PeperNote AlternativesSticky Notes Apps like PeperNote

PeperNote is described as 'MIT licensed open source desktop stickynote replacement - jpmikkers/PeperNote' and is a Sticky Notes app in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to PeperNote for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Flathub, Mac and PortableApps.com apps. The best PeperNote alternative is Stickies, which is free. Other great apps like PeperNote are Microsoft Sticky Notes, SideNotes, Pinny Notes and 7 Sticky Notes.

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PeperNote is a MIT licensed open source desktop stickynote replacement - jpmikkers/PeperNote

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PeperNote alternatives page was last updated May 10, 2025
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    Stickies

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    Stickies is a PC utility written to replace Post-It-style notes left stuck to your monitor. The design goal behind Stickies is that the program is small and simple. Stickies will not mess with your system files, or write to the Registry.

    92 Stickies alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Stickies screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  On top
    5.  Fixed width font
    6.  Password protection
    7.  GNU/linux-libre
    8.  Attach a stickie to specific window

    Stickies VS PeperNote

     

    • Stickies is the most popular Windows alternative to PeperNote.

    • Stickies is the most popular free alternative to PeperNote.

    • Stickies is Free and ProprietaryPeperNote is Free and Open Source
    • Stickies is LightweightPeperNote is not according to our users
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    Microsoft Sticky Notes

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    A brand new Sticky Notes for Windows has arrived! Thanks to a new and improved design, added intelligence and Pen support, it is now easier than ever to quickly capture and add context to all your notes.

    44 Microsoft Sticky Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft Sticky Notes screenshot 1

    Microsoft Sticky Notes Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Note organization

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    SideNotes

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    Clean and handy notes on your monitor side.

    45 SideNotes alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    SideNotes screenshot 1

    SideNotes Features

    1.  Notebook

    SideNotes VS PeperNote

     

    • SideNotes is the most popular Mac alternative to PeperNote.

    • SideNotes is the most popular commercial alternative to PeperNote.

    • SideNotes is Paid and ProprietaryPeperNote is Free and Open Source
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    Pinny Notes

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    Pinny Notes is a sticky note application with a button to "pin" a note making it always on top above other windows. A number of other handy tools are also available via the right click menus.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Pinny Notes screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Portable
    6.  Spell Checking
    7.  Text editing

    Pinny Notes VS PeperNote

     

    • Pinny Notes is the most popular Open Source alternative to PeperNote.

    • Pinny Notes is Free and Open SourcePeperNote is also Free and Open Source
    • Pinny Notes is LightweightPeperNote is not according to our users
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    7 Sticky Notes

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    7 Sticky Notes is a desktop sticky notes program. A free alternative for Windows Vista's notes. Something similar to Windows 7 notes, but with more features.

    36 7 Sticky Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Windows
    7 Sticky Notes screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.9, released in January 2013, can be still downloaded from the official website

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    Sticky Notes

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    Sticky Notes is a simple sticky notes app for GNOME. It allows you to create notes and format them.

    43 Sticky Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Sticky Notes screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No Tracking

    Sticky Notes VS PeperNote

     

    • Sticky Notes is the most popular Linux alternative to PeperNote.

    • Sticky Notes is Free and Open SourcePeperNote is also Free and Open Source
    • Sticky Notes is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPeperNote is not according to our users
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    ShixxNOTE

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    Desktop sticky notes (post-it) program, that allows you to keep desktop sticky notes and also send them across the network to others. The program runs in client/server mode and transmits messages or notes to selected ShixxNOTE clients on the network.

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HR flagCroatia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ShixxNOTE notes on Windows desktop.

    ShixxNOTE Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Sticks Notes to Desktop
    3.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)

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    EverSticky

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    EverSticky is a simple application thats provides post-it notes for your Linux desktop. These notes auto-save and transparently syncronise to Evernote® (when a network connection is available).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    EverSticky screenshot 1

    EverSticky Features

    1. Evernote icon  Evernote integration
    2.  Note organization

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  11. Vov Sticky Notes icon

    Vov Sticky Notes

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    Add digital stickers to your desktop and create reminders for your upcoming events, tasks or meetings using this intuitive software.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • TR flagTürkiye

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Vov Sticky Notes screenshot 1

    Vov Sticky Notes Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Stickers

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    Jorts

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    Neither jeans nor shorts, just like Jorts. A sticky notes app for elementary OS.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • elementary OS
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Jorts screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

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

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    Sticky Notes App

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    StickMe Notes is a fully customisable personal reminder app that makes note taking easy. Use it to capture ideas on the fly or create to do lists.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Sticky Notes App screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Categories
    4. Siri icon  Siri Integration
    5.  Note organization
    6.  iOS widget

    Sticky Notes App VS PeperNote

     

    • Sticky Notes App is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to PeperNote.

    • Sticky Notes App is Paid and ProprietaryPeperNote is Free and Open Source
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    Sticky.today

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    Sticky is a digital sticky note application designed to help you organize your thoughts, ideas, and tasks in a visual and intuitive way. Organize thoughts, collaborate in real-time, and access your ideas from anywhere.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Sticky.today screenshot 1

    Sticky.today Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Idea management

    Sticky.today VS PeperNote

     

    • Sticky.today is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to PeperNote.

    • Sticky.today is Freemium and Open SourcePeperNote is Free and Open Source
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