Microsoft Sticky Notes Alternatives

Apps similar to Microsoft Sticky Notes include Notefox, which is free and open source. Other options are Tomboy, Notezilla, Stickies and Milanote. There's no shortage of Note-taking Tools like Microsoft Sticky Notes, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, the web and iPhone.

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  1. EverSticky icon
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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

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  2. Sticky Notes icon
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    Sticky Notes is a simple sticky notes app for GNOME. It allows you to create notes and format them.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Linux Mobile
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  3. NoteFly icon
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    NoteFly is a small advance note taking application that allows you to create sticky notes.

    40 NoteFly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Stick A Note icon
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    Stick a text note to a window of program or document. The note shows only on that window and moves with it. Press hotkey Win+n on a program or document window to stick a note to it, and afterwards to toggle it.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Antnotes icon
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    Antnotes is a replacement for stickies that offers additional features and customization options. It aims to be simple and easy to use while introducing more advanced functionalities. The app has a free version with basic features and a paid version that unlocks all features and...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. StickMe Notes is a fully customisable personal reminder app that makes note taking easy. Use it to capture ideas on the fly or create to do lists.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. A program to create sticky notes on the screen. You can store any information you need: tasks, appointments, birthdays, phone numbers, etc. All notes are stored in a single configuration file and does not use the registry.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Xpad icon
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    Xpad is a sticky note application for jotting down things to remember.

    81 Xpad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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  9. Add digital stickers to your desktop and create reminders for your upcoming events, tasks or meetings using this intuitive software.

    51 Vov Sticky Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. ATnotes icon
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    ATnotes is a FREE program which creates notes on the desktop. It lives in the system tray, takes very few resources, and supports a lot of languages.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11.  1 like

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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