Nota (Markdown) Alternatives

Nota (Markdown) is described as 'Nota is a beautiful and easy to use writing app that's also powerful and efficient. Its simple design enables a wide range of uses: from notes and wikis, to static blogs and websites, to articles and books' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Nota (Markdown) for a variety of platforms, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows and SaaS apps. The best Nota (Markdown) alternative is Zettlr, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Nota (Markdown) are Scrivener, Bear, iA Writer and Roam Research.

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  1. 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.

    176 Zettlr alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    • Zettlr is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Nota (Markdown).

    • Zettlr is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Nota (Markdown).

    • Zettlr is Free and Open SourceNota (Markdown) is Paid and Proprietary
    • Zettlr is Privacy focused and LightweightNota (Markdown) is not according to our users
  2. Scrivener icon

    Scrivener

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    Tailored for extensive writing, this tool offers flexible structure and organization, integrates project outlines, supports various formats, and allows reorganization through drag and drop, ensuring research materials are within reach for efficient work.

    120 Scrivener alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    • Wine
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    • Scrivener is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Nota (Markdown).

    • Scrivener is the most popular commercial alternative to Nota (Markdown).

    • Scrivener is Paid and ProprietaryNota (Markdown) is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Bear icon

    Bear

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    Flexible note-taking and writing tool featuring advanced markdown with in-line images, cross-note links, live preview, hashtags, Focus Mode, plain text storage, iCloud sync, one-tap formatting, smart data recognition, and multiple export formats for portability.

    247 Bear alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Bear is the most popular Web-based alternative to Nota (Markdown).

    • Bear is Freemium and ProprietaryNota (Markdown) is Paid and Proprietary
    • Bear is LightweightNota (Markdown) is not according to our users
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    Daino Notes

    Offers fast, distraction-free note-taking via a high-performance editor with real-time Markdown, local-first storage, image support, Kanban task boards, intuitive drag-and-drop, keyboard shortcuts, configurable themes, fast searc...

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  6. iA Writer icon

    iA Writer

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    The key to good writing is not that magical glass of Bordeaux, the right kind of tobacco or that groovy background music. The key is focus. What you need to write well is a spartan setting that allows you to fully concentrate on your text and nothing but your text.

    118 iA Writer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. 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.

    156 Roam Research alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • Roam Research is the most popular Android alternative to Nota (Markdown).

    • Roam Research is Paid and ProprietaryNota (Markdown) is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. Ulysses icon

    Ulysses

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    Ulysses is a text editor for creative writers. Used by bloggers, poets, students and published novelists all over the world, it offers an integrated environment to brainstorm, draft, revise and even submit text on a professional level.

    124 Ulysses alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. Daino Notes icon

    Daino Notes

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    Offers fast, distraction-free note-taking via a high-performance editor with real-time Markdown, local-first storage, image support, Kanban task boards, intuitive drag-and-drop, keyboard shortcuts, configurable themes, fast search, and cross-platform access.

    75 Daino Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • scrutch is the most popular SaaS alternative to Nota (Markdown).

    • scrutch is Free and ProprietaryNota (Markdown) is Paid and Proprietary
    • scrutch is Security-focused, Minimalistic, Lightweight and Privacy focusedNota (Markdown) is not according to our users
  12. Byword icon

    Byword

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    Byword is designed to make writing more enjoyable with Markdown on your Mac, iPhone and iPad.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. Notabase icon

    Notabase

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    Notabase is a powerful and easy-to-use note-taking app for networked thinking. Connect your ideas together and write more effortlessly.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Notabase is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Nota (Markdown).

    • Notabase is Freemium and Open SourceNota (Markdown) is Paid and Proprietary
  15. Note Yourself icon

    Note Yourself

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    Note yourself is an easy to use message-themed notes app which allows you to save and view notes as if they were chat messages.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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