Pinny Notes AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Sticky Notes Apps like Pinny Notes

Pinny Notes is described as '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' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Pinny Notes for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Pinny Notes alternative is Tomboy, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pinny Notes are Milanote, Notezilla, Stickies and Microsoft Sticky 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.

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Pinny Notes alternatives page was last updated Oct 22, 2024
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  1. Tomboy icon
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    Tomboy

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    Tomboy is a desktop note-taking application for Linux, Unix, Windows, and Mac OS X. Simple and easy to use, but with potential to help you organize the ideas and information you deal with every day.

    224 Tomboy alternatives
    Always there for the grabbing.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Find your ideas fast.
    Linking between notes.

    Tomboy Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Wiki
    3.  Notebook
    4.  Symbolic links
    5.  Automatic link generation
    6.  Local Storage
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    • Tomboy is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Pinny Notes.

    • Tomboy is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Pinny Notes.

    • Tomboy is Free and Open SourcePinny Notes is also Free and Open Source
  2. Milanote icon
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    Milanote

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

    339 Milanote alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Vision board
    4.  Artists dashboard
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Mind Map view
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    • Milanote is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & SaaS alternative to Pinny Notes.

    • Milanote is Freemium and ProprietaryPinny Notes is Free and Open Source
  4. Notezilla icon
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    Notezilla

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    Notezilla is the leading sticky notes app for Windows, Android, iPhone/iPad and the web. Set reminders to sticky notes, Pin sticky notes, attach them to websites, docs & folders, sync between PCs and other devices, organize using folders and tags.

    40 Notezilla alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Hierarchical Structure
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Goal Tracking
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Recurring Tasks
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Kanban Board
    10.  Note organization
    11. Android icon  Android Sync
    12.  Search by tags
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    • Notezilla is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Pinny Notes.

    • Notezilla is the most popular commercial alternative to Pinny Notes.

    • Notezilla is Paid and ProprietaryPinny Notes is Free and Open Source
    • Notezilla is LightweightPinny Notes is not according to our users
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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.

    90 Stickies alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    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
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  6. Microsoft Sticky Notes icon
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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.

    43 Microsoft Sticky Notes alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Microsoft Sticky Notes Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Note organization
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  7. Type: Take notes icon
    Type: Take notes icon

    Type: Take notes

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    Type lets you quickly jot things down with the timestamp attached, without interrupting your flow.

    17 Type: Take notes alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for Hotkeys
    3.  Timestamps
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  9. Notefox icon
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    Notefox

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    Take notes on every website in a smart and simple way.

    126 Notefox alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  10. Abookmark icon
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    Abookmark

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    Advanced bookmark and tab manager comes with bookmark bar, side panel and vertical tabs, tags...

    20 Abookmark alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Group tabs
    6.  Vertical Tabs
    7.  Side panel
    8.  Bookmarks
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  11. SideNotes icon
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    SideNotes

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    Clean and handy notes on your monitor side.

    44 SideNotes alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    SideNotes Features

    1.  Notebook
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  12. Noted. icon
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    Noted.

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    Noted is an audio recording and note-taking app for lectures, meetings, interviews, conferences and more, making it easy to record every moment with confidence.

    184 Noted. alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    Noted. Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Full-Text Search
    4.  Sync note and audio
    5.  Voice Notes
    6.  Sync with iCloud
    7.  Export to TXT
    8.  Rich text editing
    9.  Note organization
    10.  Drag and Drop
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  13. Kontact - KNotes icon
    Kontact - KNotes icon

    Kontact - KNotes

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    KNotes is a program that lets you write the computer equivalent of sticky notes. The notes are saved automatically when you exit the program, and they display when you open the program.

    76 Kontact - KNotes alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  14. Shine - Plan Tomorrow, Today icon
    Shine - Plan Tomorrow, Today icon

    Shine - Plan Tomorrow, Today

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    Create a list to organise an event or activity, or just to plan out what you need to do this weekend.

    174 Shine - Plan Tomorrow, Today alternatives
    Shine - Plan Tomorrow, Today screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Shine - Plan Tomorrow, Today Features

    1.  Planning
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