OmniOutliner AlternativesTop Note-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, Dynalist and Manuskript.

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  1. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

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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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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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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    • Some users think CherryTree is a great OmniOutliner alternative, some don't.

    • CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to OmniOutliner.

    • CherryTree is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OmniOutliner.

    • 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

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    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.

    347 Workflowy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Most users think Workflowy is a great OmniOutliner alternative.

    • Workflowy is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to OmniOutliner.

    • Workflowy is Freemium and ProprietaryOmniOutliner is Paid and Proprietary
    • Workflowy is LightweightOmniOutliner is not according to our users
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    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,...

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    Dynalist

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    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 (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    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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    • Almost everyone thinks Dynalist is a great OmniOutliner alternative.

    • Dynalist is Freemium and ProprietaryOmniOutliner is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Manuskript icon

    Manuskript

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    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.

    118 Manuskript alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Org mode

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

    278 Org mode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GNU Emacs
    • Termux
    • Terminal
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    Orgmode is not tailored to writing but more to organizing.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Org mode is a great OmniOutliner alternative.

    • 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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    Walling

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    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.

    276 Walling alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Walling is the most popular SaaS alternative to OmniOutliner.

    • Walling is Freemium and ProprietaryOmniOutliner is Paid and Proprietary
  11. wikidPad icon

    wikidPad

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    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.

    212 wikidPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Tana

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    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.

    25 Tana alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Tana is the most popular commercial alternative to OmniOutliner.

    • Tana is Paid and ProprietaryOmniOutliner is also Paid and Proprietary
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    EssentialPIM

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    The powerful, full-featured Personal Information Manager for Windows offering Email, Synchronization, Portability, Network support, Android and iOS versions.

    174 EssentialPIM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Quoll Writer

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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