OmniOutliner AlternativesNote-taking & Task Management Tools like OmniOutliner

OmniOutliner is described as 'Start-to-finish writing app. Perfect for collecting information, outlining Big Ideas, adding structure to any sort of writing, and much more. From grocery lists to email drafts to long-form composition' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to OmniOutliner for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPhone apps. The best OmniOutliner alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OmniOutliner are Workflowy, TreeSheets, Manuskript and Dynalist.

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  1. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

     322 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.

    101 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about CherryTree as an Alternative to OmniOutliner
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    Negative
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    The thing I love about OmniOutliner is the fact that each row of data in the hierarchy can have multiple columns, which is very convenient UI for structured data. CherryTree doesn't support this.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceOmniOutliner is Paid and Proprietary
    • CherryTree is Customizable and Privacy focusedOmniOutliner is not according to our users
  2. Workflowy icon

    Workflowy

     315 likes

    Offers limitless nested lists for outlining, instant sync on web and mobile, real-time collaboration, file and photo uploads, kanban boards, tagging, offline editing, hoisting for branch focus, content sharing, text highlighting, and Dropbox auto-backup.

    353 Workflowy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Manuskript

     169 likes

    Open-source software offering a hierarchical outliner, distraction-free editor, character management, plot tools, Snowflake method support, section multi-organization, customizable writing workflows, cross-platform availability, and export to standard formats.

    121 Manuskript alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Dynalist

     165 likes

    Dynalist is a web app that lets you break down and organize your thoughts in the format of lists.

    96 Dynalist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Web
     
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    Comments about Dynalist as an Alternative to OmniOutliner
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    Positive
    0

    It's really intuitive to use and generates beautiful lists. I just needed collapsible lists, but now there's a lot more I can do with lists.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Dynalist is Freemium and ProprietaryOmniOutliner is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Org mode icon

    Org mode

     141 likes

    Org mode is for keeping notes, maintaining TODO lists, planning projects, and authoring documents with a fast and effective plain-text system.

    285 Org mode alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GNU Emacs
    • Termux
    • Terminal
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    Comments about Org mode as an Alternative to OmniOutliner
    Guest
    Negative
    -9

    Orgmode is not tailored to writing but more to organizing.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Org mode is Free and Open SourceOmniOutliner is Paid and Proprietary
    • Org mode is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedOmniOutliner is not according to our users
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    wikidPad

     181 likes

    wikidPad is a Wiki-like notebook for storing your thoughts, ideas, todo lists, contacts, or anything else you can think of to write down. What makes wikidPad different from other notepad applications is the ease with which you can cross-link your information.

    213 wikidPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Walling

     44 likes

    Working on a project, researching a topic or writing an article? Walling makes it easy to break down your ideas, refine them and visually organize them.

    281 Walling alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Quoll Writer

     39 likes

    Focus on your words not the interface. Quoll Writer is a writing application that helps you focus on your words. Clean and uncluttered. Feature rich. Features are where you would expect them to be.

    79 Quoll Writer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Tana

     8 likes

    Tana's combination of simple concepts lets you build anything. Easily turn raw notes into tasks, bugs, follow-ups and more with Supertags. Everything in Tana is connected in a graph, so you can leave files and folders behind. Data flows to where it needs to be.

    26 Tana alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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