Org-roam AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Todo List Managers like Org-roam

Org-roam is described as 'Roam replica built around the all-powerful Org-mode' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Org-roam for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Org-roam alternative is Obsidian. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Logseq or Notesnook. Other great apps like Org-roam are Zim, CherryTree, Org mode and SiYuan.

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  1. Obsidian icon
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    Obsidian

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    Obsidian is a note-taking app that lets you create a personal knowledge graph with ease. It is designed for non-linear thinking and allows you to easily link your notes together wiki-style.

    88 Obsidian alternatives
    Obsidian screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    Obsidian screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Local Storage
    3.  Graph view
    4.  Bidirectional links
    5.  Mind Mapping
    6.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    7.  Knowledge Management
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Backlink
    10.  Custom themes
    11.  Note organization
    12.  Write files in markdown
    13.  Knowledge Base structuring
    14.  Tagging
    15.  Backlinks
    16.  Wiki-like local linking
    17.  Wiki
    18.  Search by tags
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    • Obsidian is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Org-roam.

    • Obsidian is the most popular free alternative to Org-roam.

    • Obsidian is Free Personal and ProprietaryOrg-roam is Free and Open Source
  2. Logseq icon
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    Logseq

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    Logseq is a platform for knowledge sharing and management. It focuses on privacy, longevity, and user control. Notice: the backend code will be open-sourced as soon as we’re sure that the backend service meets the security standards.

    117 Logseq alternatives
    Logseq screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    Logseq screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Bidirectional links
    2.  Graph view
    3.  Outliner
    4.  Local Storage
    5.  Backlinks
    6.  Knowledge base
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  Knowledge Management
    9.  Note organization
    10.  Full-Text Search
    11.  Hyperlinks
    12.  Dark Mode
    13.  Wiki
    14.  Backlink
    15.  PDF annotation
    16.  Subtasks
    17.  Syntax Highlighting
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    • Logseq is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Org-roam.

    • Logseq is the most popular Open Source alternative to Org-roam.

    • Logseq is Free and Open SourceOrg-roam is also Free and Open Source
  4. Notesnook icon
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    Notesnook

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    Notesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.

    234 Notesnook alternatives
    Notesnook screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    Notesnook screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  Private notes
    3.  Note organization
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Web Clipper
    9.  Reminders
    10.  Two-factor Authentication
    11.  Unlimited storage
    12.  Encrypted Backup
    13.  Automatic Backup
    14.  WYSIWYG Support
    15.  Distraction-free
    16.  Hierarchical Structure
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    • Notesnook is the most popular SaaS alternative to Org-roam.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceOrg-roam is Free and Open Source
    • Notesnook is Privacy focusedOrg-roam is not according to our users
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  6. Zim icon
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    Zim

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    Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by either clicking on the "Create new note"...

    289 Zim alternatives
    Zim screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Hiding all toolbars and statusbar for maximum screen space

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Plain text file
    2.  Wiki-like interface
    3.  Hierarchical Structure
    4.  Cross-Platform
    5.  Note organization
    6.  WYSIWYG Support
    7.  Outliner
    8.  Text formatting
    9.  Portable
    10.  Notebook
    11.  Wiki
    12.  Export to HTML
    13.  Full-Text Search
    14.  LaTeX Equations
    15.  Nested Notes
    16.  Outline folding
    17.  Save as txt
    18.  Dark Mode
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  7. CherryTree icon
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    CherryTree

     306 likes
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    A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.

    62 CherryTree alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    CherryTree screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    4.  Includes images in notes
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Tree view
    7.  Text-manipulation
    8.  Internal linking
    9.  Rich text editing
    10.  Tree Style Tabs
    11.  Export to HTML
    12.  Active Development
    13.  Tagging
    14.  Syntax Highlighting
    15.  Outline folding
    16.  Outline organization
    17.  Outline mode
    18.  Portable
    19.  Support for MarkDown
    20.  Code Formatting
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  8. Org mode icon
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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.

