scrutch Alternatives

scrutch is described as 'End-to-encrypted, laser-focussed yet elegant editor. No registration, no login, no ads, no tracking, no hassle. Just write. In private or together with others' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to scrutch for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best scrutch alternative is Logseq, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like scrutch are Anytype, Zettlr, Zim and Typora.

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scrutch alternatives page was last updated Mar 3, 2025
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  1. Bearly.ai icon

    Bearly.ai

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    Bearly makes you 10x faster by adding state-of-the-art AI to your workflow. Reading, writing, and content creation all one shortcut away.

    164 Bearly.ai alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    Bearly.ai Features

    1.  AI Writing
    2.  AI-Powered
    3.  Ad-free

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  2. Notepack icon

    Notepack

     14 likes
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    Privacy oriented, without vendor lock in note organizer, todo list desktop application. Work offline with text, markdown and pdf files.

    341 Notepack alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Markdown support

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  WebDAV Sync

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  4. Antinote icon

    Antinote

     2 likes
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    Antinote provides beautiful temporary notes, calculations, and custom calculators with lifetime updates. Features swipe navigation, plain text support, instant conversions including crypto, and one-click export functionality. Includes screenshot-to-text conversion, global hotkey access, and more.

    31 Antinote alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Distraction-free
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Pomodoro Timer
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Currency Conversion
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Stopwatch
    8.  Screenshot to text
    9.  Global hotkey
    10.  Drag and Drop
    11.  Variables
    12.  Built-in URL shortening

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    Archbee

    Archbee is a documentation platform that provides tools to create, manage, and distribute AI-assisted documentation. It enables team collaboration, publishing to a private domain, and integration with external tools.

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  6. Dictanote icon

    Dictanote

     40 likes
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    Switch between typing and voice to take notes with ease, supporting 40 languages. Real-time transcription captures paragraphs and emoticons while ensuring clear punctuation. Pro upgrade offers cloud storage and multiple note management options.

    103 Dictanote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
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    Dictanote Features

    1.  Dictation
    2.  Speech to text
    3.  Voice Commands
    4.  Voice Notes
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Voice recognition
    7.  Speech Recognition

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  7. nvALT icon

    nvALT

     73 likes
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    nvALT is a fork of the original Notational Velocity with some additional features and interface modifications by Brett Terpstra and ElasticThreads.

    136 nvALT alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    nvALT screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Sync with Simplenote
    3.  Integrated Search

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  8. Simple Notes icon

    Simple Notes

     14 likes
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    A simple textfield for adding quick notes.

    85 Simple Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Warning

    The Simple Mobile Tools suite of mobile apps have been bought by ZipoApps in December 2023, and now show some ads, while not being open source anymore. If you're looking for something similar to the original Simple Mobile Tools apps, you should take a look at the Fossify suite of apps (listed on AlternativeTo). More information here: Simple Mobile Tools bought by ZipoApps, sparks controversy over future of open source apps

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Widgets

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  10. WriteMonkey icon

    WriteMonkey

     125 likes
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    Writemonkey is a Windows zenware writing application with an extremely stripped down user interface, leaving you alone with your thoughts and your words.

    99 WriteMonkey alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    The interface, full screen.

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Portable
    4.  Command palette
    5.  Distraction-free Writing
    6.  Fullscreen support

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  11. MindForger icon

    MindForger

     20 likes
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    MindForger is a modern, free, open-source, privacy-focused and performance-driven Markdown IDE for creating, editing, and managing all types of notes.

    63 MindForger alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Outliner

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  12. Indigrid icon

    Indigrid

     27 likes
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    A new medium for your ideas—augment your thinking with a text editor designed for structuring lists. Side-by-side views allow 3 modes of thinking.

    237 Indigrid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    The last version is from 2020.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Brainstorming
    4.  Sidebar
    5.  Portable
    6.  Outline organization
    7.  Kanban Board
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  Outline folding
    10.  Tree structure
    11.  Outline mode
    12.  Side-by-Side View

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  13. Notability icon

    Notability

     52 likes
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    Truly integrated iOS app combining handwriting, PDF annotation, and text for seamless note-taking. Auto Sync backs up notes. Customize themes, library, and toolbars for a personalized experience with robust features.

    52 Notability alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Top Notability Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Apple Pencil support
    3.  Sketching
    4.  Sync with iCloud
    5.  Edit PDF
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    7.  Integrated Search
    8.  Notebook
    9.  Handwriting recognition
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  Pen Support

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  14. Notejoy icon

    Notejoy

     24 likes
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    Notejoy is a collaborative notes app for you and your team. It helps you get your most important work out of the noise of email & chat and into a fast and focused workspace.

    13 Notejoy alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android Tablet
    Notejoy screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Support for @mentions
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4. Slack icon  Slack integration
    5.  Mobile friendly
    6. Trello icon  Trello integration
    7.  Integrated Search
    8.  Emoji reactions
    9.  Wiki
    10.  Distraction-free Writing
    11. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration

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  15. myBase icon

    myBase

     42 likes
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    myBase is a unique free-form database software that allows entry of unstructured text, webpages, images, documents, emails and even arbitrary files without regard to length or format. All information is automatically compressed and stored in the tree structured outline form.

    130 myBase alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mozilla Firefox
    myBase screenshot 1

    myBase Features

    1.  Knowledge Base structuring
    2.  Tree view
    3.  Outliner
    4.  Knowledge base
    5.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    6.  CHM Export
    7.  Email Archiving
    8. Microsoft Outlook icon  Outlook integration

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