Second Notes AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Second Notes

Second Notes is described as 'App for making a note with Live Markdown' and is a Note-taking tool in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Second Notes for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and Web-based apps. The best Second Notes alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Second Notes are Trilium Notes, Cryptee, FuseBase and Milanote.

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  1. CherryTree icon
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    CherryTree

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

    62 CherryTree alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    Top CherryTree 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.  Portable
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Support for MarkDown
    12.  Code Formatting
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    CherryTree VS Second Notes

    Is CherryTree a good alternative to Second Notes?
     

    • CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Second Notes.

    • CherryTree is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Second Notes.

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceSecond Notes is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Trilium Notes icon
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    Trilium Notes

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    Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.

    341 Trilium Notes alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Knowledge base
    2.  Tree of notes
    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.  Web Clipper
    12.  Support for scripting
    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

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    Trilium Notes VS Second Notes

    Is Trilium Notes a good alternative to Second Notes?
     

    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Second Notes.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceSecond Notes is Paid and Proprietary
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focusedSecond Notes is not according to our users
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    Cryptee

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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.

    39 Cryptee alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    Is Cryptee a good alternative to Second Notes?
     

    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Second Notes.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceSecond Notes is Paid and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightSecond Notes is not according to our users
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    FuseBase

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    FuseBase is a comprehensive software solution designed to streamline the interaction between teams and clients. It eliminates the need for clients to navigate multiple applications by providing a singular platform for project briefs, feedback, and updates.

    194 FuseBase alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Top FuseBase Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Goal Tracking
    3.  Reminders
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  Task Time Tracking
    7.  No Coding Required
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Support for @mentions
    10.  Calendar View
    11.  Data visualization
    12.  Progress tracking
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    FuseBase VS Second Notes

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  7. Milanote icon
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    Milanote

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    Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.

    335 Milanote alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Milanote Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Vision board
    4.  Artists dashboard
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Mind Map view
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    Milanote VS Second Notes

    Is Milanote a good alternative to Second Notes?
     

    • Milanote is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Second Notes.

    • Milanote is Freemium and ProprietarySecond Notes is Paid and Proprietary
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    Passfindr

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    Passfindr is a web based premium Personal knowledge base, Password manager and Bookmark manager application to securely store passwords and other sensitive information in a virtual vault locked with individual master passwords.

    42 Passfindr alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Passfindr Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Bookmark Organization
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    5.  Password Generator
    6.  Built-in Note Taker
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    Passfindr VS Second Notes

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  10. OneNote Online icon
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    OneNote Online

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    OneNote Online, part of Office Online, is the online version of Microsoft OneNote .

    245 OneNote Online alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS

    OneNote Online Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Notebook
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    OneNote Online VS Second Notes

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  11. Notebooks icon
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    Notebooks

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    Notebooks allows you to create as many books as you need. Notebooks stores and displays almost any type of document: plain text and formatted text, PDF, web pages, MS Office or iWork documents, photos, videos, music and much more.

    86 Notebooks alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Notebooks Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Notebook
    3.  Synchronization
    4.  List management
    5.  WebDAV Support
    Notebooks iconSecond Notes Icon

    Notebooks VS Second Notes

    Is Notebooks a good alternative to Second Notes?
     

    • Notebooks is the most popular commercial alternative to Second Notes.

    • Notebooks is Paid and ProprietarySecond Notes is also Paid and Proprietary
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    ThinkComposer

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    Create deep visual documents, adaptable and multi-level diagrams, flowcharts, concept maps, mind maps and models.

    172 ThinkComposer alternatives
    Editing a Business Process diagram

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ThinkComposer Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Fluxograms
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    Editing a customized Idea/Concept Map
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    Editing a Concept Map
    Discontinued

    It hasn't been updated since 2015.

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    ThinkComposer VS Second Notes

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  13. Soysauce Lab Noto icon
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    Soysauce Lab Noto

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    Noto is a modern writing app. With delightful interactions, powerful editing tools, and a beautiful design, Noto helps you capture the best of your everyday life.

    280 Soysauce Lab Noto alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Soysauce Lab Noto Features

    1.  File Organizer
    2.  Text editing
    3.  Sync with iCloud
    4.  Notebook
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    Soysauce Lab Noto iconSecond Notes Icon

    Soysauce Lab Noto VS Second Notes

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    Cardfile

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    Cardfile is a personal information manager, based on index cards, that was distributed with Microsoft Windows starting from the original version 1.01 until Windows NT 4.0 Server. Cardfile is also included with Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition, but has to be installed...

    313 Cardfile alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Cardfile Features

    1.  Cards
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  15. MixNote NotePad Notes icon
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    MixNote NotePad Notes

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    MixNote is a mobile note taking app, like a memo pad or notepad. Take note of every deserved thing, with text, ToDo, voice and picture.

    316 MixNote NotePad Notes alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    MixNote NotePad Notes Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Voice Notes
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    MixNote NotePad Notes iconSecond Notes Icon

    MixNote NotePad Notes VS Second Notes

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