Notion Alternatives

The top-rated alternative to Notion is Obsidian, which has a free version. People also recommend Joplin, Microsoft OneNote, Super Productivity and Logseq. Note-taking Tools like Notion are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for the web, Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android.

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    HackFlowy is an open source clone of Workflowy, built using backbone.js and socket.io, with an option to easily deploy via Heroku.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  2. PrivateNotes icon
     10 likes

    PrivateNotes (formerly Exocortex) is an encrypted note-taking app designed for networked thought. It allows you to link ideas together, creating a web of interconnected notes that mimic how your mind works.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. Doable icon
     3 likes

    A simple and easy to use Todo app complete with Material 3 design and support for its dynamic colors as well as Nextcloud integration!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • F-Droid
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  4. Archbee icon
     16 likes

    Generate and manage technical documentation with AI-powered tools, real-time collaboration, GitHub content sync, custom domains, automated onboarding support, 30 customizable blocks, external integrations, JavaScript and React widgets, and secure distribution.

    118 Archbee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  5. OwnSpace icon
     3 likes

    Private, local-first knowledge storage for notes, documents, projects, and files with a distraction-free interface, Markdown support, PARA method, full-text search, favorites, recent notes, portable Markdown data, keyboard shortcuts, offline access, and optional personal cloud sync.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. Cohesion icon
     5 likes

    Cohesion is an unofficial Notion client for Linux, developed using Electron. Since Notion does not offer an official app for Linux users, Cohesion provides an alternative solution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Notion
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  7. PeekNote icon
     5 likes

    PeekNote is a lightweight, always-on-top note app for macOS designed to quickly save, edit, and reuse text or code snippets.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. Perga icon
     9 likes

    Open-source daily planner and note-taking app with self-hosting and hosted cloud options, daily and weekly calendar views, folder and agenda management, rich text editing, PWA, access from any device, light and dark themes, and organized knowledge capture.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  9. Notedrafts icon
     6 likes

    Notedrafts is a powerful note-taking app that lets you write, draw, and organize your thoughts across different types of documents. Whether you're marking up a PDF, writing on a large canvas, or taking notes in a long vertical layout, Notedrafts adapts to your workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Rook icon
     5 likes

    Mac note app optimized for code, offering syntax-highlighted blocks, auto language detection, Markdown support, full-text search, fast local storage, hierarchical organization, four code-tuned themes, smart paste features, and optional AI integration support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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