Microsoft Sticky Notes Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Microsoft Sticky Notes for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Tomboy, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft Sticky Notes and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Microsoft Sticky Notes are Notezilla, Milanote, Stickies and 7 Sticky 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.

    224 Tomboy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    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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    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.

    46 Notezilla alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • 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. Milanote icon

    Milanote

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

    314 Milanote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Milanote is the most popular SaaS alternative to Microsoft Sticky Notes.

    • Milanote is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Sticky Notes is Free and Proprietary
  5. 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.

    94 Stickies alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Includes a fixed width font and a lot of other options.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
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    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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    Stickies

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    Visual project management and note taking app for curating, organizing, and managing your work - on your own or with a team.

    26 Stickies alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  12. Sticky Notes Pro by Ukiv icon

    Sticky Notes Pro by Ukiv

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    Take notes lightning-fast right inside your browser! It is a unique take on Safe & quick jotting down experience. Must try for everyone who work on laptops / desktop.

    49 Sticky Notes Pro by Ukiv alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
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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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. Stick A Note icon

    Stick A Note

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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 types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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