scrutch AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to scrutch is Logseq, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to scrutch and loads of them are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to scrutch are Anytype, Zettlr, Zim and Typora.

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  1. Logseq icon

    Logseq

     278 likes
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    Local-first, privacy-focused notebook supporting Markdown and Emacs Org mode. Offers offline use, encrypted backups, plugin extensibility, LaTeX support, real-time collaboration, and hierarchical organization for personal knowledge management.

    126 Logseq alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    Logseq screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Bidirectional links
    2.  Graph view
    3.  Outliner
    4.  Local Storage
    5.  Backlinks
    6.  Knowledge base
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  Knowledge Management
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Note organization
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Full-Text Search

    Logseq VS scrutch

     

    • Logseq is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to scrutch.

    • Logseq is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to scrutch.

    • Logseq is Free and Open Sourcescrutch is Free and Proprietary
  2. Anytype icon

    Anytype

     240 likes
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    Manage notes, tasks, and projects offline with Markdown support. Enjoy encrypted storage, P2P syncing, and powerful dynamic collections across all devices, while allowing redistribution and modification for non-commercial uses.

    106 Anytype alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Synchronization
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  Visual Organization
    6.  Knowledge Management
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Local Storage
    10.  Wiki
    11.  Team Collaboration
    12.  Cross-Platform

    Anytype VS scrutch

     

    • Anytype is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to scrutch.

    • Anytype is Freemium and Proprietaryscrutch is Free and Proprietary
    • Anytype is Privacy focused and Decentralizedscrutch is not according to our users
  4. Zettlr icon

    Zettlr

     223 likes
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    From idea to publication in one app: Zettlr accompanies you while writing your blog post, newspaper article, term paper, thesis, or entire book.

    163 Zettlr alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Zettlr Main Window (dark mode)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Zettelkasten note method
    3.  File Tagging
    4.  Multiple export options
    5. Zotero icon  Zotero integration
    6.  Note organization
    7.  Link files
    8.  Built-in themes
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Export to LaTeX
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Write files in markdown

    Zettlr VS scrutch

     
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  6. Zim icon

    Zim

     499 likes
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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"...

    298 Zim alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Zim screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Plain text file
    3.  Wiki-like interface
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Note organization
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Outliner
    9.  Text formatting
    10.  Portable
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Notebook

    Zim VS scrutch

     
  7. Typora icon

    Typora

     321 likes
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    A minimalist Markdown editor offering cross-platform synchronization, live preview, and seamless export/import in various formats like PDF, DOCX, and LaTeX. Features include distraction-free Focus and Typewriter modes, file management with tree and articles panels, and content organization through an outline panel.

    170 Typora alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
    Typora screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Clean design
    5.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Live Preview
    3.  Write files in markdown
    4.  WYSIWYG Support
    5.  Save as Markdown
    6.  Simple text editor
    7. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Multiplatform
    10.  Export to PDF
    11.  Spell Checking
    12.  Works Offline

    Typora VS scrutch

     

    • Typora is the most popular commercial alternative to scrutch.

    • Typora is Paid and Proprietaryscrutch is Free and Proprietary
    • Typora is Lightweightscrutch is not according to our users
  8. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

     311 likes
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    A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.

    76 CherryTree alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    CherryTree screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    4.  Includes images in notes
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Tree view
    7.  Tree Style Tabs
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Portable
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  No registration required

    CherryTree VS scrutch

     
  10. Trilium Notes icon

    Trilium Notes

     93 likes
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    Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.

    352 Trilium Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Trilium Notes screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Trilium transitions into maintenance mode and don't plan adding any new major functionality. You can take a look at this community fork: https://github.com/TriliumNext

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Tree of notes
    2.  Knowledge base
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Encrypted Notes
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  REST API
    12.  Web Clipper

    Trilium Notes VS scrutch

     
  11. Fossify Notes icon

    Fossify Notes

     24 likes
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    Introducing Fossify Notes – your ultimate tool for effortless note-taking, organization, and planning. Simplify your life with this intuitive organizer designed to streamline your tasks and ideas effortlessly.

    79 Fossify Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Fossify Notes screenshot 1
    Fossify Notes screenshot 2
    Fossify Notes screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Distraction-free
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Auto-saving
    8.  Note organization

    Fossify Notes VS scrutch

     
  12. Cryptee icon

    Cryptee

     94 likes
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    Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

    51 Cryptee alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Cryptee screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    4.  Rich text editing
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Cloud Hosting
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  File Storage
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  WYSIWYG Support

    Cryptee VS scrutch

     

    • Cryptee is the most popular SaaS alternative to scrutch.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open Sourcescrutch is Free and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focusedscrutch is not according to our users
  13. Markor icon

    Markor

     82 likes
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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...

    138 Markor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Markor screenshot 1
    Markor screenshot 2
    Markor screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Distraction-free
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Markdown preview
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Share notes
    4.  Offline Reading
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Export to PDF
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Code Formatting
    9.  Handwritten Notes
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Syntax Highlighting
    12.  Todo.txt based

    Markor VS scrutch

     
  14. Dynalist icon

    Dynalist

     161 likes
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    Dynalist is a web app that lets you break down and organize your thoughts in the format of lists.

    85 Dynalist alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Web

    Top Dynalist Features

    1.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Search by tags
    4.  Note organization
    5.  List making and management
    6.  Dark Mode
    7. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Real time collaboration
    12.  Works Offline

    Dynalist VS scrutch

     
  15. Turtl icon

    Turtl

     172 likes
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    Whether it's bookmarks or passwords, files or shopping lists...Turtl organizes it all and makes it easy to find later. Sync across your devices. Leave nothing behind.

    174 Turtl alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Turtl screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from 2019.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Sync on many devices
    5.  Data portability
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  To do lists
    9.  Notebook
    10.  List management
    11.  Client side encryption
    12.  Password encryption

    Turtl VS scrutch

     
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