Simple Sticky Notes AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to Simple Sticky Notes is Microsoft To Do, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Simple Sticky Notes and many of them are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to Simple Sticky Notes are Notezilla, Stickies, NoteGlow and Done.

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Simple Sticky Notes alternatives page was last updated Apr 15, 2025
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  1. Microsoft To Do icon
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    Microsoft To-Do is a simple and intelligent to-do list that makes it easy to plan your day. Whether it's for work, school or home, To-Do will help you increase your productivity and decrease your stress levels.

    222 Microsoft To Do alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Outlook

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Periodic Reminders
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Sharable lists
    6.  Built-in Calendar
    7.  Recurring Tasks
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Calendar Integration
    10.  Share notes
    11.  Save Attachments

    Microsoft To Do VS Simple Sticky Notes

     
    • Microsoft To Do is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Simple Sticky Notes.

    • Microsoft To Do is the most popular free alternative to Simple Sticky Notes.

    • Microsoft To Do is Free and ProprietarySimple Sticky Notes is also Free and Proprietary
    • Microsoft To Do is LightweightSimple Sticky Notes is not according to our users
  2. Notezilla icon
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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.

    42 Notezilla alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    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 Simple Sticky Notes

     
    • Almost everyone thinks Notezilla is a great Simple Sticky Notes alternative.

    • Notezilla is the most popular commercial alternative to Simple Sticky Notes.

    • Notezilla is Paid and ProprietarySimple Sticky Notes is Free and Proprietary
    • Notezilla is LightweightSimple Sticky Notes is not according to our users
  3. Stickies icon
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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.

    92 Stickies alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    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 Simple Sticky Notes

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

    50 NoteGlow alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    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 Simple Sticky Notes

     
  5. Done icon
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    The ultimate task management solution for seamless organization and efficiency.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Discontinued

    The app is no longer being maintained.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline

    Done VS Simple Sticky Notes

     
    • Done is the most popular Linux alternative to Simple Sticky Notes.

    • Done is the most popular Open Source alternative to Simple Sticky Notes.

    • Done is Free and Open SourceSimple Sticky Notes is Free and Proprietary
    • Done is LightweightSimple Sticky Notes is not according to our users
  6. SideNotes icon
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    Clean and handy notes on your monitor side.

    45 SideNotes alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac

    SideNotes Features

    1.  Notebook

    SideNotes VS Simple Sticky Notes

     
  7. QuickNote icon
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    Virtual scrapbook for Desktop with a plain text editor. With Quicknote, in its resizable window you can jot down your notes and organize them in categories. Beneath the normal text functions, it can let you directly access frequently run programs, manage windows tasks, and even...

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Reminders
    5.  Sketch

    QuickNote VS Simple Sticky Notes

     
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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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Kontact - KNotes VS Simple Sticky Notes

     
  9. Gnote icon
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    Gnote is a note-taking application for GTK desktops. It is a port of Tomboy to C++. Gnote is part of the GNOME desktop environment, often filling the need for personal information management.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • GNOME

    Gnote Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Note Manager

    Gnote VS Simple Sticky Notes

     
  10. Stick A Note icon
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    Stick a text note to a window of program or document. The note shows only on that window and moves with it. Press hotkey Win+n on a program or document window to stick a note to it, and afterwards to toggle it.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Stick A Note VS Simple Sticky Notes

     
  11. PNotes icon
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    PNotes (Pinned Notes or Portable Notes, use what you prefer) is written entirely in C and Windows API (with Pelles C for Windows IDE) - so it is fast and light-weight. It has flexible settings - both for the program in whole and for individual note.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    PNotes Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Portable
    3.  Sync on many devices

    PNotes VS Simple Sticky Notes

     
  12. Xpad icon
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    Xpad is a sticky note application for jotting down things to remember.

    71 Xpad alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Sticks Notes to Desktop
    4.  Organization

    Xpad VS Simple Sticky Notes

     
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