synapsen AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Research Managers like synapsen

synapsen is described as 'Synapsen is a hypertextual card index or reference organizer, which is to say a storage system on the basis of an electronic literature database that enables the management of bibliographies and notes' and is a Note-taking tool in the education & reference category. There are more than 10 alternatives to synapsen for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best synapsen alternative is Zim, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like synapsen are DEVONthink, Roam Research, wikidPad and Notabase.

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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 synapsen

     

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

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

    • Zim is Free and Open Sourcesynapsen is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Zim is Lightweightsynapsen is not according to our users
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    DEVONthink

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    Organizes documents, notes, emails, PDFs, and media using AI-powered search, tagging, and OCR. Supports offline use, syncing across macOS and iOS, encryption, web clipping, automation, and customizable grouping for efficient information management.

    153 DEVONthink alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Top DEVONthink Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Indexed search
    3.  File Organizer
    4.  Built-in viewer
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Split PDF files
    10.  Recurring Tasks
    11.  OCR
    12.  Support for scripting

    DEVONthink VS synapsen

     

    • DEVONthink is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to synapsen.

    • DEVONthink is the most popular commercial alternative to synapsen.

    • DEVONthink is Paid and Proprietarysynapsen is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Roam Research

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    As easy to use as a word document or bulleted list, and as powerful for finding, collecting, and connecting related ideas as a graph database. Collaborate with others in real time, or store all your data locally.

    143 Roam Research alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Roam Research screenshot 1

    Top Roam Research Features

    1.  Bidirectional links
    2.  Block reference
    3.  Graph view
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Pomodoro Timer
    6.  Full-Text Search
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Kanban Board
    12.  Syntax Highlighting

    Roam Research VS synapsen

     
    Comments about Roam Research as an Alternative to synapsen
    DarkRedman
    Positive Jul 22, 2020
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    It supports Zetteltasken, backlinks and has more features.

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    • Roam Research is the most popular Web-based & Android alternative to synapsen.

    • Roam Research is Paid and Proprietarysynapsen is Freemium and Proprietary
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    DEVONthink

    Organizes documents, notes, emails, PDFs, and media using AI-powered search, tagging, and OCR. Supports offline use, syncing across macOS and iOS, encryption, web clipping, automation, and customizable grouping for efficient info...

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    wikidPad

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    wikidPad is a Wiki-like notebook for storing your thoughts, ideas, todo lists, contacts, or anything else you can think of to write down. What makes wikidPad different from other notepad applications is the ease with which you can cross-link your information.

    214 wikidPad alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    wikidPad screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last update was in November 2018, and various links are dead on their website.

    wikidPad Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Wiki
    4.  Cross Linking
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Wiki-like interface
    7.  Notebook

    wikidPad VS synapsen

     
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    Notabase

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    Notabase is a powerful and easy-to-use note-taking app for networked thinking. Connect your ideas together and write more effortlessly.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Notabase screenshot 1

    Notabase Features

    1.  Knowledge Management
    2.  Knowledge base

    Notabase VS synapsen

     

    • Notabase is the most popular SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to synapsen.

    • Notabase is Freemium and Open Sourcesynapsen is Freemium and Proprietary
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    The Archive

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    Fast & clean-looking note-taking app for macOS that helps writers write and think more.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    The Archive screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Full-Text Search
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4.  Knowledge base
    5.  Integrated Search

    The Archive VS synapsen

     
  10. Flowtelic icon

    Flowtelic

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    Flowtelic is a unique approach to the Zettelkasten note-taking method which aims to bring a zero-inbox style approach to note-taking so you focus on building knowledge and not a stack of chaotic notes.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Flowtelic Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Zettelkasten note method

    Flowtelic VS synapsen

     
  11. Windi icon

    Windi

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    Windi is a knowledge management app that helps you take short notes, make sense of them, and share with your communities.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Windi screenshot 1

    Windi Features

    1.  Knowledge base
    2.  Idea management
    3.  Knowledge Management

    Windi VS synapsen

     
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    Auratikum

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    Auratikum is your all-in-one, paper-writing personal assistant, so you can focus more on what matters and let Auratikum manage the rest.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Auratikum screenshot 1

    Auratikum Features

    1.  References
    2.  Outliner
    3.  Note Manager

    Auratikum VS synapsen

     

    • Auratikum is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to synapsen.

    • Auratikum is Freemium and Proprietarysynapsen is also Freemium and Proprietary
  13. Zkn (Zettelkasten) icon

    Zkn (Zettelkasten)

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    Welcome to the homepage of the Zettelkasten (slip box) for your computer. This program is based on the working principle of Niklas Luhmann's famous Zettelkasten.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main Window (OSX)

    Zkn (Zettelkasten) VS synapsen

     
  14. Organizedly icon

    Organizedly

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    Organizedly is where smart note-taking meets getting things done.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Organizedly screenshot 1

    Organizedly VS synapsen

     
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