nb AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Todo List Managers like nb

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1. 

   

   Obsidian

    1272 likes

   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.

   392 Obsidian alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • Canada

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Snapcraft
   • Microsoft Edge
   • Google Chrome
   • Flathub
   • Safari
   • AppImage
   • Mozilla Firefox

   • Canada

   

   

   

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2. 

   

   Logseq

    358 likes

   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.

   282 Logseq alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Task Management

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • Flathub
   • F-Droid

   • United States

   

   

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4. 

   

   Zettlr

    272 likes

   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.

   272 Zettlr alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Text Editor

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

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

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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5. 

   

   Tolaria

    37 likes

   Desktop note app stores plain markdown files with YAML, supports offline-first use, integrated Git repositories for full history, native Claude AI and Codex CLI integration, open source, portable data, keyboard-driven interface, no proprietary lock-in.

   56 Tolaria alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application type

   • Note-taking

   Origin

   • Italy
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   • Italy
   • EU

   

   

   

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6. 

   

   CherryTree

    337 likes

   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.

   162 CherryTree alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Platforms

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

   

   

   

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8. 

   

   Trilium Notes

    129 likes

   The original trilium is transfered to this repo by its owner and the app continues to develop here as stated here: https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium

   440 Trilium Notes alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Self-Hosted
   • Google Chrome
   • Cloudron
   • Mozilla Firefox

   

   

   

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9. 

   

   Reor

    33 likes

   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.

   170 Reor alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application type

   • Note-taking

   Origin

   • International

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Mac
   • Linux

   • Global

   

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10. 

    

    Roam Research

     61 likes

    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.

    215 Roam Research alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    • United States

    

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11. 

    

    NoteLoom

     3 likes

    A local-first Markdown workspace that opens real folders in your browser and saves changes directly to .md files on disk.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Note-taking

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Edge

    

    

    

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12. 

    

    Focal - Notes & Tasks

     7 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • Hungary
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows

    • Hungary
    • EU

    

    

    

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13. 

    

    GitJournal

     28 likes

    Manage your Notes from any Git Repo.

    265 GitJournal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • India

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted

    • India

    

    

    

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14. 

    

    zk

     3 likes

    zk is a plain text note-taking assistant meant for use alongside a separate text editor program.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux

    

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