Stickies AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Sticky Notes Apps like Stickies

Stickies is described as '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' and is a popular Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Stickies for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and Web-based apps. The best Stickies alternative is Trilium Notes, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Stickies are Fossify Notes, Microsoft To Do, Notezilla and Zoho Notebook.

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  1. Trilium Notes icon

    Trilium Notes

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    Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.

    348 Trilium Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Discontinued

    Trilium transitions into maintenance mode and don't plan adding any new major functionality. You can take a look at this community fork: https://github.com/TriliumNext

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Tree of notes
    2.  Knowledge base
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Encrypted Notes
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  REST API
    12.  Web Clipper

    Trilium Notes VS Stickies

     

    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Stickies.

    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Stickies.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceStickies is Free and Proprietary
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focusedStickies is not according to our users
  2. Fossify Notes icon

    Fossify Notes

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    Introducing Fossify Notes – your ultimate tool for effortless note-taking, organization, and planning. Simplify your life with this intuitive organizer designed to streamline your tasks and ideas effortlessly.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Distraction-free
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Auto-saving
    8.  Note organization

    Fossify Notes VS Stickies

     

    • Fossify Notes is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Stickies.

    • Fossify Notes is Free and Open SourceStickies is Free and Proprietary
    • Fossify Notes is Lightweight and Privacy focusedStickies is not according to our users
  4. Microsoft To Do icon

    Microsoft To Do

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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.

    226 Microsoft To Do alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Outlook
    Microsoft To Do screenshot 1

    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 Stickies

     
    Comments about Microsoft To Do as an Alternative to Stickies
    Awfki
    Negative Apr 30, 2021
    0

    Stickies is virtual post-it notes, To Do is a todo list, and a shitty one at that.

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    • Microsoft To Do is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to Stickies.

    • Microsoft To Do is Free and ProprietaryStickies is also Free and Proprietary
    • Microsoft To Do is LightweightStickies is not according to our users
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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. Notezilla icon

    Notezilla

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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.

    44 Notezilla alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Notezilla screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Hierarchical Structure
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Goal Tracking
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Recurring Tasks
    7.  Reminders
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Kanban Board
    10. Android icon  Android Sync
    11.  Note organization
    12.  Search by tags

    Notezilla VS Stickies

     
    Comments about Notezilla as an Alternative to Stickies
    Guest
    Positive Apr 13, 2022
    0

    It's look good and the design is also amazing

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    • Almost everyone thinks Notezilla is a great Stickies alternative.

    • Notezilla is the most popular commercial alternative to Stickies.

    • Notezilla is Paid and ProprietaryStickies is Free and Proprietary
    • Notezilla is LightweightStickies 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
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    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 Stickies

     
  8. Milanote icon

    Milanote

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    Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.

    320 Milanote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Milanote Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Vision board
    4.  Artists dashboard
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Mind Map view

    Milanote VS Stickies

     

    • Milanote is the most popular SaaS alternative to Stickies.

    • Milanote is Freemium and ProprietaryStickies is Free and Proprietary
  10. ColorNote icon

    ColorNote

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    ColorNote is a simple notepad app. It give you a quick and simple notepad editing experience when you write notes, email, message, shopping lists and todo lists. ColorNote makes taking a note easier than any other notepad apps.

    143 ColorNote alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    ColorNote Features

    1.  Calendar Integration
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Color coding
    4.  Live Push Notifications
    5.  Email deliverability

    ColorNote VS Stickies

     
  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.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    WizNote screenshot 1

    Top WizNote Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Portable
    6.  Calendar Integration
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Store by Folder
    9.  Folder Hierarchy
    10. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    11. Google Calendar icon  Google Calendar integration
    12.  Save web page for offline use

    WizNote VS Stickies

     
  12. Microsoft Sticky Notes icon

    Microsoft Sticky Notes

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    A brand new Sticky Notes for Windows has arrived! Thanks to a new and improved design, added intelligence and Pen support, it is now easier than ever to quickly capture and add context to all your notes.

    45 Microsoft Sticky Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft Sticky Notes screenshot 1

    Microsoft Sticky Notes Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Note organization

    Microsoft Sticky Notes VS Stickies

     
  13. 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 Stickies

     
  14. NoteGlow icon

    NoteGlow

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

    51 NoteGlow alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    NoteGlow screenshot 1

    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 Stickies

     
  15. Simple Notes icon

    Simple Notes

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    A simple textfield for adding quick notes.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Warning

    The Simple Mobile Tools suite of mobile apps have been bought by ZipoApps in December 2023, and now show some ads, while not being open source anymore. If you're looking for something similar to the original Simple Mobile Tools apps, you should take a look at the Fossify suite of apps (listed on AlternativeTo). More information here: Simple Mobile Tools bought by ZipoApps, sparks controversy over future of open source apps

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Widgets

    Simple Notes VS Stickies

     
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