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, Web-based, Mac and Linux 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.

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

Thoughtback

Free • Proprietary
Journaling App

"The private, unfiltered, personally meaningful micro-journal that sends your thoughts back to you in unexpected ways....

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CherryTree
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
PortableApps.com
29 CherryTree alternatives
A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.
- - CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Thoughtback.
- - CherryTree is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Thoughtback.
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CherryTree Features
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.
Tree structure
Infinite hierarchical depth
Includes images in notes
Outliner
Tree view
Text-manipulation
Internal linking
Tree-style
Customizable
Export to HTML
Trilium Notes
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
Google Chrome
Cloudron
Firefox
333 Trilium Notes alternatives
Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.
- - Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Thoughtback.
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Trilium Notes Features
1. Dark ModeTrilium Notes supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. No TrackingTrilium Notes will not track you or use your personal data.
3. End-to-End EncryptionTrilium Notes has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. Works OfflineTrilium Notes can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
5. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
6. Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Trilium Notes.
7. Distraction-freeTrilium Notes has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
8. Support for scriptingTrilium Notes supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
9. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Trilium Notes simultaneously.
Knowledge base
Tree of notes
Note organization
Encrypted Notes
REST API
Electron based
Tag based
Notebook
Customizable
Privacy focused
Cryptee
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Freemium • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Photo Manager
Online
Software as a Service (SaaS)
15 Cryptee alternatives
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.
- - Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Thoughtback.
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Cryptee Features
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.
4. Dark ModeCryptee supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Ad-freeCryptee doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. No TrackingCryptee will not track you or use your personal data.
7. Works OfflineCryptee can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Encrypted Notes
Encrypted Photo Storage
Rich text editing
File Storage
Edit PDF
Tagging
Encrypted Documents
Integrated PDF Viewer
Export to PDF
Evernote import
Zoho Notebook
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Apple Watch
316 Zoho Notebook alternatives
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...
- - Zoho Notebook is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Thoughtback.
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Zoho Notebook Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
2. Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Zoho Notebook.
3. Works OfflineZoho Notebook can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. Dark ModeZoho Notebook supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Two-factor AuthenticationZoho Notebook supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
Audio with notes
Handwriting recognition
Notebook
Outline organization
Milanote
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Software as a Service (SaaS)
341 Milanote alternatives
Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.
- - Milanote is the most popular iPad alternative to Thoughtback.
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Milanote Features
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.
Vision board
Artists dashboard
Freeform notes
Mind Map view
WizNote
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Paid • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Journaling App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
BSD
Windows Phone
iPad
267 WizNote alternatives
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.
- - WizNote is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Thoughtback.
- - WizNote is the most popular commercial alternative to Thoughtback.
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WizNote Features
1. Support for MarkDownWizNote supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Sync with Google CalendarWizNote can be synchronized with Google Calendar
3. Works OfflineWizNote can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. PortableWizNote can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Calendar IntegrationWizNote lets you sync your tasks and events with your calendar application.
6. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
7. Handwritten NotesWizNote supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
Store by Folder
Folder Hierarchy
Tagging
Google Calendar integration
Support for Docker
Calendar Sync
Save web page for offline use
Listography
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Todo List Manager
Online
iPhone
37 Listography alternatives
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.
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Listography Features
List management
Sharable lists
Personal Information Manager (PIM)
Publishing
Add a screenshot
Notepack
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Windows
Linux
336 Notepack alternatives
Privacy oriented, without vendor lock in note organizer, todo list desktop application. Work offline with text, markdown and pdf files.
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Notepack Features
Note organization
Knowledge Management
WebDAV Sync
Diaro
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Freemium • Proprietary
Journaling App
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Kindle Fire
126 Diaro alternatives
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.
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Diaro Features
1. Dark ModeDiaro supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Multiple languages
Sync with Dropbox
Publicnote
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Online
342 Publicnote alternatives
Publicnote is a database of notes that is accessible to the public. No account is required. Simply enter a title to access any note.
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Publicnote Features
Encrypted Notes
Idea Notebook
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Free • Proprietary
Android
299 Idea Notebook alternatives
Never forget another brilliant idea. Log, organize and track your ideas and more with the Idea Notebook.
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Idea Notebook Features
Idea
Passfindr
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Freemium • Proprietary
Password Manager
Bookmark Manager
Online
Android
Software as a Service (SaaS)
14 Passfindr alternatives
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.
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Passfindr Features
1. Ad-freePassfindr doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Bookmark Organization
Encrypted Notes
Personal Information Manager (PIM)
Password Generator
Built-in Note Taker