Standard Notes AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Journaling Apps

The best Journaling alternative to Standard Notes is Obsidian, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Standard Notes and 17 are Journaling Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Journaling App alternatives to Standard Notes are Logseq, Cryptee, MemexAI and Looksyk.

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  1. Obsidian icon

    Obsidian

     1177 likes

    Privacy-oriented note-taking app for non-linear thinking, blending knowledge graph creation with wiki-style linking. Supports Markdown, end-to-end encryption, and plugins for customization. Offers distraction-free mode, tags, themes, syntax highlighting, and operates offline without tracking.

    309 Obsidian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • AppImage
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Obsidian vs Standard Notes Comments
    tunnar13
    Positive
    0

    Standard Notes offers an official Firefox extension, and it works well.

    • Obsidian is Freemium and ProprietaryStandard Notes is Freemium and Open Source
  2. Logseq icon

    Logseq

     355 likes

    Local-first, privacy-focused notebook supporting Markdown and Emacs Org mode. Offers offline use, encrypted backups, plugin extensibility, LaTeX support, real-time collaboration, and hierarchical organization for personal knowledge management.

    240 Logseq alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    Logseq vs Standard Notes Comments
    justtempo
    Negative
    0

    it dont support cloud sync for free

    • Logseq is Free and Open SourceStandard Notes is Freemium and Open Source
    • Logseq is Decentralized and LightweightStandard Notes is not according to our users
  4. Cryptee icon

    Cryptee

     113 likes

    Encrypted, privacy-focused digital storage with zero-knowledge architecture supporting document editing, notes, journals, and photo storage with raw DSLR support, live sync, markdown, code, LaTeX, to-dos, audio, tables, EPUB, PDF, and cross-platform access.

    100 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  5. MemexAI icon

    MemexAI

     3 likes

    Open-source, local-first AI journal for iOS & Android—capture text, photos, and voice, and let AI organize them into timeline cards and insights.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  7. Looksyk icon

    Looksyk

     5 likes

    A simple personal knowledge platform with a focus on clean Markdown files, simple queries and a journal.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Electron
    • Docker
    • Chromium
    Journal
     
  8. Nexodule icon

    Nexodule

     Like

    Nexodule is a comprehensive productivity and lifestyle platform designed to simplify your digital life. Instead of juggling multiple apps and subscriptions for note-taking, journaling, and AI assistance, Nexodule integrates them all into a single, cohesive workspace.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. Luckynote icon

    Luckynote

     Like

    Luckynote is a personal notes and bookmarking app built around a familiar messaging interface. Instead of opening separate tools for notes, tasks, links, files, screenshots, and voice notes, you can send everything to yourself and organize it later.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. Moolight icon

    Moolight

     Like

    Moolight is more than just a journal; it's a digital companion designed to make cherishing every moment simpler and more insightful.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  11. CortexOS icon

    CortexOS

     1 like

    Your private AI journal that detects emotions, spots patterns, and runs entirely on your phone so your thoughts never leave your device.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    Your daily starting point. Clean, calm, ready when you are.
     
  12. MindNote icon

    MindNote

     1 like

    MindNote, the smartest, simplest, most customizable note-taking app designed to keep your ideas, thoughts, and memories organized and accessible wherever you go.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
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  13. LumifyHub icon

    LumifyHub

     1 like

    Unite your professional projects and personal growth in one beautiful dashboard. Project management, personal notes, journaling, and reflection tools - all in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  14. AS Notes icon

    AS Notes

     1 like

    AS Notes brings markdown and [[wikilink]] editing for notes, documentation, blogs and wikis directly into VS Code and compatible editors (e.g. Antigravity, Cursor, Windsurf).

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Visual Studio Code
    • Cursor
    • Windsurf
    AS Notes in VS Code
     
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