NotePlan AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Todo List Managers like NotePlan

NotePlan is described as 'Helps you to capture important details and keep track of things at work. Manage your calendar, todos and notes in one place' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to NotePlan for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, iPhone, iPad and SaaS apps. The best NotePlan alternative is Evernote, which is free. Other great apps like NotePlan are Zettlr, Zim, Cryptee and Craft.

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  1. Evernote icon
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    Evernote

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    App designed for cross-platform note-taking and organizing. Create notes with text, images, and audio, tag and search them. Features offline access, business card scanning, and presentation modes. Integrate with LinkedIn and secure with a passcode lock.

    52 Evernote alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire
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    Top Evernote Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Text formatting
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Hyperlinks
    5.  Folders
    6.  Tagging
    7.  Note organization
    8.  Screenshot OCR
    9.  OCR
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Handwritten Notes
    12.  Support for MarkDown
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    Evernote is not a holistic planning and calendaring tool like NotePlan

    Negative comment •May 28, 2019
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    • Evernote is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to NotePlan.

    • Evernote is the most popular free alternative to NotePlan.

    • Evernote is Freemium and ProprietaryNotePlan is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Zettlr icon
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    Zettlr

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    From idea to publication in one app: Zettlr accompanies you while writing your blog post, newspaper article, term paper, thesis, or entire book.

    158 Zettlr alternatives
    Zettlr Main Window (dark mode)

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    The Berlin Theme (light mode)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Zettelkasten note method
    3.  File Tagging
    4.  Multiple export options
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    6.  Note organization
    7.  Link files
    8.  Built-in themes
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Syntax Highlighting
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Hierarchical Structure
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    • Zettlr is the most popular Linux alternative to NotePlan.

    • Zettlr is the most popular Open Source alternative to NotePlan.

    • Zettlr is Free and Open SourceNotePlan is Paid and Proprietary
    • Zettlr is Privacy focusedNotePlan is not according to our users
  4. 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"...

    290 Zim alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Graphviz graph using Diagram plugin
    Formatting options available
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    Hiding all toolbars and statusbar for maximum screen space

    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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    Craft

    Craft offers document creation with stunning visuals, seamless navigation, and effortless sharing. Nest notes, use AI for summaries, and export in multiple formats.

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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 is the most popular SaaS alternative to NotePlan.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceNotePlan is Paid and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightNotePlan is not according to our users
  7. Craft icon
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    Craft

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    Craft offers document creation with stunning visuals, seamless navigation, and effortless sharing. Nest notes, use AI for summaries, and export in multiple formats.

    53 Craft alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Sheet linking
    3.  Knowledge Management
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  File Versioning
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Handwritten Notes
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  Full-Text Search
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Notebook
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  8. Passfindr icon
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    Passfindr

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    Passfindr is a web based premium Personal knowledge base, Password manager and Bookmark manager application to securely store passwords and other sensitive information in a virtual vault locked with individual master passwords.

    42 Passfindr alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Passfindr Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Bookmark Organization
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    5.  Password Generator
    6.  Built-in Note Taker
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  10. Notepack icon
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    Notepack

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    Privacy oriented, without vendor lock in note organizer, todo list desktop application. Work offline with text, markdown and pdf files.

    333 Notepack alternatives
    Markdown support

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dark mode enabled
    Tasks list
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    Create new workspace

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  WebDAV Sync
    Notepack iconNotePlan Icon

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  11. Amplenote icon
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    Amplenote

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    Amplenote allows you to take notes and link those notes to functional task and contacts lists for seamless project management. It supports integration with Google and Outlook calendars to schedule tasks and allows e-mail integration as well.

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    Capture your ideas using Jots Mode! Jots are Daily Notes that we automatically create for you.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Consolidate your best ideas using Notes Mode. Notes can be shared for collaboration or published to the web in under 3 clicks.
    Turn your ideas into action using Tasks Mode. Our task scoring algorithm suggests what to work on next, nested tags lets you zoom in on any project that's important to you right now.
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    Block out your time and get things done using the Calendar Mode. Syncs with your favorite external calendars biderectionally.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  WYSIWYG Support
    3.  Reminders
    4.  Recurring Tasks
    5.  Hierarchical Structure
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Web Clipper
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  Real time collaboration
    11.  Note organization
    12.  Bidirectional links
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  12. Zenkit Hypernotes icon
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    Zenkit Hypernotes

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    Knowledge-management tool enabling interconnection and note expansion, semantic network creation, collaboration with task features, and mobile readiness with offline support across devices.

    45 Zenkit Hypernotes alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Zenkit Hypernotes Features

    1.  GDPR Compliant
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Bidirectional links
    4.  Graph view
    5.  Notebook
    6.  Backlink-software
    7.  Block reference
    8.  Knowledge Base structuring
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  13. Strut Notes icon
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    Strut Notes

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    Strut is the first productivity app designed for writers and teams. Write brilliant content faster with better project management and powerful AI writing tools.

    17 Strut Notes alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Strut Notes Features

    1.  Meeting notes
    2.  AI-Powered
    3.  Workspaces
    4.  AI Summarization
    5.  Note organization
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    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.

    286 scrutch alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Distraction-free Writing
    11.  Share notes
    12.  Progressive Web App
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  15. PaperRoll icon
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    PaperRoll

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    PaperRoll is a Mac app that gives you all the superpowers of great note-takers, without any of the work of keeping great notes.

    16 PaperRoll alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    PaperRoll Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Integrated Search
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