Springseed AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Springseed

Springseed is described as 'Simply awesome note taking' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Springseed for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Springseed alternative is Zim, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Springseed are CherryTree, Tomboy, Bear and Zoho Notebook.

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Springseed alternatives page was last updated Apr 7, 2021
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  1. Zim icon

    Zim

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    Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by either clicking on the "Create new note"...

    300 Zim alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Zim screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Plain text file
    3.  Wiki-like interface
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Note organization
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Outliner
    9.  Text formatting
    10.  Portable
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Notebook

    Zim VS Springseed

     

    • Zim is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Springseed.

    • Zim is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Springseed.

    • Zim is Free and Open SourceSpringseed is also Free and Open Source
    • Zim is LightweightSpringseed is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    85 CherryTree alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    CherryTree screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    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.  Works Offline
    10.  Portable
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  No registration required

    CherryTree VS Springseed

     
  4. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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 Springseed

     
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    Zoho Notebook

    Online Notebook application: Zoho Notebook lets you combine text, images, audio, video, RSS feeds, documents and much more. Online Collaboration: You can share a single image or selection of text from a page rather than the whole...

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  6. Bear icon

    Bear

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    Bear is a beautiful and flexible writing app for note-taking and prose, both on the go for iOS devices and for the Mac OS desktop.

    231 Bear alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Online
    Bear screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Syntax Highlighting
    4.  Distraction-free Writing
    5.  Search by tags
    6.  Nested tags
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Web Clipper
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  No registration required
    12.  WYSIWYG Support

    Bear VS Springseed

     

    • Bear is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to Springseed.

    • Bear is Freemium and ProprietarySpringseed is Free and Open Source
    • Bear is LightweightSpringseed is not according to our users
  7. Zoho Notebook icon

    Zoho Notebook

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    Online Notebook application: Zoho Notebook lets you combine text, images, audio, video, RSS feeds, documents and much more. Online Collaboration: You can share a single image or selection of text from a page rather than the whole document, giving the author absolute control over...

    315 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
    Zoho Notebook screenshot 1

    Zoho Notebook Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Web Clipper
    3.  Audio with notes
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Handwriting recognition
    8.  Outline organization
    9.  Notebook

    Zoho Notebook VS Springseed

     

    • Zoho Notebook is the most popular Android alternative to Springseed.

    • Zoho Notebook is Free Personal and ProprietarySpringseed is Free and Open Source
  8. RedNotebook icon

    RedNotebook

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    RedNotebook is a graphical diary and journal helping you keep track of notes and thoughts. It includes a calendar navigation, customizable templates, export functionality and word clouds. You can also format, tag and search your entries.

    171 RedNotebook alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    RedNotebook screenshot 1

    RedNotebook Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2.  Portable
    3.  Auto-saving
    4.  Outliner

    RedNotebook VS Springseed

     
  10. KDE BasKet icon

    KDE BasKet

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    This application provides as many baskets as you wish, and you can drag and drop.

    131 KDE BasKet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    Welcome page with a black theme.

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Protected by Password
    3.  Image Preview
    4.  Tagging
    5.  Wiki
    6.  Freeform notes
    7.  Notebook
    8.  Integrated Search

    KDE BasKet VS Springseed

     
  11. KeepNote icon

    KeepNote

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    KeepNote: note-taking and organization. KeepNote is a note taking application that works on Windows, Linux, and

    108 KeepNote alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    Discontinued

    No new releases since March 2012, but last version, 0.7.8, is still working and can be downloaded from the official website.

    KeepNote Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Wiki
    3.  Organization
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Outliner

    KeepNote VS Springseed

     
  12. MyTetra icon

    MyTetra

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    MyTetra is open source and cross platform personal manager for information accumulation. It is powerful program for data memorization and structuring notes.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • MeeGo
    MyTetra screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last Dev version, 1.44.160, released in January 2021, can be still downloaded from Github

    MyTetra Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  WYSIWYG Support
    3.  Outliner
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)

    MyTetra VS Springseed

     
  13. OneNote Online icon

    OneNote Online

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

    234 OneNote Online alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    OneNote Online screenshot 1

    OneNote Online Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Notebook

    OneNote Online VS Springseed

     
  14. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    Idea Notebook screenshot 1
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    Idea Notebook Features

    1.  Idea

    Idea Notebook VS Springseed

     
  15. MixNote NotePad Notes icon

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    MixNote NotePad Notes screenshot 1

    MixNote NotePad Notes Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Voice Notes

    MixNote NotePad Notes VS Springseed

     
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