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, Dynalist and Manuskript.

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  1. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

     321 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.

    99 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    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

     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.

    350 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

     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 (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

     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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  8. Org mode icon

    Org mode

     140 likes

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

    283 Org mode alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    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
  10. wikidPad icon

    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.

    212 wikidPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    KeepNote

     79 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  12. TreeLine icon

    TreeLine

     23 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...

    45 TreeLine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. Legend icon

    Legend

     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 (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  14. Piggydb icon

    Piggydb

     56 likes

    Piggydb is a Web notebook application that provides you with a platform to build your knowledge personally or collaboratively. With Piggydb, you can create highly structured content by connecting knowledge fragments to each other to build a network structure, which is more...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Piggydb is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to OmniOutliner.

    • Piggydb is Free and Open SourceOmniOutliner is Paid and Proprietary
  15. 2dTaskBoard icon

    2dTaskBoard

     3 likes

    Task management productivity app with Markdown support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Online
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