Tangent Notes AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Tangent Notes

Tangent Notes is described as 'Tangent is designed to let you write the way you think. Your thoughts are connected; Tangent lets you link to existing notes and make new ones with ease' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Tangent Notes for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Tangent Notes alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like Tangent Notes are Logseq, Zettlr, SiYuan and Reor.

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  1. Obsidian icon

    Obsidian

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    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.

    157 Obsidian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Obsidian is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Tangent Notes.

    • Obsidian is the most popular free alternative to Tangent Notes.

    • Obsidian is Freemium and ProprietaryTangent Notes is Free and Open Source
    • Obsidian is Privacy focusedTangent Notes is not according to our users
  2. Logseq icon

    Logseq

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    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.

    158 Logseq alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
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    • Logseq is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Tangent Notes.

    • Logseq is the most popular Open Source alternative to Tangent Notes.

    • Logseq is Free and Open SourceTangent Notes is also Free and Open Source
    • Logseq is Privacy focused and CustomizableTangent Notes is not according to our users
  4. Zettlr icon

    Zettlr

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    Unified writing platform offering note-taking, easy citations with Zotero integration, LaTeX/Word templates, snippets, themes, dark modes, code highlighting, multi-language support, and knowledge management with Zettelkasten for seamless writing from notes to books.

    174 Zettlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  5. SiYuan icon

    SiYuan

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    SiYuan is a desktop Markdown Block-Reference and Bidirectional-Link note-taking application. Support fine-grained block-level reference and Markdown WYSIWYG.

    69 SiYuan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • F-Droid
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  6. Reor icon

    Reor

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    Reor is an AI-powered desktop note-taking app: it automatically links related ideas, answers questions on your notes and provides semantic search. Everything is stored locally and you can edit your notes with an Obsidian-like markdown editor.

    103 Reor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  7. RemNote icon

    RemNote

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    A note-taking tool that gives you memory superpowers. It automatically generates flashcards from your notes and figures out the optimal time to practice each flashcard.

    256 RemNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  9. Lumen AI icon

    Lumen AI

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    Minimalist productivity platform offers centralized notes, task management, meeting capture with audio summaries, inbox processing, and Markdown editing, all enhanced by AI prioritization, custom prompts, backlinks, and flexible workflows, supporting multiple methodologies.

    52 Lumen AI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Roam Research icon

    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.

    154 Roam Research alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • Roam Research is the most popular commercial alternative to Tangent Notes.

    • Roam Research is Paid and ProprietaryTangent Notes is Free and Open Source
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    Cogent

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    Cogent is a personal tutor with AI-driven tools for studying. From speedy flashcard generation to chatting with your own files, Cogent makes learning collaborative and organized. We transform how you learn, one subject at a time.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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    PrivateNotes

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    PrivateNotes (formerly Exocortex) is an encrypted note-taking app designed for networked thought. It allows you to link ideas together, creating a web of interconnected notes that mimic how your mind works.

    78 PrivateNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. Looksyk icon

    Looksyk

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Docker
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