ThinkingRock AlternativesTask Management Tools and other similar apps like ThinkingRock

ThinkingRock is described as 'Open source and multi-platform software for Getting Things Done - the stress-free productivity methodology and international best selling book by David Allan. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getting_Things_Done ]' and is a Task Management tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to ThinkingRock for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best ThinkingRock alternative is Notesnook, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ThinkingRock are CherryTree, Trilium Notes, Cryptee and UpNote.

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  1. Notesnook icon
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    Notesnook

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    Notesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.

    234 Notesnook alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  Private notes
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Note organization
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Web Clipper
    12.  Reminders
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    Notesnook VS ThinkingRock

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    • Notesnook is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to ThinkingRock.

    • Notesnook is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ThinkingRock.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceThinkingRock is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Notesnook is Privacy focusedThinkingRock is not according to our users
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    CherryTree

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    A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.

    63 CherryTree alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    Top CherryTree Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    4.  Includes images in notes
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Tree view
    7.  Tree Style Tabs
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Portable
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Support for MarkDown
    12.  Code Formatting
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  4. Trilium Notes icon
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    Trilium Notes

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    Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.

    342 Trilium Notes alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Knowledge base
    2.  Tree of notes
    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.  Web Clipper
    12.  Support for scripting
    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

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    Trilium Notes VS ThinkingRock

    Is Trilium Notes a good alternative to ThinkingRock?
     

    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to ThinkingRock.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceThinkingRock is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focusedThinkingRock 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.

    39 Cryptee alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Rich text editing
    4.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Cloud Hosting
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  File Storage
    11.  WYSIWYG Support
    12.  Evernote import
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  7. UpNote icon
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    UpNote

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    UpNote is an elegant and powerful note app that works seamlessly across platforms: iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.

    303 UpNote alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Nested Folders
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No Coding Required
    12.  Markdown preview
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  8. CintaNotes icon
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    CintaNotes

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    CintaNotes is an ultra-ergonomic, productivity-boosting notetaking app for Windows. It will help you collect, organize, and find any information.

    170 CintaNotes alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    CintaNotes Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Snappy hotkeys
    4.  Custom rules
    5.  Sync with Simplenote
    6.  Hierarchical tagging
    7.  Wiki
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  10. Zoho Notebook icon
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    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...

    323 Zoho Notebook alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    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
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  11. Milanote icon
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    Milanote

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

    336 Milanote alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    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
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  12. wikidPad icon
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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.

    216 wikidPad alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    wikidPad Features

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

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

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    Comments about wikidPad as an Alternative to ThinkingRock
     
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    Does not have the extensive ToDo functionalities of ThinkingRock

    Negative comment •Jan 9, 2025
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    • wikidPad is Free and Open SourceThinkingRock is Freemium and Proprietary
  13. Things icon
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    Things

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    Task management has never been this easy. Simplicity, however, is not achieved at the expense of powerful features. Download your free trial today and start getting more things done with less effort.

    361 Things alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    Top Things Features

    1.  Subtasks
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Calendar Integration
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  Kanban Board
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  Two-factor Authentication
    11.  WYSIWYG Support
    12.  Full-Text Search
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    Things VS ThinkingRock

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    • Things is the most popular commercial alternative to ThinkingRock.

    • Things is Paid and ProprietaryThinkingRock is Freemium and Proprietary
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    RedNotebook

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    RedNotebook is a graphical diary and journal helping you keep track of notes and thoughts. It includes a calendar navigation, customizable templates, export functionality and word clouds. You can also format, tag and search your entries.

    173 RedNotebook alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce

    RedNotebook Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2.  Portable
    3.  Auto-saving
    4.  Outliner
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    OmniFocus

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    OmniFocus is designed to quickly capture your thoughts and ideas to store, manage, and help you process them into actionable to-do items.

    198 OmniFocus alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    OmniFocus Features

    1.  Recurring Tasks
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