SideWriter AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like SideWriter

SideWriter is described as 'If you often need to quickly jot something down, SideWriter is there with a flick of the wrist' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to SideWriter for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, Linux and Web-based apps. The best SideWriter alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SideWriter are Trilium Notes, Cryptee, Tomboy and Zoho Notebook.

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  1. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

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    Hierarchical note-taking software that is free, open-source, cross-platform. Features include rich text, syntax highlighting, multi-level lists, embedded files, customizable interface, code execution, PDF export, spell check, images & tables, and comprehensive project management support.

    95 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    • CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to SideWriter.

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

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceSideWriter is Paid and Proprietary
    • CherryTree is Customizable and Privacy focusedSideWriter is not according to our users
  2. Trilium Notes icon

    Trilium Notes

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    The original trilium is transfered to this repo by its owner and the app continues to develop here as stated here: https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium

    367 Trilium Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to SideWriter.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceSideWriter is Paid and Proprietary
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focused, Lightweight and CustomizableSideWriter 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.

    69 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to SideWriter.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceSideWriter is Paid and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightSideWriter is not according to our users
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    Web-based tool for integrating text, images, audio, and video with syncing across devices, real-time collaboration, handwriting input, AI-powered summaries, checklists, scanning, reminders, search in handwritten notes, and advanc...

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    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.

    224 Tomboy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Zoho Notebook

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    Web-based tool for integrating text, images, audio, and video with syncing across devices, real-time collaboration, handwriting input, AI-powered summaries, checklists, scanning, reminders, search in handwritten notes, and advanced organization.

    315 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    • Zoho Notebook is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to SideWriter.

    • Zoho Notebook is Freemium and ProprietarySideWriter is Paid and Proprietary
    • Zoho Notebook is Privacy focusedSideWriter is not according to our users
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    Notepack

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Markdown support
     
  11. WizNote icon

    WizNote

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    WizNote is a Note software, which is especially designed for Internet users and mobile Internet users. WizNote focuses more on notes of rapid collection, management, reading and sharing. WizNote is smaller, more stable, and more suitable for computers, phones and mobile devices.

    250 WizNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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    • WizNote is the most popular commercial alternative to SideWriter.

    • WizNote is Paid and ProprietarySideWriter is also 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  13. Flashnote icon

    Flashnote

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    Flashnote is a quick notes manager created for such cases. When you need a rough copy to save or to process some pieces of a text, Flashnote is small, quick and convenient. Press the shortcut-key combination and a rough copy is on the screen in a flash of a second.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. GloboNote icon

    GloboNote

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    GloboNote is a free and easy to use desktop note taking application. It helps you to create to-do lists, reminders and other notes in one place. There is no limit in the number of sticky notes you can create.

    121 GloboNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. Idea Notebook icon

    Idea Notebook

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    Never forget another brilliant idea. Log, organize and track your ideas and more with the Idea Notebook.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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