Personal Knowbase AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Todo List Managers like Personal Knowbase

Personal Knowbase is described as 'Can't find your critical notes when you need them? Personal Knowbase is a freeform keyword-based information manager for Windows. Build a personal knowledge base of your notes, messages, and ideas. It's the perfect tool for organizing research notes, email archives, and' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Personal Knowbase for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, Web-based and Linux apps. The best Personal Knowbase alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Personal Knowbase are Trilium Notes, Cryptee, CintaNotes and Milanote.

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Personal Knowbase alternatives page was last updated Jan 31, 2023
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  1. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

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

    76 CherryTree alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    CherryTree screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    4.  Includes images in notes
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Tree view
    7.  Tree Style Tabs
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Portable
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  No registration required

    CherryTree VS Personal Knowbase

     

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

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

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourcePersonal Knowbase is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Trilium Notes icon

    Trilium Notes

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    Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.

    353 Trilium Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Trilium Notes screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Trilium transitions into maintenance mode and don't plan adding any new major functionality. You can take a look at this community fork: https://github.com/TriliumNext

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Tree of notes
    2.  Knowledge base
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Encrypted Notes
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  REST API
    12.  Web Clipper

    Trilium Notes VS Personal Knowbase

     

    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Personal Knowbase.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourcePersonal Knowbase is Paid and Proprietary
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focusedPersonal Knowbase is not according to our users
  4. Cryptee icon

    Cryptee

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    Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

    51 Cryptee alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Cryptee screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    4.  Rich text editing
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Cloud Hosting
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  File Storage
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  WYSIWYG Support

    Cryptee VS Personal Knowbase

     

    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Personal Knowbase.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourcePersonal Knowbase is Paid and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focusedPersonal Knowbase is not according to our users
  5. CintaNotes icon

    CintaNotes

     227 likes
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    CintaNotes is an ultra-ergonomic, productivity-boosting notetaking app for Windows. It will help you collect, organize, and find any information.

    171 CintaNotes alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    CintaNotes screenshot 1

    CintaNotes Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Snappy hotkeys
    4.  Custom rules
    5.  Sync with Simplenote
    6.  Hierarchical tagging
    7.  Wiki

    CintaNotes VS Personal Knowbase

     
    Comments about CintaNotes as an Alternative to Personal Knowbase
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    Positive •Jul 29, 2017
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    CintaNotes and Personal Knowbase are all about tagging. If you have tried Personal Knowbase and liked it, you probably don't want to miss CintaNotes.

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    • CintaNotes is Freemium and ProprietaryPersonal Knowbase is Paid and Proprietary
  6. Milanote icon

    Milanote

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    Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.

    341 Milanote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Milanote screenshot 1

    Milanote Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Vision board
    4.  Artists dashboard
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Mind Map view

    Milanote VS Personal Knowbase

     

    • Milanote is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Personal Knowbase.

    • Milanote is Freemium and ProprietaryPersonal Knowbase is Paid and Proprietary
  7. MyInfo icon

    MyInfo

     39 likes
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    MyInfo is a personal information manager for Windows. It will help you capture, organize, edit and share ideas, documents, tasks, and web pages.

    297 MyInfo alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MyInfo screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Tagging
    3.  Tree structure
    4.  Web Clipper
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Portable
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9.  File Tagging
    10.  Built-in viewer
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  No Tracking

    MyInfo VS Personal Knowbase

     

    • MyInfo is the most popular commercial alternative to Personal Knowbase.

    • MyInfo is Paid and ProprietaryPersonal Knowbase is also Paid and Proprietary
    • MyInfo is Privacy focusedPersonal Knowbase is not according to our users
  9. Passfindr icon

    Passfindr

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    Passfindr is a web based premium Personal knowledge base, Password manager and Bookmark manager application to securely store passwords and other sensitive information in a virtual vault locked with individual master passwords.

    53 Passfindr alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Passfindr screenshot 1
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    Passfindr Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Bookmark Organization
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    5.  Password Generator
    6.  Built-in Note Taker

    Passfindr VS Personal Knowbase

     
  10. Notepack icon

    Notepack

     14 likes
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    Privacy oriented, without vendor lock in note organizer, todo list desktop application. Work offline with text, markdown and pdf files.

    341 Notepack alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Markdown support

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  WebDAV Sync

    Notepack VS Personal Knowbase

     
  11. RightNote icon

    RightNote

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    RightNote will help you get a grip on information overload. It is designed to be easy to use for the new-comer, but also provide advanced features once your notes start to accumulate. RightNote can store text notes, source code, spreadsheets and webpages.

    122 RightNote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    RightNote overview, including a note with some webpage bookmarks.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  Hierarchical Structure
    3.  Web Clipper
    4.  Code Formatting
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Portable
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Note organization
    10.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    11.  Password protection

    RightNote VS Personal Knowbase

     
  12. Steward Database icon

    Steward Database

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    Steward is a personal database for organizing everything. It's easy to use.

    82 Steward Database alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Steward Database screenshot 1

    Steward Database Features

    1.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    2.  Data-management

    Steward Database VS Personal Knowbase

     
  13. Ultra Recall icon

    Ultra Recall

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    "Ultra Recall is personal information, knowledge, and document organizer software for Microsoft Windows.

    71 Ultra Recall alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Item Attributes - A custom template item with its attributes, shown in an auto hide pane which has been expanded by hovering with the mouse

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Full-Text Search
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Web Clipper
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Tree structure
    10.  Tree view
    11.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    12.  Visual-thinking

    Ultra Recall VS Personal Knowbase

     
  14. MixNote NotePad Notes icon

    MixNote NotePad Notes

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    MixNote is a mobile note taking app, like a memo pad or notepad. Take note of every deserved thing, with text, ToDo, voice and picture.

    318 MixNote NotePad Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    MixNote NotePad Notes screenshot 1

    MixNote NotePad Notes Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Voice Notes

    MixNote NotePad Notes VS Personal Knowbase

     
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