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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    x-whnb

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    Hierarchical notebook (inspired by Cherrytree), done in portable HTML (JS, CSS & images are embedded) User data is embeded in document too.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
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  2. Saner.ai icon

    Saner.ai

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    Saner.ai is your Simple yet Powerful Second Brain, enabling you to instantly capture, find, and gain insights without manual organizing.

    76 Saner.ai alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
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  4. Minne icon

    Minne

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    Minne (Swedish for "memory") is a personal knowledge management system and save-for-later application for capturing, organizing, and accessing your information. Inspired by the Zettelkasten method, it uses a graph database to automatically create connections between...

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    • European Union flagEU
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    xTiles

    Capture and plan projects efficiently with task management tools that integrate note-taking, voice recordings, and Google Calendar. Share with teams seamlessly, organize ideas visually, utilize instant syncing, and save web conte...

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    Garf

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    Garf provides trees and elements (Vision, Goal, Habit, To-Do, Maybe, ...). It’s not just a task manager, it's a tool that helps you work, create habits, plan, focus, and organize according to your vision.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. Insanitomeium icon

    Insanitomeium

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    Free Scrivener-style novel writing app in your browser: binder, corkboard, plot board, outliner, character sheets, and compile to PDF, DOCX and ePub.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • US flagUnited States
    Plot Board: plot threads across chapters with beats as draggable cards
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  9. Writers Studio icon

    Writers Studio

     1 like

    The fiction writing app that keeps your manuscript, worldbuilding, and AI in sync.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
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  10. AS Notes icon

    AS Notes

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    AS Notes brings markdown and [[wikilink]] editing for notes, documentation, blogs and wikis directly into VS Code and compatible editors (e.g. Antigravity, Cursor, Windsurf).

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Visual Studio Code
    • Cursor
    • Windsurf
    AS Notes in VS Code
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  11. Purelist icon

    Purelist

     1 like

    Outliner Notes Todo Reminder.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. InkBreaker icon

    InkBreaker

     2 likes

    Inkbreaker is a full writing platform for your whole writing practice. Draft and publish in a real editor, build a body of work, and grow alongside a community of working writers. It supports fiction, nonfiction, poetry, copywriting, journalism, technical writing, screenwriting...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Exquisite corpse game.
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    Draftline

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    Free, open source, local-first novel editor with writing, planning, continuity checks, prose analysis, typeset export, and BYO cloud sync. No account or subscription required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
    The writing editor with the Writing Dashboard open, showing manuscript word count against your target, daily goals, session stats, and a chapter-by-chapter length breakdown, all updating as you write.
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  15. Tolstoy Compose icon

    Tolstoy Compose

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    Tolstoy Compose is a local-first professional writing app you can use in your browser or install as a Progressive Web App. Keep your notes, research, citations, feedback and earlier versions together in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Tolstoy Compose running on desktop and mobile, with a long-form document open beside the Shelf for notes and research. The same writing workspace adapts across devices while keeping supporting material close to the writing.
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