Notesnook Alternatives

Apps similar to Notesnook include Obsidian, which has a free version. Other options are Joplin, Anytype, Logseq and Notion. Note-taking Tools like Notesnook are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for Mac, Windows, the web, Linux and Android.

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  1. Simplenote icon
     613 likes

    Cloud-based, open-source note-taking app supporting plain text notes, lists, and ideas with real-time sync, multi-device support, version history, markdown, tagging, collaborative editing, no ads, and free registration required for all cloud features.

    204 Simplenote alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  2. Zim icon
     522 likes

    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"...

    366 Zim alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  3. CherryTree icon
     336 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.

    161 CherryTree alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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  4. Trilium Notes icon
     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

    442 Trilium Notes alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  5. Xournal++ icon
     200 likes

    Handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation using pen input and pressure sensitivity, shape drawing, customizable toolbar layouts, image insertion, audio recording, multi-language options, LaTeX integration, and complete export in PDF or PNG formats across all platforms.

    79 Xournal++ alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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  6. TiddlyWiki icon
     316 likes

    TiddlyWiki is a single html file with all the characteristics of a wiki - including all of the functionality (including editing, saving, tagging and searching) and the style sheet. Because its a single file, its very portable - you can email it, put it on a web server or share...

    207 TiddlyWiki alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Xfce
    • RemoteStorage
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  7. HelixNotes icon
     33 likes

    HelixNotes is a local markdown note-taking app built with Rust, Tauri 2.0, and SvelteKit. Your notes are standard .md files on your filesystem - sync with whatever you want or nothing at all.

    173 HelixNotes alternatives

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  8. Workflowy icon
     324 likes

    Offers limitless nested lists for outlining, instant sync on web and mobile, real-time collaboration, file and photo uploads, kanban boards, tagging, offline editing, hoisting for branch focus, content sharing, text highlighting, and Dropbox auto-backup.

    426 Workflowy alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  9. PrivacyNotes icon
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     38 likes

    Workspace with end-to-end encryption, zero-knowledge security, rich notes, private journal, encrypted file storage, password management, cross-platform browser access, open-source cryptography, optional Pro features, and no recurring subscription fees.

    65 PrivacyNotes alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  10. TreeSheets icon
     163 likes

    A "hierarchical spreadsheet" that is a great replacement for spreadsheets, mind mappers, outliners, PIMs, text editors and small databases.

    55 TreeSheets alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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  11. Docmost icon
     53 likes

    Open-source wiki and documentation solution offering real-time collaborative editing, robust permissions, group management, spaces for organizing content, inline commenting, full-page history, advanced full-text search, nested pages, attachments, and flexible storage.

    160 Docmost alternatives

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
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