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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 50 alternatives to Thoughtback for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone. The best alternative is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Thoughtback are Standard Notes, Evernote, CherryTree and Trilium Notes.

Thoughtback alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools but may also be Todo List Managers or Task Management Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Thoughtback.
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  1. Joplin icon

    Joplin

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Firefox
    588 alternatives to Joplin 

    Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application, which can handle a large number of notes organised into notebooks. The notes are searchable, can be copied, tagged and modified either from the applications directly or from your own text editor.

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    1.  Support for MarkDownJoplin supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    2.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
    3.  End-to-End EncryptionJoplin has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
    4.  Privacy focusedJoplin is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    5.  Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Joplin.
    6.  Works OfflineJoplin can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    7.  Ad-freeJoplin doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    8.  Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Joplin.
    9.  LightweightJoplin consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    Desktop and mobile apps
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  2. Standard Notes icon

    Standard Notes

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    462 alternatives to Standard Notes 

    Standard Notes is a simple and private notes app. It allows you to write and sync your notes across all your devices, iOS, Android, Linux, Windows, MacOS, and web browser.

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    1.  End-to-End EncryptionStandard Notes has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
    2.  Privacy focusedStandard Notes is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    3.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
    4.  Support for MarkDownStandard Notes supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsStandard Notes can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    6.  Works OfflineStandard Notes can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    7.  Encrypted BackupStandard Notes uses encryption algorithms to keep your files safe as well as prevent unauthorized access.
    8.  File VersioningStandard Notes has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
    9.  Ad-freeStandard Notes doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    Free version.
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  4. Evernote icon

    Evernote

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    546 alternatives to Evernote 

    Evernote is a cross-platform, freemium app designed for note taking, organizing, and archiving.

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    1.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
    2.  Works OfflineEvernote can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    3.  Support for MarkDownEvernote supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    4.  OCRExtract the text from a screen capture or file and paste it into another document for edits.
    5.  Dark ModeEvernote supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    6.  Calendar IntegrationEvernote lets you sync your tasks and events with your calendar application.
    7.  Recurring TasksEvernote supports scheduling a task to recur at any frequency, such as daily or weekly.
    8.  PDF annotationEvernote support PDF Annotation for highlighting, notes etc
    9.  Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Evernote.
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  5. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Mac
    493 alternatives to CherryTree 

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

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    1.  Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with CherryTree.
    2.  Syntax HighlightingCherryTree supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
    3.  Support for MarkDownCherryTree supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    4.  Code FormattingCherryTree supports code formatting for multiple languages and code styles.
    5.  PortableCherryTree can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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  6. Trilium Notes icon

    Trilium Notes

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Firefox
    356 alternatives to Trilium Notes 

    Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.

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    1.  End-to-End EncryptionTrilium Notes has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
    2.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
    3.  Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Trilium Notes.
    4.  No TrackingTrilium Notes will not track you or use your personal data.
    5.  Dark ModeTrilium Notes supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
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  8. Cryptee icon

    Cryptee

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    449 alternatives to Cryptee 

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

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    1.  End-to-End EncryptionCryptee has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
    2.  Privacy focusedCryptee is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    3.  Support for MarkDownCryptee supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    Cryptee Photo Gallery / Albums
    Cryptee Photo Gallery / Albums
  9. Zoho Notebook icon

    Zoho Notebook

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    • Online
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    • Apple Watch
    348 alternatives to Zoho Notebook 

    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...

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    1.  Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Zoho Notebook.
    2.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
    3.  Works OfflineZoho Notebook can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    4.  Two-factor AuthenticationZoho Notebook supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
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    Notezilla

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    628 alternatives to Notezilla 

    Notezilla is the leading sticky notes app for Windows, Android, iPhone/iPad and the web. Set reminders to sticky notes, Pin sticky notes, attach them to websites, docs & folders, sync between PCs and other devices, organize using folders and tags.

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    1.  Works OfflineNotezilla can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    2.  Support for MarkDownNotezilla supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    3.  Recurring TasksNotezilla supports scheduling a task to recur at any frequency, such as daily or weekly.
    4.  Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Notezilla.
    5.  Kanban BoardNotezilla allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
    6.  LightweightNotezilla consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    7.  Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Notezilla simultaneously.
    8.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
    9.  Goal TrackingNotezilla can be used for tracking progress toward personal or business goals.
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    Milanote

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    373 alternatives to Milanote 

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

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    1.  Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Milanote simultaneously.
    2.  Kanban BoardMilanote allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
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  12. NoteKit icon

    NoteKit

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    461 alternatives to NoteKit 

    This program is a structured notetaking application based on GTK+ 3. Write your notes in instantly-formatted Markdown, organise them in a tree of folders that can be instantly navigated from within the program, and add hand-drawn notes by mouse, touchscreen or digitiser.

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    1.  Support for MarkDownNoteKit supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    2.  Handwritten NotesNoteKit supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
    3.  Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with NoteKit.
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