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
     511 likes

    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"...

    323 Zim alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  2. CherryTree icon
     322 likes

    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.

    108 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
     
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    CherryTree vs RedNotebook Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Very versatile and well designed. Worth trying.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    It is a great app, but does not incorporate a calender

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

    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...

    157 Markor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  4. UpNote icon
     40 likes

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

    315 UpNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. Tomboy icon
     258 likes

    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.

    229 Tomboy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  6. DEVONthink icon
     128 likes

    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.

    162 DEVONthink alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. wikidPad icon
     181 likes

    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.

    213 wikidPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  8. 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.

    322 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  9. Milanote icon
     49 likes

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

    320 Milanote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. CintaNotes icon
     227 likes

    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.

    170 CintaNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Nextcloud Notes icon
     29 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.

    98 Nextcloud Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

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