    264 Org mode alternatives
    Org mode screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GNU Emacs
    Structured Editing
    Transparent Tables
    +4
    Superior Source Code

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Literate programming
    2.  Task Time Tracking
    3.  Emacs integration
    4.  Plain text file
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Export to HTML
    7.  Hierarchical Structure
    8.  Portable
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  Web-Based
    11.  Outline mode
    12.  Search by tags
    13.  Tag based
    14.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    15.  Hierarchical tagging
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  10. SiYuan icon
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    SiYuan

     51 likes
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    SiYuan is a desktop Markdown Block-Reference and Bidirectional-Link note-taking application. Support fine-grained block-level reference and Markdown WYSIWYG.

    48 SiYuan alternatives
    SiYuan screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    Block editing
    Elements
    +3
    Zoom-in

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Local Storage
    2.  Bidirectional links
    3.  Block reference
    4.  WYSIWYG Support
    5.  Graph view
    6.  Web Clipper
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Support for LaTeX
    9.  Support for MarkDown
    10.  Multiplatform
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  Tagging
    13.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    14.  Syntax Highlighting
    15.  Hierarchical Structure
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  11. RemNote icon
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    RemNote

     72 likes
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    RemNote is the note-taking tool that gives you memory superpowers. It automatically generates flashcards from your notes and figures out the optimal time to practice each flashcard so you don't forget what you've learned.

    243 RemNote alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    RemNote screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Learn with Flashcards
    2.  Outliner
    3.  Bidirectional links
    4.  Rich Text Editor
    5.  Knowledge Management
    6.  Srs
    7.  Convert notes to cards
    8.  References
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  LaTeX Math
    11.  Search by tags
    12.  Knowledge base
    13.  Progressive Web App
    14.  Full-Text Search
    15.  Backlinks
    16.  Custom themes
    17.  Web Clipper
    18.  Text formatting
    19.  Graph view
    20.  WYSIWYG Support
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  12. QOwnNotes icon
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    QOwnNotes

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    Plain text notepad with markdown support and todo list manager for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows, that works together with the notes application of ownCloud.

    224 QOwnNotes alternatives
    QOwnNotes main screen

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt
    QOwnNotes main screen vertical layout
    QOwnNotes todo list manager
    +3
    QOwnNotes notes diff

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Local Storage
    3.  Plain text file
    4.  Tagging
    5.  Nextcloud integration
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Subtasks
    8.  Synchronization
    9.  Owncloud integration
    10.  iCal integration
    11.  Hostable
    12.  Tag based
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  13. Reor icon
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    Reor

     21 likes
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    Reor is an AI-powered desktop note-taking app: it automatically links related ideas, answers questions on your notes and provides semantic search. Everything is stored locally and you can edit your notes with an Obsidian-like markdown editor.

    69 Reor alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Note organization
    3.  Semantic Search
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  14. UpNote icon
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    UpNote

     35 likes
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    UpNote is an elegant and powerful note app that works seamlessly across platforms: iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.

    303 UpNote alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    UpNote screenshot 1
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    +3
    UpNote screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Nested Folders
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Distraction-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No Coding Required
    10.  Markdown preview
    11.  Web Clipper
    12.  Syntax Highlighting
    13.  File Tagging
    14.  Support for LaTeX
    15.  Unified inbox
    16.  WYSIWYG Support
    17.  Zettelkasten note method
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  15. Roam Research icon
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    Roam Research

     55 likes
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    As easy to use as a word document or bulleted list, and as powerful for finding, collecting, and connecting related ideas as a graph database. Collaborate with others in real time, or store all your data locally.

    138 Roam Research alternatives
    Roam Research screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Bidirectional links
    2.  Block reference
    3.  Graph view
    4.  Backlinks
    5.  Query Engine
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Pomodoro Timer
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  Support for MarkDown
    10.  Real time collaboration
    11.  End-to-End Encryption
    12.  Kanban Board
    13.  Syntax Highlighting
    14.  Hyperlinks
    15.  Outliner
    16.  Knowledge Base structuring
    17.  Block edit
    18.  Dynamic content
    19.  Note organization
    20.  Backlink-software
    Roam Research iconOrg-roam Icon

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    • Roam Research is the most popular commercial alternative to Org-roam.

    • Roam Research is Paid and ProprietaryOrg-roam is Free and Open Source
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