Notebooks AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Notebooks

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1. 

   

   Obsidian

    1246 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.

   365 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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   Notesnook

    224 likes

   Offers open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes with device-based privacy, cross-platform support, private vault, secure sync, offline access, markdown editor, exports to multiple formats, automatic backups, organizational tools, and strong encryption.

   405 Notesnook alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Task Management

   Origin

   • Pakistan

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Google Chrome
   • Flathub
   • F-Droid
   • Software as a Service (SaaS)
   • Flatpak
   • Self-Hosted

   • Pakistan

   

   

   

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4. 

   

   CherryTree

    335 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.

   158 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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   Positive comment by boniaditya · Feb 12, 2019

   The only one which as the folder tree structure and is infinitely collapsible like Notebooks

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   • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceNotebooks is Paid and Proprietary
   • CherryTree is Customizable and Privacy focusedNotebooks is not according to our users
5. 

   

   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

   438 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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6. 

   

   Cryptee

    114 likes

   Encrypted, privacy-focused digital storage with zero-knowledge architecture supporting document editing, notes, journals, and photo storage with raw DSLR support, live sync, markdown, code, LaTeX, to-dos, audio, tables, EPUB, PDF, and cross-platform access.

   107 Cryptee alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • Estonia
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Software as a Service (SaaS)

   • Estonia
   • EU

   

   

   

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8. 

   

   Notefox

    20 likes

   Take notes on any website, organize notes for whole domains or specific pages, access all in a management page, use export, import, tagging, search, sticky-notes, auto-saving, and customizable keyboard shortcuts, all in a locally stored browser extension.

   221 Notefox alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (MPL-2.0)

   Application type

   • Note-taking

   Origin

   • Italy
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Microsoft Edge
   • Google Chrome
   • Mozilla Firefox

   • Italy
   • EU

   

   

   

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9. 

   

   UpNote

    42 likes

   UpNote is an elegant and powerful note app that works seamlessly across platforms: iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.

   344 UpNote alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • Vietnam

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad

   • Vietnam

   

   

   

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    Notally

     30 likes

    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).

    79 Notally alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • India

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK

    • India

    

    

    

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11. 

    

    FuseBase

     94 likes

    Combines AI-powered client portals, unlimited external accounts, internal workspaces, collaborative document editing, smart task management, and no-code knowledge bases with smart documents, supporting 2000+ embeds for streamlined project delivery and feedback.

    249 FuseBase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Task Management
    • Project Management

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

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

    • United States

    

    

    

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    NotallyX

     14 likes

    Minimalistic Android note taking App | Notally, but eXtended.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK

    

    

    

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13. 

    

    Notezilla

     426 likes

    Notezilla is the leading sticky notes app for Windows, Android, iPhone/iPad and the web. Set reminders to sticky notes, Pin sticky notes, attach them to websites, docs & folders, sync between PCs and other devices, organize using folders and tags.

    68 Notezilla alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Sticky Notes

    Origin

    • India

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    • India

    

    

    

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14. 

    

    Milanote

     50 likes

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

    343 Milanote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Team Collaboration

    Origin

    • United Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    • United Kingdom

    

    

    

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