The Archive AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like The Archive

The Archive is described as 'Fast & clean-looking note-taking app for macOS that helps writers write and think more' and is a Note-taking tool in the news & books category. There are more than 10 alternatives to The Archive for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Windows, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best The Archive alternative is Zettlr, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like The Archive are Typora, Cryptee, Marknote and DEVONthink.

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  1. 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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    • Zettlr is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to The Archive.

    • Zettlr is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to The Archive.

    • Zettlr is Free and Open SourceThe Archive is Paid and Proprietary
    • Zettlr is Privacy focused and LightweightThe Archive is not according to our users
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    Typora

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    A minimalist Markdown editor offering cross-platform synchronization, live preview, and seamless export/import in various formats like PDF, DOCX, and LaTeX. Features include distraction-free Focus and Typewriter modes, file management with tree and articles panels, and content organization through an outline panel.

    174 Typora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
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    Markdown editor only. Doesn't support relationships between notes.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Typora is the most popular commercial alternative to The Archive.

    • Typora is Paid and ProprietaryThe Archive is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Typora is Lightweight, Minimalistic and CustomizableThe Archive is not according to our users
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    Cryptee

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    Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to The Archive.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceThe Archive is Paid and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightThe Archive is not according to our users
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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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    Marknote

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    Marknote lets you create rich text notes and easily organise them into notebooks. You can personalise your notebooks by choosing an icon and accent color for each one, making it easy to distinguish between them and keep your notes at your fingertips.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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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.

    158 DEVONthink alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • DEVONthink is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to The Archive.

    • DEVONthink is Paid and ProprietaryThe Archive is also Paid 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.

    155 Roam Research alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • Roam Research is the most popular Android alternative to The Archive.

    • Roam Research is Paid and ProprietaryThe Archive is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Passfindr

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    Passfindr is a web based premium Personal knowledge base, Password manager and Bookmark manager application to securely store passwords and other sensitive information in a virtual vault locked with individual master passwords.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    scrutch

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    End-to-encrypted, laser-focussed yet elegant editor. No registration, no login, no ads, no tracking, no hassle. Just write. In private or together with others.

    289 scrutch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Norka

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    Imagine a hassle-free text-writing experience. Don't worry about saving files, complex markup, or accidentally deleted notes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • elementary OS
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