nvALT AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like nvALT

nvALT is described as 'Fork of the original Notational Velocity with some additional features and interface modifications by Brett Terpstra and ElasticThreads' and is a popular Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to nvALT for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, Linux and iPhone apps. The best nvALT alternative is Notesnook, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like nvALT are Zettlr, Typora, CherryTree and Cryptee.

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  1. Notesnook icon

    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.

    292 Notesnook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • 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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    • Notesnook is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to nvALT.

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

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourcenvALT is Free and Open Source
    • Notesnook is Privacy focusednvALT is not according to our users
  2. Zettlr icon

    Zettlr

     245 likes
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    Unified writing platform offering note-taking, easy citations with Zotero integration, LaTeX/Word templates, snippets, themes, dark modes, code highlighting, multi-language support, and knowledge management with Zettelkasten for seamless writing from notes to books.

    175 Zettlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  4. Typora icon

    Typora

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    A minimalist Markdown editor offering cross-platform synchronization, live preview, and seamless export/import in various formats like PDF, DOCX, and LaTeX. Features include distraction-free Focus and Typewriter modes, file management with tree and articles panels, and content organization through an outline panel.

    174 Typora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
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    • Typora is the most popular commercial alternative to nvALT.

    • Typora is Paid and ProprietarynvALT is Free and Open Source
    • Typora is Minimalistic and CustomizablenvALT is not according to our users
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  6. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

     319 likes
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    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.

    96 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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  7. Cryptee icon

    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.

    70 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. QOwnNotes icon

    QOwnNotes

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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.

    261 QOwnNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt
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    so far QOwnNotes is the closest to nvALT. it's missing one feature though.

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    • QOwnNotes is Free and Open SourcenvALT is also Free and Open Source
    • QOwnNotes is Privacy focusednvALT is not according to our users
  10. Marknote icon

    Marknote

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    Marknote lets you create rich text notes and easily organise them into notebooks. You can personalise your notebooks by choosing an icon and accent color for each one, making it easy to distinguish between them and keep your notes at your fingertips.

    97 Marknote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  11. Tomboy icon

    Tomboy

     257 likes
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    Tomboy is a desktop note-taking application for Linux, Unix, Windows, and Mac OS X. Simple and easy to use, but with potential to help you organize the ideas and information you deal with every day.

    226 Tomboy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Always there for the grabbing.
     
  12. DEVONthink icon

    DEVONthink

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    Organizes documents, notes, emails, PDFs, and media using AI-powered search, tagging, and OCR. Supports offline use, syncing across macOS and iOS, encryption, web clipping, automation, and customizable grouping for efficient information management.

    159 DEVONthink alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. Notefox icon

    Notefox

     14 likes
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    Take notes on every website in a smart and simple way.

    143 Notefox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  14. Zoho Notebook icon

    Zoho Notebook

     91 likes
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    Web-based tool for integrating text, images, audio, and video with syncing across devices, real-time collaboration, handwriting input, AI-powered summaries, checklists, scanning, reminders, search in handwritten notes, and advanced organization.

    317 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  15. Roam Research icon

    Roam Research

     58 likes
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    As easy to use as a word document or bulleted list, and as powerful for finding, collecting, and connecting related ideas as a graph database. Collaborate with others in real time, or store all your data locally.

    155 Roam Research alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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