Thoughtback Alternatives

Thoughtback is described as '"The private, unfiltered, personally meaningful micro-journal that sends your thoughts back to you in unexpected ways. Try it - the effect is poignant."' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Thoughtback for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, iPhone, Web-based and Mac apps. The best Thoughtback alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Thoughtback are Trilium Notes, Cryptee, Zoho Notebook and Milanote.

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"The private, unfiltered, personally meaningful micro-journal that sends your thoughts back to you in unexpected ways. Try it - the effect is poignant."

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Thoughtback alternatives page was last updated Feb 20, 2021
  1. CherryTree icon
     310 likes

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

    69 CherryTree alternatives
    CherryTree screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak

    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.  No registration required
    12.  Ad-free
    CherryTree iconThoughtback Icon

    CherryTree VS Thoughtback

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    • CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Thoughtback.

    • CherryTree is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Thoughtback.

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceThoughtback is Free and Proprietary
  2. Trilium Notes icon
     90 likes

    Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.

    345 Trilium Notes alternatives
    Trilium Notes screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    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

    Trilium Notes iconThoughtback Icon

    Trilium Notes VS Thoughtback

    Is Trilium Notes a good alternative to Thoughtback?
     
    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Thoughtback.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceThoughtback is Free and Proprietary
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focusedThoughtback is not according to our users
  3. Cryptee icon
     91 likes

    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.

    43 Cryptee alternatives
    Cryptee screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    Cryptee VS Thoughtback

    Is Cryptee a good alternative to Thoughtback?
     
    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Thoughtback.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceThoughtback is Free and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focusedThoughtback is not according to our users
  4. Zoho Notebook icon
     89 likes

    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...

    324 Zoho Notebook alternatives
    Zoho Notebook screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch

    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 iconThoughtback Icon

    Zoho Notebook VS Thoughtback

    Is Zoho Notebook a good alternative to Thoughtback?
     
    • Zoho Notebook is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Thoughtback.

    • Zoho Notebook is Free Personal and ProprietaryThoughtback is Free and Proprietary
  5. Milanote icon
     44 likes

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

    339 Milanote alternatives
    Milanote screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Milanote Features

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

    Milanote VS Thoughtback

    Is Milanote a good alternative to Thoughtback?
     
    • Milanote is the most popular iPad alternative to Thoughtback.

    • Milanote is Freemium and ProprietaryThoughtback is Free and Proprietary
  6. WizNote icon
     81 likes

    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.

    260 WizNote alternatives
    WizNote screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad

    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 iconThoughtback Icon

    WizNote VS Thoughtback

    Is WizNote a good alternative to Thoughtback?
     
    • WizNote is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Thoughtback.

    • WizNote is the most popular commercial alternative to Thoughtback.

    • WizNote is Paid and ProprietaryThoughtback is Free and Proprietary
  7. Passfindr icon
     11 likes

    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.

    50 Passfindr alternatives
    Passfindr screenshot 1
    Passfindr screenshot 2
    +9
    Passfindr screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Passfindr Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Bookmark Organization
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    5.  Password Generator
    6.  Built-in Note Taker
    Passfindr iconThoughtback Icon

    Passfindr VS Thoughtback

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  8. Notepack icon
     14 likes

    Privacy oriented, without vendor lock in note organizer, todo list desktop application. Work offline with text, markdown and pdf files.

    338 Notepack alternatives
    Markdown support

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  WebDAV Sync
    Notepack iconThoughtback Icon

    Notepack VS Thoughtback

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  9. Listography icon
     18 likes

    Create your lists, preserve your story, and stay inspired.

    "Take dictation please. Possible candidates for kite flying society". — Max Fischer, Rushmore.

    Listography provides users (listographers) of all ages an easy-to-use tool for creative list writing and sharing.

    41 Listography alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone

    Listography Features

    1.  List management
    2.  Sharable lists
    3.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    4.  Publishing
    Listography iconThoughtback Icon

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  10. Diaro icon
     31 likes

    Diaro is designed to record your activities, daily events, appointments, experiences, thoughts, secrets and ideas throughout the day and sync data across all your devices. It is the easiest and most secure way to keep a diary.

    137 Diaro alternatives
    Diaro screenshot 1
    Diaro screenshot 2
    +5
    Diaro screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire

    Diaro Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  File Tagging
    3.  Calendar View
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Multiple languages
    8. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    Diaro iconThoughtback Icon

    Diaro VS Thoughtback

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  11. MixNote NotePad Notes icon
     10 likes

    MixNote is a mobile note taking app, like a memo pad or notepad. Take note of every deserved thing, with text, ToDo, voice and picture.

    317 MixNote NotePad Notes alternatives
    MixNote NotePad Notes screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android

    MixNote NotePad Notes Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Voice Notes
    MixNote NotePad Notes iconThoughtback Icon

    MixNote NotePad Notes VS Thoughtback

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  12. Idea Notebook icon
     7 likes

    Never forget another brilliant idea. Log, organize and track your ideas and more with the Idea Notebook.

    287 Idea Notebook alternatives
    Idea Notebook screenshot 1
    Idea Notebook screenshot 2
    +3
    Idea Notebook screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android

    Idea Notebook Features

    1.  Idea
    Idea Notebook iconThoughtback Icon

    Idea Notebook VS Thoughtback

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