A native macOS app that reimagines note-taking. Capture ideas in a familiar chat interface, organize with stacks, and dive deeper with threads.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Obsidian Alternatives
The top-rated alternative to Obsidian is Logseq, which is free and open source. People also recommend Zettlr, sNotes – Students Notes, Anytype and Joplin. There's no shortage of Note-taking Tools like Obsidian, with more than 100 alternatives for Mac, the web, Windows, Linux and Android.
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Alternatives list
- 52 Chat Notes alternatives
Exsut keeps your tasks, finances, habits, journal, notes and more in one desktop app, stored as a single local file you own. Optional whole database encryption. Pay once, no subscription, no cloud.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
- Mac
United Kingdom
+5
EtherPK is a markdown and wikilink based PKMS / note taking app with backlinks, sync, mobile UI, E2E encryption, AI and MCP integration.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Source Available (Elastic-2.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Docker
- United Kingdom
Lithic is a bespoke Personal Knowledge Management System (PKMS) built on the powerful TiddlyWiki engine, re-engineered for a modern academic and engineering workflow. It bridges the gap between the database flexibility of TiddlyWiki and the rapid, outlining experience of Logseq.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
Aktaba is a first-brain workshop for people who read to produce — essays, papers, arguments, decisions. Instead of frictionless capture that piles up into a note graveyard, Aktaba asks you to think for ten seconds when you capture, so every note lands tagged, placed, and...
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
Kenya
+4
AI-enhanced platform for note taking, habit tracking, and journaling with semantic search, relational links, advanced categorization, summarization, insight generation, private backup, secure cross-device sync, tagging, and backup recovery for effective knowledge management.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Android
South Africa
The trusted, encrypted alternative to Notion, Trello, and Miro. A fast, private knowledge base for developers, founders, and power users who need to store and retrieve information without friction — encrypted, searchable, and offline-ready.
Cost / License
- Free Personal
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
United States
TUI-Journal is a terminal-based application written in Rust that allows you to write and manage your journal/notes from within the comfort of your terminal. It provides a simple and efficient interface for creating and organizing your thoughts, ideas, and reflections.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
- BSD
Germany
EU
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The high-velocity, shortcut-first brain dump for Windows. ThoughtsPlus eliminates the friction of bloated productivity tools, allowing power users to capture ideas, sketch, and track progress without ever leaving their workflow. No cloud, no telemetry, just pure focus.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- United Kingdom
+2
Eleganote is a feature-rich note-taking and drawing app designed for Android users who want a premium stylus experience. Inspired by apps like GoodNotes, Eleganote brings smooth handwriting, precise drawing tools, and powerful canvas features to Android — a platform long...
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
Iraq
+6
ExpiNotes is a powerful and intuitive note-taking app designed to help you manage and track your notes and deadlines effortlessly. With ExpiNotes, you can set custom deadlines, monitor time, add various attachments, and track changes.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Android Tablet
Introducing Safety Note+: Keep Your Most Private Notes Secure
Have you ever experienced the frustration of lending someone your phone, only to have them intrude on your personal information? We understand the discomfort that comes with it. That's why we created Safety Note+.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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