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. Workflowy icon
     323 likes

    Offers limitless nested lists for outlining, instant sync on web and mobile, real-time collaboration, file and photo uploads, kanban boards, tagging, offline editing, hoisting for branch focus, content sharing, text highlighting, and Dropbox auto-backup.

    419 Workflowy alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  2. SiYuan icon
     85 likes

    SiYuan is a desktop Markdown Block-Reference and Bidirectional-Link note-taking application. Support fine-grained block-level reference and Markdown WYSIWYG.

    128 SiYuan alternatives

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    • Android Tablet
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • F-Droid
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  3. RemNote icon
     87 likes

    A note-taking tool that gives you memory superpowers. It automatically generates flashcards from your notes and figures out the optimal time to practice each flashcard.

    348 RemNote alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  4. QOwnNotes icon
     104 likes

    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.

    331 QOwnNotes alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt
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  5. DeepNotes icon
     56 likes

    DeepNotes is an open source, end-to-end encrypted visual note-taking app with deep page navigation and live collaboration. Create mind maps, diagrams, kanban boards, among others. Infinite nesting of infinite canvases.

    140 DeepNotes alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. NeverWrite icon
     20 likes

    NeverWrite is a local-first knowledge workspace for people who need to handle workflows with multiple parallel agents and subagents. Built like a code editor, but for markdown. It has inline review changes, like Cursor and others.

    79 NeverWrite alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  7. Scrivener icon
     267 likes

    Tailored for extensive writing, this tool offers flexible structure and organization, integrates project outlines, supports various formats, and allows reorganization through drag and drop, ensuring research materials are within reach for efficient work.

    195 Scrivener alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • iPad
    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    • Wine
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  8. Capacities icon
     47 likes

    Capacities offers a revolutionary note-taking experience by utilizing a network-based structure for knowledge capture and organization. Users create unique entities like ideas and questions in a graph view, fostering personalized and interconnected know-how beyond traditional folders.

    142 Capacities alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Linux
    • iPad
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  9. Org mode icon
     142 likes

    Org mode is for keeping notes, maintaining TODO lists, planning projects, and authoring documents with a fast and effective plain-text system.

    325 Org mode alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Terminal
    • GNU Emacs
    • Termux
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  10. Foam icon
     55 likes

    Foam is a personal knowledge management and sharing system inspired by Roam Research, built on Visual Studio Code and GitHub.

    267 Foam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Visual Studio Code
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  11. Marknote icon
     29 likes

    Marknote lets you create rich text notes and easily organise them into notebooks. You can personalise your notebooks by choosing an icon and accent color for each one, making it easy to distinguish between them and keep your notes at your fingertips.

    137 Marknote alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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  12. MarkText icon
     122 likes

    Open-source Markdown editor on Mac, Windows, and Linux offering real-time preview, clean interface, and various themes. Supports math expressions, exports HTML/PDF, allows image pasting, and more.

    138 MarkText alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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