Roam Research Alternatives

Apps similar to Roam Research include Obsidian, which has a free version. Other options are Logseq, Anytype, Notesnook and Zettlr. You're spoiled for choice with Note-taking Tools like Roam Research: we list more than 100 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Linux, the web and iPhone.

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  1. Norka icon

    Norka

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    Imagine a hassle-free text-writing experience. Don't worry about saving files, complex markup, or accidentally deleted notes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • elementary OS
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    • European Union flagEU
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  2. Windi icon

    Windi

     2 likes

    Windi is a knowledge management app that helps you take short notes, make sense of them, and share with your communities.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
    Windi screenshot 1
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  4. Outlinely icon

    Outlinely

     11 likes

    Indispensable information organization tool for knowledge workers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Outlinely screenshot 1
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    Kortex

    Consolidates ideas, notes, and content into one unified platform, featuring a text editor, document connections, knowledge management, and advanced search, with elements for template creation and future web clipper and audio high...

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  6. Nodeland icon

    Nodeland

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    Blends mind mapping and note-taking for interactive, rich idea capture, with AI-assisted organization, relationship mapping, flexible layouts, and visual navigation to help structure, connect, and retain information for individuals or collaborative projects.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Nodeland screenshot 1
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  7. Cotoami icon

    Cotoami

     2 likes

    Cotoami is a note-taking application that helps your personal and team knowledge naturally evolve into a concept-based knowledge base. It's a standalone, cross-platform application with offline support.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • JP flagJapan
    Cotoami screenshot 1
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  9. Kavya Studio icon

    Kavya Studio

     1 like

    A local-first writing app for people who think in Markdown. Your vault is a folder. Every note is a .md file.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • European Union flagEU
    Main Screen Three Columns
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  10. NoStash icon

    NoStash

     2 likes

    NoStash is a web app to keep your notes organized and searchable, is indie, ethical and future proof. Indie: developed by a tiny team without funds. Ethical, your privacy and your notes are before everything else. Future Proof: the founder use it.

    227 NoStash alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. chamu icon

    chamu

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    Sharing files and notes made easy.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • JP flagJapan
    chamu screenshot 1
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  12. W

    Wiki Vim

     2 likes

    This is a Vim plugin for writing and maintaining a personal wiki. The plugin was initially based on vimwiki, but it is written mostly from scratch and is based on a more "do one thing and do it well" philosophy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. Bloks icon

    Bloks

     3 likes

    Bloks.ai helps financial advisors automate the administrative work around client relationships so they can focus more of their time on advising and serving clients.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    A company page showing associated notes, attachments, emails, contacts, to-dos, and meetings.
    An event page displaying associated notes, attachments, emails, and contacts.
    The main screen in Bloks on mobile displaying events, recent notes with tags, and options to create a to-do list, capture an image, paste content from the clipboard, use speech-to-text, and write a new note.
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  14. Lokus icon

    Lokus

     3 likes

    A modern, intuitive note-taking app with powerful editing capabilities, database views, AI integration, and fast search.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Rich Markdown editor
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  15. Storyloft icon

    Storyloft

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    Storyloft is an AI-powered writing, design, and publishing platform that helps authors write, edit, format, and publish books—all in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • US flagUnited States
    Create illustrations with your characters directly in your manuscript.
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