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The best alternative to Notion is Zim, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Notion and 16 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Notion are Nuclino, Cryptee, QOwnNotes and La Suite Docs.

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  1. Zim icon

    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"...

    313 Zim alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Zim as an Alternative to Notion
    Wesley Jensen
    0

    Good concept, but limited by the lack of a mobile app.

    LordMax
    Positive
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    really good but only for linux, in windows it's too limited

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    • Most users think Zim is a great Notion alternative.

    • Zim is Free and Open SourceNotion is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Zim is Lightweight and Privacy focusedNotion is not according to our users
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    Nuclino

     133 likes
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    Nuclino is a unified workspace where teams can bring all their knowledge, docs, and projects together in one place. It’s a modern, simple, and blazingly fast way to collaborate, without the chaos of files and folders, context switching, or silos.

    322 Nuclino alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
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    Michael Chung
    Positive
    2

    Not as feature-packed as Notion but a lot faster. It uses a very similar approach to organizing and structuring content.

    Mike Flanagan
    Positive
    5

    Notion is a bit over-engineered, things get messy really fast. It's okay for a single user, while Nuclino shines as a team tool.

    Karim Abud
    Positive
    1

    More lightweight and easy-to-use than Notion.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Nuclino is a great Notion alternative.

    • Nuclino is Freemium and ProprietaryNotion is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Nuclino is Lightweight and MinimalisticNotion is not according to our users
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    Cryptee

     101 likes
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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.

    69 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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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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    QOwnNotes

     96 likes
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    Plain text notepad with markdown support and todo list manager for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows, that works together with the notes application of ownCloud.

    259 QOwnNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt
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    Capacities

     38 likes
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    Capacities offers a revolutionary note-taking experience by utilizing a network-based structure for knowledge capture and organization. Users create unique entities like ideas and questions in a graph view, fostering personalized and interconnected know-how beyond traditional folders.

    72 Capacities alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  10. Craft icon

    Craft

     41 likes
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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.

    87 Craft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Comments about Craft as an Alternative to Notion
    keraf
    Positive
    0

    Organizing notes and sharing beautiful documents is a breeze with Craft!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Craft is a great Notion alternative.

    • Craft is Freemium and ProprietaryNotion is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Craft is LightweightNotion is not according to our users
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    XWiki

     98 likes
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    XWiki is the ultimate open-source structured wiki designed to enhance business collaboration and efficiency. Tailored for tech-savvy professionals, XWiki’s extensibility, customization, and flexibility make it indispensable for managing large projects and datasets, while...

    105 XWiki alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    Looksyk

     3 likes
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    A simple personal knowledge platform with a focus on clean Markdown files, simple queries and a journal.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Docker
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    TreeTime

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    TreeTime lets you organize notes, tasks, and projects using linked hierarchical trees. Perform recursive calculations on your data and explore your information visually through a lightweight, view-only local web interface — all while keeping your data private and portable.

    123 TreeTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
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  14. Notestudio icon

    Notestudio

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    Notestudio brings the charm of traditional handwriting together with powerful digital tools, making note-taking feel natural and intuitive. With flexible paper styles, advanced drawing tools, and a smooth, customizable interface, it’s perfect for capturing and organizing your ideas.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Parmind

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    Expand your mind with a digital one. A personal knowledge base that helps you store, organize, map, and explore thoughts effortlessly with intelligent assistance.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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