

NoteGlow is described as 'Beautiful and elegant Mac Sticky Note app. Making the notes always visible on desktop or in menubar' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to NoteGlow for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, Linux and Android Tablet apps. The best NoteGlow alternative is Trilium Notes, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NoteGlow are Fossify Notes, Microsoft To Do, Notefox and jotty·page.


KJots is a hierarchical note taking application that organizes all of your notes into separate books displayed as tree. Since Plasma 5 KJots isn't part of Kontact anymore.




TextPro is a quick note taking app. It’s a super minimal product that just lets you start typing whatever you want. Everything you type on TextPro will remain there even if you close it.


NotesHolder lets you quickly type in any piece of information so that you can easily find it when you need, read it or print it out for your convenience. This is the most effective way to store all your notes without cluttering up your desk with post it notes / sticky notes.

An android app for writing and storing AES-128 encrypted notes. Supports notes, checklists and even spreadsheets. It is the only app in play store offering multiple security options like password protection, pattern lock and pin lock.



Sticky Notes is a simple sticky notes app for GNOME. It allows you to create notes and format them.


Jot is that random piece of notes paper that lives in your Mac Menu Bar. It's also open source.



Scratchpad is a quick-and-dirty note-taking tool with a minimum of frills, meant to show up when you need it and get out of the way when you don't.

NoteFly is a small advance note taking application that allows you to create sticky notes.


