nvALT Alternatives for Windows

nvALT is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is Notesnook, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to nvALT and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to nvALT are Zettlr, Typora, CherryTree and QOwnNotes.

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  1. Notesnook icon
     189 likes

    Offers open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes with device-based privacy, cross-platform support, private vault, secure sync, offline access, markdown editor, exports to multiple formats, automatic backups, organizational tools, and strong encryption.

    340 Notesnook alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
     
  2. Zettlr icon
     253 likes

    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.

    201 Zettlr alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
     
  3. Typora icon
     329 likes

    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.

    184 Typora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
    • Visual Studio Code
     
  4. CherryTree icon
     324 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.

    122 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
     
  5. QOwnNotes icon
     99 likes

    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.

    289 QOwnNotes alternatives

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    Platforms

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • QOwnNotes is Free and Open SourcenvALT is also Free and Open Source
    • QOwnNotes is Privacy focusednvALT is not according to our users
  6. Marknote icon
     25 likes

    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.

    108 Marknote alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
     
  7. Tomboy icon
     257 likes

    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.

    230 Tomboy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  8. Zoho Notebook icon
     91 likes

    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.

    327 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  9. ResophNotes icon
     87 likes

    Very similar to Notational Velocity but for Windows.

    10 ResophNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    ResophNotes vs nvALT Comments
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    Positive
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    Similar search and markdown capabilities. Supports SimpleNote and saving notes as individual .txt files. My main downside is that [[x]] search links are not supported.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
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    Lightweight, fast, and can selectively use either Simplenote, local database or plaintext file storage for storing notes.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
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    Just as lightweight as nvALT, supports saving notes to simple .txt files.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • ResophNotes is Free and ProprietarynvALT is Free and Open Source
  10. Cubox icon
     15 likes

    Cubox is the app for collecting, reading and researching your daily information. With Cubox, you can effortlessly organize everything you've read without professional skills.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
  11. KeepNote icon
     79 likes

    KeepNote: note-taking and organization. KeepNote is a note taking application that works on Windows, Linux, and

    102 KeepNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
     
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