Nextcloud Notes Alternatives

Nextcloud Notes is described as 'The Notes app is a distraction free notes taking app. It provides categories for better organization and supports formatting using Markdown syntax. Notes are saved as files in your Nextcloud, so you can view and edit them with every ' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Nextcloud Notes for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Linux, Mac and F-Droid apps. The best Nextcloud Notes alternative is Notesnook, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Nextcloud Notes are Zim, CherryTree, Workflowy and Cryptee.

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Nextcloud Notes alternatives page was last updated Mar 24, 2025
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  1. CintaNotes icon

    CintaNotes

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    CintaNotes is an ultra-ergonomic, productivity-boosting notetaking app for Windows. It will help you collect, organize, and find any information.

    172 CintaNotes alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    CintaNotes screenshot 1

    CintaNotes Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Snappy hotkeys
    4.  Custom rules
    5.  Sync with Simplenote
    6.  Hierarchical tagging
    7.  Wiki

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  2. Notally icon

    Notally

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    A minimalistic notes app. Notally it's extremely light, minimalistic and elegant. There are minimal dependencies and lines of code. (All without compromising on readability).

    58 Notally alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Local Storage
    3.  Tagging
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Automatic Backup
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Note organization
    9.  Export to PDF
    10.  Auto-saving

    Notally VS Nextcloud Notes

     
  4. FuseBase icon

    FuseBase

     90 likes
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    FuseBase is a comprehensive software solution designed to streamline the interaction between teams and clients. It eliminates the need for clients to navigate multiple applications by providing a singular platform for project briefs, feedback, and updates.

    201 FuseBase alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
    FuseBase screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Goal Tracking
    3.  Reminders
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  Task Time Tracking
    7.  No Coding Required
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Support for @mentions
    10.  Calendar View
    11.  Data visualization
    12.  Progress tracking

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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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  6. Milanote icon

    Milanote

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

    341 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 Nextcloud Notes

     
  7. Memory icon

    Memory

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    Self-hosted and open source note-taking app focused on minimalism and efficiency. Offers simple folder organization, keyboard shortcuts, instant URL formatting, and local media storage under /notes, reducing complexity in organizing thoughts.

    27 Memory alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Memory screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Note organization
    5.  Local Storage
    6.  Rich text editing
    7.  Content Templates
    8.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Memory VS Nextcloud Notes

     
  8. wikidPad icon

    wikidPad

     178 likes
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    wikidPad is a Wiki-like notebook for storing your thoughts, ideas, todo lists, contacts, or anything else you can think of to write down. What makes wikidPad different from other notepad applications is the ease with which you can cross-link your information.

    218 wikidPad alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    wikidPad screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last update was in November 2018, and various links are dead on their website.

    wikidPad Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Wiki
    4.  Cross Linking
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Wiki-like interface
    7.  Notebook

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  10. Omni Notes icon

    Omni Notes

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    Note taking open-source application aimed to have both a simple interface but keeping smart behavior.

    136 Omni Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Encrypted Notes
    6.  Note organization
    7.  Native application

    Omni Notes VS Nextcloud Notes

     
  11. Carnet icon

    Carnet

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    Carnet is a complete and rich note taking app for Android and Linux that can be synced with NextCloud (selfhosted) or the official Carnet server.

    78 Carnet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Snapcraft
    • Mac
    Carnet screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from August 2023 and the app is not available in the Google Play Store anymore.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Save Attachments
    6. Nextcloud icon  Sync with Nextcloud

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    Comments about Carnet as an Alternative to Nextcloud Notes
    Crystale
    Positive •Jun 4, 2019
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    It has a good UI and it is Open source.

    Nextcloud Notes Icon
    Carnet icon
    • Carnet is Free and Open SourceNextcloud Notes is also Free and Open Source
    • Carnet is Privacy focusedNextcloud Notes is not according to our users
  12. RedNotebook icon

    RedNotebook

     111 likes
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    RedNotebook is a graphical diary and journal helping you keep track of notes and thoughts. It includes a calendar navigation, customizable templates, export functionality and word clouds. You can also format, tag and search your entries.

    174 RedNotebook alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    RedNotebook screenshot 1

    RedNotebook Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2.  Portable
    3.  Auto-saving
    4.  Outliner

    RedNotebook VS Nextcloud Notes

     
  13. Glassnote icon

    Glassnote

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    A beautifully designed, native plaintext note-taking app for macOS 13+. No rich text errors, no distractions—just fast, lightweight notes that stay private.

    55 Glassnote alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Glassnote screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Fast speed
    7.  Local Storage

    Glassnote VS Nextcloud Notes

     

    • Glassnote is the most popular commercial alternative to Nextcloud Notes.

    • Glassnote is Paid and ProprietaryNextcloud Notes is Free and Open Source
    • Glassnote is Privacy focused and LightweightNextcloud Notes is not according to our users
  14. 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
    ColorNote screenshot 1
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    ColorNote Features

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

    ColorNote VS Nextcloud Notes

     
  15. OpenNote icon

    OpenNote

     133 likes
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    OpenNote was built to be an open web based alternative to Microsoft OneNote and Evernote .

    95 OpenNote alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    OpenNote screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer maintained since April 2022. It's still available on Github

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Support for Multiple Users
    4.  Tag based
    5.  Notebook

    OpenNote VS Nextcloud Notes

     
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