Nextcloud Notes AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools - Page 3

The best Note-taking alternative to Nextcloud Notes is Notesnook, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Nextcloud Notes and loads of them are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to Nextcloud Notes are Zim, CherryTree, Workflowy and Markor.

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Nextcloud Notes alternatives page was last updated May 6, 2025
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  1. Flamory icon

    Flamory

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    Flamory remembers things, so you don't have to. Make snapshots of web pages, files and desktop apps. You can find snapshots later using full-text search and thumbnails. Paste them anywhere as links or screenshots.

    170 Flamory alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    The app seems no longer updated. Last version, 4.2.19, released in November 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website

    Flamory Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Knowledge Management
    4.  Bookmarks
    5.  Edit screenshots

    Flamory VS Nextcloud Notes

     
  2. Noto icon

    Noto

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    Noto is an opensource minimal Note-Taking app that meets customer expectations with privacy in mind.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Reminders
    6.  File Tagging
    7.  Notebook

    Noto VS Nextcloud Notes

     
  4. Notepack icon

    Notepack

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    Privacy oriented, without vendor lock in note organizer, todo list desktop application. Work offline with text, markdown and pdf files.

    341 Notepack alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Markdown support

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  WebDAV Sync

    Notepack VS Nextcloud Notes

     
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    Workflowy

    Manage your thoughts and projects with infinite levels of indentation, easy syncing with mobile apps, and features like hoisting and inline notes. Suitable for personal use, task management, and seamless team collaboration.

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    Quillpad

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    Quillpad is a fork of an original app called Quillnote. The development stopped on the original app and PR backlogs were not cleared up. The community showed much interest in the app for continued development and so this fork was created.

    72 Quillpad alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    9. Nextcloud icon  Sync with Nextcloud

    Quillpad VS Nextcloud Notes

     
  7. Simple Notes icon

    Simple Notes

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    A simple textfield for adding quick notes.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Warning

    The Simple Mobile Tools suite of mobile apps have been bought by ZipoApps in December 2023, and now show some ads, while not being open source anymore. If you're looking for something similar to the original Simple Mobile Tools apps, you should take a look at the Fossify suite of apps (listed on AlternativeTo). More information here: Simple Mobile Tools bought by ZipoApps, sparks controversy over future of open source apps

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Widgets

    Simple Notes VS Nextcloud Notes

     
  8. Zettel Notes icon

    Zettel Notes

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    Zettel notes provides seamless private zettelkasten and markdown note taking experience with synchronization. It is provided free of cost, without ads and with no hidden permissions. No user data is collected.

    26 Zettel Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Lineage OS
    • CyanogenMod
    No vendor lock in . Work with plain markdown fiels.
    Customizable keyboard shortcuts.
    Saved searches.

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Support for Themes
    5.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Backup
    2.  Zettelkasten note method
    3.  Write files in markdown
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Reminders
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Calendar Integration
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Syntax Highlighting

    Zettel Notes VS Nextcloud Notes

     
  10. scrutch icon

    scrutch

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    End-to-encrypted, laser-focussed yet elegant editor. No registration, no login, no ads, no tracking, no hassle. Just write. In private or together with others.

    292 scrutch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Security-focused
    5.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Full-Text Search
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Support for MarkDown
    10.  Distraction-free Writing
    11.  Encrypted Notes
    12.  Collaborative writing

    scrutch VS Nextcloud Notes

     
  11. JustNotes App icon

    JustNotes App

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    JustNotes is simple android app for taking notes, like there have been tens of thousands before. App uses Room database.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Reminders

    JustNotes App VS Nextcloud Notes

     
  12. Notebook PEA icon

    Notebook PEA

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    Protects your private notes with a password. Notebook PEA is a self-decrypting archive, that will never store unencrypted text on your disk.

    215 Notebook PEA alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Notebook PEA

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Hierarchical Structure
    3.  Authenticated encryption
    4.  Encrypted Notes

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  13. NotallyX icon

    NotallyX

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    Minimalistic Android note taking App | Notally, but eXtended.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Works Offline

    NotallyX VS Nextcloud Notes

     
  14. Bundled Notes icon

    Bundled Notes

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    A modern note-taking, list-making and writing app with markdown rich-text editing, powerful customization, a beautiful interface, a dark theme, and much more.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Bundled Notes screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Built-in viewer
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  List management
    7.  Notebook

    Bundled Notes VS Nextcloud Notes

     
  15. Journée icon

    Journée

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    A simplified, RedNotebook-type journal/diary app. With a focus on minimal design and a distraction free writing environment. Makes a folder full of dated text files that are easy to access even without the journal program.

    143 Journée alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Journée screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    No longer updated. Last update was in August 2018. It can still be downloaded.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4.  Electron based
    5.  Notebook

    Journée VS Nextcloud Notes

     
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