PNotes Alternatives

PNotes is described as '(Pinned Notes or Portable Notes, use what you prefer) is written entirely in C and Windows API (with Pelles C for Windows IDE) - so it is fast and light-weight. It has flexible settings - both for the program in whole and for individual note' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to PNotes for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best PNotes alternative is Notesnook, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PNotes are CherryTree, Trilium Notes, Cryptee and Tomboy.

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PNotes (Pinned Notes or Portable Notes, use what you prefer) is written entirely in C and Windows API (with Pelles C for Windows IDE) - so it is fast and light-weight. It has flexible settings - both for the program in...

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PNotes alternatives page was last updated Mar 2, 2023
  1. Scroll, Quill & INK icon
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    Fast and portable note editor.

    Supports: Markdown format, HTML previews, tagging, favorites, searching, Dropbox and Google Drive synchronization, embedded photos.

    260 Scroll, Quill & INK alternatives
    Note editing in Markdown format.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Scroll, Quill & INK Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Portable
    3.  Tagging
    4.  Sync with Google Drive
    5.  Favorites
    6.  Sync with Dropbox
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 1.2.2, released in August 2018, can be still downloaded from GitHub

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  2. Note Board icon
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    Productivity app. Save information like a sticky notes. You can create notes with images, videos or whatever you want. Save pages to read later or capture any web content with the chrome or firefox extension. Share boards with your friends. Create public boards.

    237 Note Board alternatives
    Multiple boards: organize notes in boards, use textures to change the look of the board, move notes between boards.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox

    Note Board Features

    1.  Save web page for offline use
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  3. Xpad icon
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    Xpad is a sticky note application for jotting down things to remember.

    71 Xpad alternatives
    Xpad screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Sticks Notes to Desktop
    4.  Organization
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  4. Swiftnotes icon
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    Swiftnotes is a note taking app that takes simplicity and speed to a whole new level.

    265 Swiftnotes alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Discontinued

    This project is no longer maintained. Last version, 3.1.4, released in April 2017, can be still downloaded from GitHub.

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  5. The Guide icon
     26 likes

    The Guide is a two-pane outliner - a program that allows you to arrange text notes in a tree-like structure. It supports formatted text, exporting to RTF and hyperlinks (both internal and external).

    321 The Guide alternatives
    The Guide screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    The Guide Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for Hotkeys
    3.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    4.  Outliner
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 2.0, released in December 2008, can be still downloaded from SourceForge, but it has been reported as buggy.

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  6. VSNotes icon
     3 likes

    VSNotes is a Visual Studio Code extension.

    VS Notes is a simple tool that takes care of the creation and management of plain text notes and harnesses the power of VS Code via the Command Palette.

    323 VSNotes alternatives
    VSNotes screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code

    VSNotes Features

    1.  Note organization
    Discontinued

    The last update is from 2019, and the GitHub repository has been archived.

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  7. minipad2 icon
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    minipad2 integrates many useful functions into one program including notepad, calculator, reminder, dictionary, launcher, address list, text template, and clipboard enhancement. All the contents are automatically saved while minimized or closed, and will re-open to the same...

    129 minipad2 alternatives
    minipad2 screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    minipad2 Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Portable
    3.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    4.  Launcher
    Discontinued

    The official website is no longer available. Last version, 3.2.0, released on November 28th, 2010, can be still downloaded from Wayback Machine.

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  8. P3X OneNote icon
     2 likes

    P3X OneNote Linux is, actually, an independent browser window for the online OneNote. You can use this program without having to clutter your browser. The main functions are:

    286 P3X OneNote alternatives
    P3X OneNote screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
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  9. Sec Notes icon
     2 likes

    An android app for writing and storing AES-128 encrypted notes. Supports notes, checklists and even spreadsheets. It is the only app in play store offering multiple security options like password protection, pattern lock and pin lock.

    265 Sec Notes alternatives
    
Notepad

    Ruled & Un-ruled Text
    Attach images and videos
    Complete text formatting options
    Undo/Redo edits
    Add Reminder
    Share notes
    Random password generator
    Text-to-speech: Read notes aloud
    Customizable background themes
    Custom fonts.
    Save as text(.txt) file on SD card
    
Spreadsheet

    Best in class scroll experience
    Complete cell text formatting (bold, italics, background color ... etc)
    Formula support with entry helper
    Formulas can reference other formula cells
    Inserting/Deleting rows and columns with automatic formula range correction
    Save as excel(.xls) files on SD card
    Add reminders
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Checklist

    Easy addition and removing of items
    Drag and sort list item order
    Sharing support
    Custom fonts
    Add reminder
    Text-to-speech: Read out items
    Custom list sorting
    Automatic marking of checklist as completed when all items are checked
    Save as text(.txt) file on SD card

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Sec Notes Features

    1.  AES Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Notebook
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  10. Sticky Notes icon
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    Sticky Notes is a simple sticky notes app for GNOME. It allows you to create notes and format them.

    42 Sticky Notes alternatives
    Sticky Notes screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No Tracking
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  11. NotesHolder icon
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    NotesHolder lets you quickly type in any piece of information so that you can easily find it when you need, read it or print it out for your convenience. This is the most effective way to store all your notes without cluttering up your desk with post it notes / sticky notes.

    202 NotesHolder alternatives
    NotesHolder screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Screen Edge Docking
    3.  Note organization
    4.  On top
    Discontinued

    The official website is no longer available. Last free version, 2.3 build 148, released on May 18, 2010, can be still downloaded from Wayback Machine

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  12. Allo icon
     28 likes

    Allo is the online workspace for visual collaboration and teamwork for remote teams. With our interactive and visual workspace teams can collaborate over, notes, design, sketches, tasks, processes, and work.

    284 Allo alternatives
    Allo screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Allo Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Shared whiteboard
    Allo iconPNotes Icon

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