RedNotebook AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like RedNotebook

RedNotebook is described as 'Graphical diary and journal helping you keep track of notes and thoughts. It includes a calendar navigation, customizable templates, export functionality and word clouds. You can also format, tag and search your entries' and is a very popular Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to RedNotebook for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and iPhone apps. The best RedNotebook alternative is Zim, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like RedNotebook are Trilium Notes, CherryTree, Markor and UpNote.

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  1. Zim icon

    Zim

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    Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by either clicking on the "Create new note"...

    314 Zim alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Most users think Zim is a great RedNotebook alternative.

    • Zim is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to RedNotebook.

    • Zim is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to RedNotebook.

    • Zim is Free and Open SourceRedNotebook is also Free and Open Source
    • Zim is Lightweight and Privacy focusedRedNotebook is not according to our users
  2. Trilium Notes icon

    Trilium Notes

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    The original trilium is transfered to this repo by its owner and the app continues to develop here as stated here: https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium

    369 Trilium Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to RedNotebook.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceRedNotebook is also Free and Open Source
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focused, Lightweight and CustomizableRedNotebook is not according to our users
  4. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

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    Hierarchical note-taking software that is free, open-source, cross-platform. Features include rich text, syntax highlighting, multi-level lists, embedded files, customizable interface, code execution, PDF export, spell check, images & tables, and comprehensive project management support.

    96 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about CherryTree as an Alternative to RedNotebook
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    Very versatile and well designed. Worth trying.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    It is a great app, but does not incorporate a calender

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceRedNotebook is also Free and Open Source
    • CherryTree is Customizable and Privacy focusedRedNotebook is not according to our users
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    Markor

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    Markor is a TextEditor for Android, versatile, flexible, and lightweight. Markor utilizes simple markup formats like Markdown and todo.txt for note-taking and list management. It is versatile at working with text; it can also be used for keeping bookmarks, copying to clipboard...

    152 Markor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • Markor is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to RedNotebook.

    • Markor is Free and Open SourceRedNotebook is also Free and Open Source
    • Markor is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedRedNotebook is not according to our users
  7. UpNote icon

    UpNote

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    UpNote is an elegant and powerful note app that works seamlessly across platforms: iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.

    313 UpNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • UpNote is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to RedNotebook.

    • UpNote is Freemium and ProprietaryRedNotebook is Free and Open Source
    • UpNote is LightweightRedNotebook is not according to our users
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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.

    226 Tomboy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    DEVONthink

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    Organizes documents, notes, emails, PDFs, and media using AI-powered search, tagging, and OCR. Supports offline use, syncing across macOS and iOS, encryption, web clipping, automation, and customizable grouping for efficient information management.

    159 DEVONthink alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • DEVONthink is the most popular commercial alternative to RedNotebook.

    • DEVONthink is Paid and ProprietaryRedNotebook is Free and Open Source
  11. wikidPad icon

    wikidPad

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    wikidPad is a Wiki-like notebook for storing your thoughts, ideas, todo lists, contacts, or anything else you can think of to write down. What makes wikidPad different from other notepad applications is the ease with which you can cross-link your information.

    212 wikidPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  12. Zoho Notebook icon

    Zoho Notebook

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    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.

    317 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    • Zoho Notebook is the most popular Web-based alternative to RedNotebook.

    • Zoho Notebook is Freemium and ProprietaryRedNotebook is Free and Open Source
    • Zoho Notebook is Privacy focusedRedNotebook is not according to our users
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    CintaNotes

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    Ultra-ergonomic note app for Windows designed for efficient text capture from any application, file and image attachments, cross-device synchronization, hierarchic tagging, full-text search, encryption of notebooks, automatic backups, and offline use for enhanced safety.

    168 CintaNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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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.

    315 Milanote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Milanote is the most popular SaaS alternative to RedNotebook.

    • Milanote is Freemium and ProprietaryRedNotebook is Free and Open Source
  15. Nextcloud Notes icon

    Nextcloud Notes

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    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.

    97 Nextcloud Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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