nvALT Alternatives

Apps similar to nvALT include Notesnook, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Zettlr, Typora, CherryTree and Cryptee. You're spoiled for choice with Note-taking Tools like nvALT: we list more than 100 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Android, Linux and iPhone.

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  1. nimblenote icon
     2 likes

    Simple keyboard-driven note taking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. Allegory icon
     3 likes

    Allegory is a powerful notes app with a beautiful iOS-centric UI. The minimal and focused writing experience, combined with an impressive set of powerful features, makes this the ideal choice for everyone.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  3. Notebook PEA icon
     22 likes

    Protects your private notes with a password. Notebook PEA is a self-decrypting archive, that will never store unencrypted text on your disk.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  4. KleverNotes icon
     2 likes

    KleverNotes is a note-taking and management application for your mobile and desktop devices. It uses Markdown and allows you to preview your content.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  5. Spiral icon
     6 likes

    Spiral is a program that allows users to take notes in a format similar to a spiral notebook. Unlike traditional word processors and text editors that are configured in a way that makes it difficult to document things in a non-linear fashion, Spiral pages allow users to click...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Take simple text notes. You can put them into folders to create your own quick, easy and robust file structure.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
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  7. Flashnote icon
     16 likes

    Flashnote is a quick notes manager created for such cases. When you need a rough copy to save or to process some pieces of a text, Flashnote is small, quick and convenient. Press the shortcut-key combination and a rough copy is on the screen in a flash of a second.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. P3X OneNote icon
     2 likes

    P3X OneNote Linux is, actually, an independent browser window for the online OneNote. You can use this program without having to clutter your browser. The main functions are:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
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  9. Write beautifully. Organize easily. Find everything. Fuss free writing. Saves notes as RTF files on user specified folder. Can search across all notes. No sign up/log in required. Portable application.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. InstaNotes icon
     19 likes

    Online tool for creating and sharing notes using widgets: image, text, header, card.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. MedleyText icon
     5 likes

    Redefining the way programming notes are taken. Text editors are too one dimensional, Evernote/Onenote is too generic. Medley Text is a note taking tool designed to help you take pretty and organized programming notes.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. Note Crypt icon
     3 likes

    Keep your notes safe and secure.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Good alternative?
     
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