Standard Notes AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Task Management Tools

The best Task Management 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 many of them are Task Management Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Task Management Tool alternatives to Standard Notes are Logseq, Anytype, Notion and Notesnook.

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  1. Obsidian icon

    Obsidian

     1108 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.

    209 Obsidian alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • 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
    • Obsidian is LightweightStandard Notes is not according to our users
  2. Logseq icon

    Logseq

     325 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.

    187 Logseq alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
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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 LightweightStandard Notes is not according to our users
  4. Anytype icon

    Anytype

     282 likes

    Manage notes, tasks, and projects offline with Markdown support. Enjoy encrypted storage, P2P syncing, and powerful dynamic collections across all devices, while allowing redistribution and modification for non-commercial uses.

    158 Anytype alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Capacities

    Capacities offers a revolutionary note-taking experience by utilizing a network-based structure for knowledge capture and organization. Users create unique entities like ideas and questions in a graph view, fostering personalized...

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    Notion

     654 likes

    Enhance team collaboration and content organization with Notion. Experience real-time access, intuitive drag-and-drop functionalities, and visually simple interfaces designed for productivity in managing tasks, notes, and databases effectively. Ideal for teams of every size.

    212 Notion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. Notesnook icon

    Notesnook

     184 likes

    Offers open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes with device-based privacy, cross-platform support, private vault, secure sync, offline access, markdown editor, exports to multiple formats, automatic backups, organizational tools, and strong encryption.

    324 Notesnook alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
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    Notesnook vs Standard Notes Comments
    Malaz YI
    Positive
    0

    They're pretty much similar to each other, except that NoteNook is more generous giving you the folder organization feature for free. And the UI also looks better. So if you're not willing to pay for a note taking app but also want something that is open-source and secure, and provided your notes are just plain text, then this is the best option on the market.

    Abdullah Atta
    Positive
    -2

    The best thing about Notesnook is that it works the same across all devices unlike Standard Notes. It's also pretty cheap, tbh. Love it so far.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceStandard Notes is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Notesnook is LightweightStandard Notes is not according to our users
  8. NoteLedge icon

    NoteLedge

     197 likes

    Note-taking tool tailored for creatives offering idea capture from Pinterest, YouTube, and the web. Allows mood board creation, drawing, and sketching with varied brushes. Present work, share with teams using multimedia and exportable notes in PDF format

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  10. Google Keep icon

    Google Keep

     837 likes

    Google Keep is a multifunctional tool that merges note-taking with browsing, allowing capture of thoughts, checklists, or voice notes, with cross-device synchronization. Features include color-coded notes, voice transcription, geo-fencing, collaboration, cloud storage, and seamless Google integration.

    116 Google Keep alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
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    Google Keep vs Standard Notes Comments
    trustport
    Negative
    2

    Google Keep is not privacy friendly, this should not be used by anybody who doesn´t want their notes could be read by Google staff.

    Guest
    Negative
    34

    It is not end-to-end encrypted. To the contrary, it is free exactly because you allow them to read your data and make good use of it.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    One of the strength of standard notes is that it does not use users data, it consider them a liability and not an asset. While Google Keep allows you to use the basic notes functions, it misses the core point of standard notes.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • Google Keep is Free and ProprietaryStandard Notes is Freemium and Open Source
    • Google Keep is LightweightStandard Notes is not according to our users
  11. Microsoft OneNote icon

    Microsoft OneNote

     1139 likes

    Comprehensive digital notebook offering organizers, shared notes, multi-device syncing, and optical character recognition, plus cloud-based data management for efficient information handling and accessibility.

    166 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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    Microsoft OneNote vs Standard Notes Comments
    Sam Lander
    Negative
    3

    Standard Notes uses much less resources, is encrypted, open-source, and private.

    One Note is junk.

    m00t316
    Positive
    0

    It's available on pretty much every device and syncs notebooks very well.

    Dios
    Negative
    1

    OneNote is an all in one note taking, sketching, etc. webapp. Standard Notes is a simple note taking service although extendable with the paid service

    3 of 4 comments
    • Microsoft OneNote is Freemium and ProprietaryStandard Notes is Freemium and Open Source
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    Docmost

     46 likes

    Docmost is an open-source collaborative wiki and documentation software. It is an open-source alternative to Confluence and Notion.

    110 Docmost alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
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  14. QOwnNotes icon

    QOwnNotes

     96 likes

    Plain text notepad with markdown support and todo list manager for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows, that works together with the notes application of ownCloud.

    281 QOwnNotes alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt
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  15. Trudido icon

    Trudido

     18 likes

    Offline in-device task manager and note app featuring smart creation, advanced organization, calendar and list views, Markdown notes, secure SHA-256 encryption, Material You theming, multiple color themes, no tracking or ads, and import/export for total ownership.

    Cost / License

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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