QOwnNotes Alternatives

QOwnNotes is described as 'Plain text notepad with markdown support and todo list manager for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows, that works together with the notes application of ownCloud' and is a very popular Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to QOwnNotes for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and Android apps. The best QOwnNotes alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like QOwnNotes are Joplin, Logseq, Anytype and Notion.

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  1. Mimiri Notes icon
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    Secure device-synced notepad using AES-GCM-256 encryption to protect confidential data. Features include a tree-structure for note organization, historical changes tracking, and collaboration options. Supports all major platforms with cloud sync and offline access.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  2. OpenKnowledge icon
     10 likes

    Markdown editor with WYSIWYG interface, AI-powered wiki tools, LLM integrations, and collaboration features. Supports team sharing, GitHub sync, graph link navigation, TUI access, and embeddable components for specs or reports, all in a private environment.

    55 OpenKnowledge alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Node.JS
     
  3. Roam Research icon
     61 likes

    As easy to use as a word document or bulleted list, and as powerful for finding, collecting, and connecting related ideas as a graph database. Collaborate with others in real time, or store all your data locally.

    203 Roam Research alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  4. Zen Notes icon
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    ZenNotes is a keyboard-first Markdown notes app with a shared product core and multiple runtimes:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Microsoft Loop icon
     20 likes

    Microsoft Loop is an app designed for co-creation that brings your team and ideas together in one place. With Loop components that sync across apps in real-time, you can stay in sync without switching apps and get more done right where you are.

    96 Microsoft Loop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. Coda.io icon
     34 likes

    Seamlessly integrates words, data, and team collaboration, eliminating the need to switch applications. Features include customizable views, real-time collaboration, full-text search, and calendar integration, empowering teams to scale and coordinate tasks efficiently with a WYSIWYG editor.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  7. Nextcloud Notes icon
     30 likes

    Distraction-free note-taking app featuring categories for organization, Markdown formatting, favorites, and seamless integration with Nextcloud clients. Enables syncing across devices, API integration with third-party apps, offline access, and privacy-focused storage.

    104 Nextcloud Notes alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
     
  8. WriteOn icon
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    Simple Notes Jetpack Compose - Clean, intuitive note-taking open source app.

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    • Android
     
  9. Zoho Notebook icon
     91 likes

    Web-based tool for integrating text, images, audio, and video with syncing across devices, real-time collaboration, handwriting input, AI-powered summaries, checklists, scanning, reminders, search in handwritten notes, and advanced organization.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  10. acreom icon
     29 likes

    acreom is an actionable personal knowledge base for developers. It helps developers ship faster by centralizing personal and team context in one place.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. PrivacyNotes icon
    Official Partner
     10 likes

    Workspace with end-to-end encryption, zero-knowledge security, rich notes, private journal, encrypted file storage, password management, cross-platform browser access, open-source cryptography, optional Pro features, and no recurring subscription fees.

    52 PrivacyNotes alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  12. FuseBase icon
     94 likes

    Combines AI-powered client portals, unlimited external accounts, internal workspaces, collaborative document editing, smart task management, and no-code knowledge bases with smart documents, supporting 2000+ embeds for streamlined project delivery and feedback.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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