SideNotes AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like SideNotes

SideNotes is described as 'Clean and handy notes on your monitor side' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to SideNotes for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best SideNotes alternative is Tomboy, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SideNotes are Notezilla, Milanote, Stickies and NoteGlow.

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SideNotes alternatives page was last updated Apr 15, 2025
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  1. Tomboy icon

    Tomboy

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    Tomboy is a desktop note-taking application for Linux, Unix, Windows, and Mac OS X. Simple and easy to use, but with potential to help you organize the ideas and information you deal with every day.

    225 Tomboy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Tomboy Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Wiki
    3.  Notebook
    4.  Symbolic links
    5.  Automatic link generation
    6.  Local Storage

    Tomboy VS SideNotes

     

    • Tomboy is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to SideNotes.

    • Tomboy is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SideNotes.

    • Tomboy is Free and Open SourceSideNotes is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Notezilla icon

    Notezilla

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    Notezilla is the leading sticky notes app for Windows, Android, iPhone/iPad and the web. Set reminders to sticky notes, Pin sticky notes, attach them to websites, docs & folders, sync between PCs and other devices, organize using folders and tags.

    41 Notezilla alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Notezilla screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Hierarchical Structure
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Goal Tracking
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Recurring Tasks
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Kanban Board
    10.  Note organization
    11. Android icon  Android Sync
    12.  Search by tags

    Notezilla VS SideNotes

     

    • Notezilla is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to SideNotes.

    • Notezilla is the most popular commercial alternative to SideNotes.

    • Notezilla is Paid and ProprietarySideNotes is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Notezilla is LightweightSideNotes is not according to our users
  4. Milanote icon

    Milanote

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

    341 Milanote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

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

    Milanote Features

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

    Milanote VS SideNotes

     

    • Milanote is the most popular SaaS alternative to SideNotes.

    • Milanote is Freemium and ProprietarySideNotes is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Stickies icon

    Stickies

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    Stickies is a PC utility written to replace Post-It-style notes left stuck to your monitor. The design goal behind Stickies is that the program is small and simple. Stickies will not mess with your system files, or write to the Registry.

    93 Stickies alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Stickies screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  On top
    5.  Fixed width font
    6.  Password protection
    7.  GNU/linux-libre
    8.  Attach a stickie to specific window

    Stickies VS SideNotes

     
  6. NoteGlow icon

    NoteGlow

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    NoteGlow is a beautiful and elegant Mac Sticky Note app. Making the notes always visible on desktop or in menubar.

    51 NoteGlow alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    NoteGlow screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Sync with iCloud
    6.  Floating windows
    7.  Sits in the MenuBar

    NoteGlow VS SideNotes

     
  7. Microsoft Sticky Notes icon

    Microsoft Sticky Notes

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    A brand new Sticky Notes for Windows has arrived! Thanks to a new and improved design, added intelligence and Pen support, it is now easier than ever to quickly capture and add context to all your notes.

    44 Microsoft Sticky Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft Sticky Notes screenshot 1

    Microsoft Sticky Notes Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Note organization

    Microsoft Sticky Notes VS SideNotes

     
  9. Type: Take notes icon

    Type: Take notes

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    Type lets you quickly jot things down with the timestamp attached, without interrupting your flow.

    17 Type: Take notes alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Type: Take notes screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for Hotkeys
    3.  Timestamps

    Type: Take notes VS SideNotes

     
  10. Abookmark icon

    Abookmark

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    Advanced bookmark and tab manager comes with bookmark bar, side panel and vertical tabs, tags...

    20 Abookmark alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Abookmark screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Group tabs
    6.  Vertical Tabs
    7.  Side panel
    8.  Bookmarks

    Abookmark VS SideNotes

     
  11. Notefox icon

    Notefox

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    Take notes on every website in a smart and simple way.

    129 Notefox alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Notefox screenshot 1

    Notefox VS SideNotes

     
  12. Qept: Quick Notes Like Texting icon

    Qept: Quick Notes Like Texting

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    Do you text yourself to remember things? Capture ideas with Qept! As simple as messaging, yet powerful as a full-fledged note app. Download for free and turn your thoughts into actions.

    8 Qept: Quick Notes Like Texting alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    Qept: Quick Notes Like Texting screenshot 1
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    Qept: Quick Notes Like Texting screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Goal Tracking
    2.  AES-256 Encryption
    3.  Goal Setting
    4.  Mood Tracking
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Notebook

    Qept: Quick Notes Like Texting VS SideNotes

     
  13. Noted. icon

    Noted.

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    Noted is an audio recording and note-taking app for lectures, meetings, interviews, conferences and more, making it easy to record every moment with confidence.

    185 Noted. alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Noted. screenshot 1
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    Noted. Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Full-Text Search
    4.  Sync note and audio
    5.  Voice Notes
    6.  Sync with iCloud
    7.  Export to TXT
    8.  Rich text editing
    9.  Note organization
    10.  Drag and Drop

    Noted. VS SideNotes

     
  14. Kontact - KNotes icon

    Kontact - KNotes

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    KNotes is a program that lets you write the computer equivalent of sticky notes. The notes are saved automatically when you exit the program, and they display when you open the program.

    77 Kontact - KNotes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Kontact - KNotes screenshot 1

    Kontact - KNotes VS SideNotes

     
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