are Notefox, Pinny Notes, StyncyNotes and Jot - Notes.

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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.

    225 Tomboy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    It doesn't pin your notes on desktop. It's more like note-taking app not sticky notes.

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    gautambjain
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    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
  2. Notefox icon

    Notefox

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

    143 Notefox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  4. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. StyncyNotes icon

    StyncyNotes

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    Sticky Notes app for Android that understands the Linux Mint Sticky Note file for Sticky Notes + SyncThing = StyncyNotes

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  6. Jot - Notes icon

    Jot - Notes

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    Jot is that random piece of notes paper that lives in your Mac Menu Bar. It's also open source.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. Sticky.today icon

    Sticky.today

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    Sticky is a digital sticky note application designed to help you organize your thoughts, ideas, and tasks in a visual and intuitive way. Organize thoughts, collaborate in real-time, and access your ideas from anywhere.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. EverSticky icon

    EverSticky

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    EverSticky is a simple application thats provides post-it notes for your Linux desktop. These notes auto-save and transparently syncronise to Evernote® (when a network connection is available).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    NoteFly

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    NoteFly is a small advance note taking application that allows you to create sticky notes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. PeperNote

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    PeperNote is a MIT licensed open source desktop stickynote replacement - jpmikkers/PeperNote

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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