OmniOutliner Alternatives for Linux

OmniOutliner is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to OmniOutliner and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to OmniOutliner are Workflowy, TreeSheets, Manuskript and Dynalist.

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  1. CherryTree icon
     325 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.

    123 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
     
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  2. Workflowy icon
     317 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.

    387 Workflowy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. Manuskript icon
     171 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.

    132 Manuskript alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  4. Dynalist icon
     166 likes

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

    109 Dynalist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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  5. Org mode icon
     141 likes

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

    305 Org mode alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GNU Emacs
    • Termux
    • Terminal
     
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  6. wikidPad icon
     183 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.

    214 wikidPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  7. Quoll Writer icon
     41 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.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  8. Kindling icon
     4 likes

    Free, open-source writing app for plotters. Import your outline from Scrivener, Plottr, yWriter, or Obsidian — then draft with your scene beats, character notes, and story structure visible alongside your prose. No AI, no subscription, no cloud.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. TreeLine icon
     24 likes

    TreeLine just stores almost any kind of information. A tree structure makes it easy to keep things organized. And each node in the tree can contain several fields, forming a mini-database. The output format for each node can be defined, and the output can be shown on the screen...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. 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
     
  11. Legend icon
     54 likes

    Legend (formerly Moo.do) is a notepad, a to-do list, and an outliner, but with advanced features that make the cloud-based application much more useful than any of those tools would be on their own.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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