nb AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Todo List Managers like nb

nb is described as 'CLI and local web plain text note-taking, bookmarking, and archiving with linking, tagging, filtering, search, Git versioning & syncing, Pandoc conversion, + more, in a single portable script' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to nb for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Windows, Android and iPhone apps. The best nb alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like nb are Logseq, Zettlr, CherryTree and Trilium Notes.

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  1. Obsidian icon

    Obsidian

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    Privacy-oriented note-taking app for non-linear thinking, blending knowledge graph creation with wiki-style linking. Supports Markdown, end-to-end encryption, and plugins for customization. Offers distraction-free mode, tags, themes, syntax highlighting, and operates offline without tracking.

    157 Obsidian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Obsidian is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to nb.

    • Obsidian is the most popular free alternative to nb.

    • Obsidian is Freemium and Proprietarynb is Free and Open Source
    • Obsidian is Lightweightnb is not according to our users
  2. Logseq icon

    Logseq

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    Local-first, privacy-focused notebook supporting Markdown and Emacs Org mode. Offers offline use, encrypted backups, plugin extensibility, LaTeX support, real-time collaboration, and hierarchical organization for personal knowledge management.

    158 Logseq alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
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    • Logseq is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to nb.

    • Logseq is the most popular Open Source alternative to nb.

    • Logseq is Free and Open Sourcenb is also Free and Open Source
    • Logseq is Lightweight and Customizablenb is not according to our users
  4. Zettlr icon

    Zettlr

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    Unified writing platform offering note-taking, easy citations with Zotero integration, LaTeX/Word templates, snippets, themes, dark modes, code highlighting, multi-language support, and knowledge management with Zettelkasten for seamless writing from notes to books.

    174 Zettlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  5. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

     320 likes
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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.

    94 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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  7. Reor icon

    Reor

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    Reor is an AI-powered desktop note-taking app: it automatically links related ideas, answers questions on your notes and provides semantic search. Everything is stored locally and you can edit your notes with an Obsidian-like markdown editor.

    103 Reor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  9. Roam Research icon

    Roam Research

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    As easy to use as a word document or bulleted list, and as powerful for finding, collecting, and connecting related ideas as a graph database. Collaborate with others in real time, or store all your data locally.

    154 Roam Research alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • Roam Research is the most popular commercial alternative to nb.

    • Roam Research is Paid and Proprietarynb is Free and Open Source
  10. Focal - Notes & Tasks icon

    Focal - Notes & Tasks

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    Effortlessly organize notes and tasks using Focal's intuitive tree structure. Create diverse note types, use powerful search, efficient tagging, and customizable settings to enhance productivity and maintain focus.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  12. Zavala icon

    Zavala

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    Zavala is a modern take on a traditional outliner. It supports all the things you want in a Mac app like multiple windows, keyboard shortcuts, a customizable toolbar, and a full menu bar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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