MindTags AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like MindTags

MindTags is described as 'A free, minimalist java-based note taking program. It is designed to take advantage of your brain's instinctive categorisation of ideas. It works on all major desktop operating systems' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to MindTags for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and iPhone apps. The best MindTags alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MindTags are Trilium Notes, Cryptee, UpNote and Zoho Notebook.

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  1. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

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    Hierarchical note-taking software that is free, open-source, cross-platform. Features include rich text, syntax highlighting, multi-level lists, embedded files, customizable interface, code execution, PDF export, spell check, images & tables, and comprehensive project management support.

    80 CherryTree alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    4.  Includes images in notes
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Tree view
    7.  Tree Style Tabs
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Portable
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  No registration required

    CherryTree VS MindTags

     

    • CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to MindTags.

    • CherryTree is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MindTags.

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceMindTags is Free and Proprietary
  2. Trilium Notes icon

    Trilium Notes

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    Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.

    349 Trilium Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Trilium Notes screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Trilium transitions into maintenance mode and don't plan adding any new major functionality. You can take a look at this community fork: https://github.com/TriliumNext

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Tree of notes
    2.  Knowledge base
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Encrypted Notes
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  REST API
    12.  Web Clipper

    Trilium Notes VS MindTags

     

    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to MindTags.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceMindTags is Free and Proprietary
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focusedMindTags is not according to our users
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    Cryptee

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    Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Cryptee screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    4.  Rich text editing
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Cloud Hosting
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  File Storage
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  WYSIWYG Support

    Cryptee VS MindTags

     

    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to MindTags.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceMindTags is Free and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focusedMindTags is not according to our users
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    Online Notebook application: Zoho Notebook lets you combine text, images, audio, video, RSS feeds, documents and much more. Online Collaboration: You can share a single image or selection of text from a page rather than the whole...

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  6. UpNote icon

    UpNote

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    UpNote is an elegant and powerful note app that works seamlessly across platforms: iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.

    308 UpNote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    UpNote screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Nested Folders
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No Coding Required
    12.  Markdown preview

    UpNote VS MindTags

     

    • UpNote is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to MindTags.

    • UpNote is Freemium and ProprietaryMindTags is Free and Proprietary
    • UpNote is LightweightMindTags is not according to our users
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    Zoho Notebook

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    Online Notebook application: Zoho Notebook lets you combine text, images, audio, video, RSS feeds, documents and much more. Online Collaboration: You can share a single image or selection of text from a page rather than the whole document, giving the author absolute control over...

    314 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
    Zoho Notebook screenshot 1

    Zoho Notebook Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Web Clipper
    3.  Audio with notes
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Handwriting recognition
    8.  Outline organization
    9.  Notebook

    Zoho Notebook VS MindTags

     
  8. Milanote icon

    Milanote

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

    318 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)
    Milanote screenshot 1

    Milanote Features

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

    Milanote VS MindTags

     
  10. 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

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  11. ColorNote icon

    ColorNote

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    ColorNote is a simple notepad app. It give you a quick and simple notepad editing experience when you write notes, email, message, shopping lists and todo lists. ColorNote makes taking a note easier than any other notepad apps.

    143 ColorNote alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    ColorNote Features

    1.  Calendar Integration
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Color coding
    4.  Live Push Notifications
    5.  Email deliverability

    ColorNote VS MindTags

     
  12. WizNote icon

    WizNote

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    WizNote is a Note software, which is especially designed for Internet users and mobile Internet users. WizNote focuses more on notes of rapid collection, management, reading and sharing. WizNote is smaller, more stable, and more suitable for computers, phones and mobile devices.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    WizNote screenshot 1

    Top WizNote Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Portable
    6.  Calendar Integration
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Store by Folder
    9.  Folder Hierarchy
    10. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    11. Google Calendar icon  Google Calendar integration
    12.  Save web page for offline use

    WizNote VS MindTags

     

    • WizNote is the most popular commercial alternative to MindTags.

    • WizNote is Paid and ProprietaryMindTags is Free and Proprietary
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    Passfindr

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    Passfindr is a web based premium Personal knowledge base, Password manager and Bookmark manager application to securely store passwords and other sensitive information in a virtual vault locked with individual master passwords.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Passfindr screenshot 1
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    Passfindr Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Bookmark Organization
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    5.  Password Generator
    6.  Built-in Note Taker

    Passfindr VS MindTags

     
  14. KeepNote icon

    KeepNote

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    KeepNote: note-taking and organization. KeepNote is a note taking application that works on Windows, Linux, and

    108 KeepNote alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    easy outlining
    Discontinued

    No new releases since March 2012, but last version, 0.7.8, is still working and can be downloaded from the official website.

    KeepNote Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Wiki
    3.  Organization
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Outliner

    KeepNote VS MindTags

     
  15. Notational Velocity icon

    Notational Velocity

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    Notational Velocity is a mouseless application for storing and retrieving notes.

    210 Notational Velocity alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Note in Vertical Layout
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 2.0 ß5, released in March 2011, can be still downloaded from the official website

    Notational Velocity VS MindTags

     
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