Post-it® App AlternativesSticky Notes Apps & Note-taking Tools like Post-it® App

Post-it® App is described as 'Enables you to take your square Post-it® Notes from the analog world to the digital, seamlessly and easily' and is a Sticky Notes app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Post-it® App for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome apps. The best Post-it® App alternative is Stickies, which is free. Other great apps like Post-it® App are SnappyNotes, Microsoft Sticky Notes, Notefox and SideNotes.

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Post-it® App alternatives page was last updated Jun 8, 2025
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  1. Stickies icon

    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.

    93 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 Post-it® App

     

    • Stickies is the most popular Windows alternative to Post-it® App.

    • Stickies is the most popular free alternative to Post-it® App.

    • Stickies is Free and ProprietaryPost-it® App is also Free and Proprietary
    • Stickies is LightweightPost-it® App is not according to our users
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    SnappyNotes

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    SnappyNotes brings you a sleek, modern sidebar notepad built to blend seamlessly with your workflow. Effortlessly record your insights on the fly and keep your focus where it belongs.

    45 SnappyNotes alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DK flagDenmark
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    SnappyNotes screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Support for Gestures
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Export to PDF
    8.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    9.  Auto-saving
    10.  Sidebar
    11.  Focus Mode

    SnappyNotes VS Post-it® App

     

    • SnappyNotes is the most popular Mac alternative to Post-it® App.

    • SnappyNotes is the most popular commercial alternative to Post-it® App.

    • SnappyNotes is Paid and ProprietaryPost-it® App is Free and Proprietary
  4. Microsoft Sticky Notes icon

    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.

    45 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

    Microsoft Sticky Notes VS Post-it® App

     
  5. Notefox icon

    Notefox

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Notefox screenshot 1

    Notefox VS Post-it® App

     

    • Notefox is the most popular Open Source alternative to Post-it® App.

    • Notefox is Free and Open SourcePost-it® App is Free and Proprietary
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    SideNotes

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    Clean and handy notes on your monitor side.

    45 SideNotes alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    SideNotes screenshot 1

    SideNotes Features

    1.  Notebook

    SideNotes VS Post-it® App

     
  7. Pinny Notes icon

    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 Post-it® App

     
  9. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Kontact - KNotes screenshot 1

    Kontact - KNotes VS Post-it® App

     

    • Kontact - KNotes is the most popular Linux alternative to Post-it® App.

    • Kontact - KNotes is Free and Open SourcePost-it® App is Free and Proprietary
  10. 7 Sticky Notes icon

    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.

    37 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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  11. Xpad icon

    Xpad

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    Xpad is a sticky note application for jotting down things to remember.

    72 Xpad alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Xpad screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Sticks Notes to Desktop
    4.  Organization

    Xpad VS Post-it® App

     
  12. Sticky Notes icon

    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.

    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 Post-it® App

     
  13. Jot - Notes icon

    Jot - Notes

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    Jot is that random piece of notes paper that lives in your Mac Menu Bar. It's also open source.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Jot - Notes screenshot 1

    Jot - Notes Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Jot - Notes VS Post-it® App

     
  14. NoteFly icon

    NoteFly

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    NoteFly is a small advance note taking application that allows you to create sticky notes.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Send to menu

    NoteFly Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    NoteFly VS Post-it® App

     
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