Noteshelf Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Noteshelf for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Notesnook, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Noteshelf and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Noteshelf are CherryTree, Trilium Notes, Zoho Notebook and Linwood Butterfly.

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Noteshelf alternatives page was last updated Jan 18, 2025
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  1. Notesnook icon
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    Notesnook

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    Notesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.

    234 Notesnook alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  Private notes
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Note organization
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Web Clipper
    12.  Reminders
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    • Notesnook is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Noteshelf.

    • Notesnook is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Noteshelf.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceNoteshelf is Paid and Proprietary
    • Notesnook is Privacy focusedNoteshelf is not according to our users
  2. CherryTree icon
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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.

    63 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. Trilium Notes icon
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    Trilium Notes

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    Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.

    342 Trilium Notes alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Knowledge base
    2.  Tree of notes
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Encrypted Notes
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Web Clipper
    12.  Support for scripting
    Discontinued

    Trilium transitions into maintenance mode and don't plan adding any new major functionality. You can take a look at this community fork: https://github.com/TriliumNext

    Trilium Notes iconNoteshelf Icon

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    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Noteshelf.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceNoteshelf is Paid and Proprietary
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focusedNoteshelf is not according to our users
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    Online Notebook application: Zoho Notebook lets you combine text, images, audio, video, RSS feeds, documents and much more. Online Collaboration: You can share a single image or selection of text from a page rather than the whole...

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    Zoho Notebook

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    Online Notebook application: Zoho Notebook lets you combine text, images, audio, video, RSS feeds, documents and much more. Online Collaboration: You can share a single image or selection of text from a page rather than the whole document, giving the author absolute control over...

    323 Zoho Notebook alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
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    Zoho Notebook Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Web Clipper
    3.  Audio with notes
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Handwriting recognition
    8.  Outline organization
    9.  Notebook
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    Comments about Zoho Notebook as an Alternative to Noteshelf
     
    Guest

    It does not so many things as noteshelf

    Negative comment •Jan 18, 2025
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    Long Nguyen T.H

    Simple, a lots of built-in feature, cloud service. An alternative app like this should be enough.

    Positive comment •Oct 19, 2022
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    • Zoho Notebook is Free Personal and ProprietaryNoteshelf is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Linwood Butterfly icon
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    Linwood Butterfly

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    Butterfly is a note app where your ideas come first. You can paint, add texts, and export them easily on every device. This app works on android, windows, linux, and in the web.

    40 Linwood Butterfly alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • AltStore
    • iPhone

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Handwritten Notes
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Portable
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  Decentralized
    11.  Handwriting
    12.  Built-in Note Taker
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  8. Milanote icon
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    Milanote

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

    336 Milanote alternatives
    Milanote screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Vision board
    4.  Artists dashboard
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Mind Map view
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  10. Saber: Handwritten Notes icon
    Saber: Handwritten Notes icon

    Saber: Handwritten Notes

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    A (work-in-progress) cross-platform libre notes app. Please note that this app is still in early stages and not ready to trust with your notes yet.

    24 Saber: Handwritten Notes alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Mac
    • iPad

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Support for styluses
    4. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Pressure Sensitivity
    9.  No registration required
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Palm Rejection
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  11. GoodNotes icon
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    GoodNotes

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    GoodNotes for iPhone and iPad is a notetaking app with the theme of "digital paper." It's usable for all your handwritten notes and formerly paper-based information. Take handwritten notes in digital, multi-media notebooks or annotate PDF, PowerPoint, and Word...

    58 GoodNotes alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Top GoodNotes Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Handwriting
    3.  Pressure Sensitivity
    4.  Integrated Search
    5.  Handwritten Notes
    6.  OCR
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  Apple Pencil support
    9.  Handwriting recognition
    10.  Folders
    11.  Freehand Writing
    12.  Drag and Drop
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  12. Qoppa PDF Studio icon
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    Qoppa PDF Studio

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    Create, Convert, Review and Edit PDF Documents on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    190 Qoppa PDF Studio alternatives
    Annotate

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    Dark Mode
    Add Watermarks
    +7
    Digital Signature

    Top Qoppa PDF Studio Features

    1.  Edit PDF
    2.  Sign PDF files
    3.  Scan to PDF
    4.  PDF Redaction
    5.  Convert PDF to Word document
    6.  Create PDF files
    7.  Fill PDF Forms
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Text to Speech
    10.  OCR
    11.  Spell Checking
    12.  Ad-free
    Qoppa PDF Studio iconNoteshelf Icon

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    • Qoppa PDF Studio is the most popular commercial alternative to Noteshelf.

    • Qoppa PDF Studio is Paid and ProprietaryNoteshelf is also Paid and Proprietary
  13. WizNote icon
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    WizNote

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    WizNote is a Note software, which is especially designed for Internet users and mobile Internet users. WizNote focuses more on notes of rapid collection, management, reading and sharing. WizNote is smaller, more stable, and more suitable for computers, phones and mobile devices.

    259 WizNote alternatives
    Windows - Sticky Notes and Todo list in Chinese.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    Windows - Main Window in Chinese
    Windows - Main Window in English
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    Top WizNote Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Portable
    6.  Calendar Integration
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Store by Folder
    9.  Folder Hierarchy
    10. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    11. Google Calendar icon  Google Calendar integration
    12.  Save web page for offline use
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  14. 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
    +2
    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
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  15. Sorting Thoughts icon
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    Sorting Thoughts

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    Sorting Thoughts is a note-taking software for your personal information and knowledge management. It is designed to manage your thoughts such as moments of sudden inspirations, tasks, events, projects and anything else you may think of.

    84 Sorting Thoughts alternatives
    main window with editor and thought navigation

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Internal linking
    Add tags (only in full version)
    +8
    Tags not in the free version

    Sorting Thoughts Features

    1.  Gantt-charts
    2.  Idea management
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Knowledge Management
    5.  Brainstorming
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