Noted AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Noted

Noted is described as 'A note-taking app for the menu bar' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Noted for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Android, iPhone, Windows and Web-based apps. The best Noted alternative is Zim, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Noted are CherryTree, Cryptee, Turtl and Dendron.

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  1. Zim icon
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    Zim

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    Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by either clicking on the "Create new note"...

    289 Zim alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Plain text file
    3.  Wiki-like interface
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Note organization
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Outliner
    9.  Text formatting
    10.  Portable
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Notebook
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    Zim VS Noted

    Is Zim a good alternative to Noted?
     

    • Zim is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Noted.

    • Zim is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Noted.

    • Zim is Free and Open SourceNoted is Free and Proprietary
    • Zim is LightweightNoted is not according to our users
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    CherryTree

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    A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.

    62 CherryTree alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    Top CherryTree Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    4.  Includes images in notes
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Tree view
    7.  Tree Style Tabs
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Portable
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Support for MarkDown
    12.  Code Formatting
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  4. Cryptee icon
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    Cryptee

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    Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

    39 Cryptee alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Rich text editing
    4.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Cloud Hosting
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  File Storage
    11.  WYSIWYG Support
    12.  Evernote import
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    Cryptee VS Noted

    Is Cryptee a good alternative to Noted?
     

    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Noted.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceNoted is Free and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightNoted is not according to our users
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    Turtl

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    Whether it's bookmarks or passwords, files or shopping lists...Turtl organizes it all and makes it easy to find later. Sync across your devices. Leave nothing behind.

    156 Turtl alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Sync on many devices
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Data portability
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  To do lists
    9.  Notebook
    10.  List management
    11.  Client side encryption
    12.  Password encryption
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    The last update is from 2019.

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    Turtl VS Noted

    Is Turtl a good alternative to Noted?
     

    • Turtl is the most popular Android, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to Noted.

    • Turtl is Freemium and Open SourceNoted is Free and Proprietary
    • Turtl is Privacy focusedNoted is not according to our users
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    Dendron

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    Dendron is an open-source, local-first, markdown-based, note-taking tool built on top of VSCode. It supports all the usual features you would expect like tagging, backlinks, a graph view, split panes, and so forth.

    187 Dendron alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Local Storage
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Hierarchical Structure
    4.  Block reference
    5.  Graph view
    6.  VSCode
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Backlinks
    9.  Quick reference lookup
    10.  Publishing
    11.  Tagging
    12.  Bidirectional links
    Dendron iconNoted Icon

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  8. UpNote icon
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    UpNote

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

    303 UpNote alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    +3
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Nested Folders
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No Coding Required
    12.  Markdown preview
    UpNote iconNoted Icon

    UpNote VS Noted

    Is UpNote a good alternative to Noted?
     

    • UpNote is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Noted.

    • UpNote is Freemium and ProprietaryNoted is Free and Proprietary
    • UpNote is LightweightNoted is not according to our users
  10. Bear icon
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    Bear

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    Bear is a beautiful and flexible writing app for note-taking and prose, both on the go for iOS devices and for the Mac OS desktop.

    222 Bear alternatives
    Bear screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Bear screenshot 1
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    +5
    Bear screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Syntax Highlighting
    4.  Distraction-free Writing
    5.  Nested tags
    6.  Search by tags
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Web Clipper
    11.  No registration required
    12.  WYSIWYG Support
    Bear iconNoted Icon

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    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.

    194 FuseBase alternatives
    FuseBase screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
    FuseBase screenshot 1
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    +3
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    Top FuseBase 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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    Ulysses

     66 likes
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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.

    104 Ulysses alternatives
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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    +5
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    Ulysses Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Export to PDF
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4.  Export to EPUB
    5.  Tabbed interface
    6.  Sync with iCloud
    7.  Brainstorming
    8.  Support for styluses
    Ulysses iconNoted Icon

    Ulysses VS Noted

    Is Ulysses a good alternative to Noted?
     

    • Ulysses is the most popular commercial alternative to Noted.

    • Ulysses is Paid and ProprietaryNoted is Free and Proprietary
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    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).

    47 Notally alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

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  14. Notes icon
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    Notes

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    Use Notes to capture a quick thought, create checklists, sketch ideas, and more. And with iCloud, you can keep your notes up to date across all your devices.

    114 Notes alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Notes screenshot 1
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    +2
    Notes screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Sync with iCloud
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Handwritten Notes
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Spell Checking
    11.  WYSIWYG Support
    12.  Tagging
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    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.

    43 JustNotes App alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

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

    Features

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

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