Tobu AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Todo List Managers like Tobu

Tobu is described as 'Freeform information organizer. It can be used to organize notes, todo lists, files, clips, code snips, diary entries and more or less any type of information that can be entered as text or stored in a file; its goal is to make a very large number of items of' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Tobu for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Tobu alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Tobu are Zim, TiddlyWiki, DEVONthink and Tomboy.

Tobu 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 Tobu.

Tobu

Free • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool

Tobu is a freeform information organizer. It can be used to organize notes, todo lists, files, clips, code snips, diary...

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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 Tobu.
- - CherryTree is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Tobu.
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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
Zim
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Task Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Flathub
Flatpak
275 Zim alternatives
Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by either clicking on the "Create new note"...
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Zim Features
1. Works OfflineZim can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Zim.
3. WYSIWYG SupportZim integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
4. PortableZim can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Ad-freeZim doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Dark ModeZim supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Full-Text SearchZim lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
8. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsZim can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
9. Spell CheckingZim can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
Plain text file
Wiki-like interface
Cross-Platform
Text formatting
Wiki
Outliner
Note organization
Export to HTML
Notebook
LaTeX Equations
TiddlyWiki
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
BSD
Self-Hosted
Xfce
RemoteStorage
150 TiddlyWiki alternatives
TiddlyWiki is a single html file with all the characteristics of a wiki - including all of the functionality (including editing, saving, tagging and searching) and the style sheet. Because its a single file, its very portable - you can email it, put it on a web server or share...
- - TiddlyWiki is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Tobu.
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TiddlyWiki Features
1. Support for MarkDownTiddlyWiki supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. PortableTiddlyWiki can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in TiddlyWiki without registration.
4. Ad-freeTiddlyWiki doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Dark ModeTiddlyWiki supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. No Coding RequiredTiddlyWiki can be used without an coding or programming skills.
7. WYSIWYG SupportTiddlyWiki integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
Customizable
Standalone
Cross page linking
Wiki
Wiki-like interface
Personal Information Manager (PIM)
Offline
Multiple languages
Notebook
Encrypted Notes
DEVONthink
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Paid • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Research Manager
Document Manager
Mac
iPhone
iPad
147 DEVONthink alternatives
DEVONthink is a solution to the digital age conundrum. It is your second brain, the one and only database for all your digital files, be they PDFs, emails, Word docs or even multimedia files.
- - DEVONthink is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Tobu.
- - DEVONthink is the most popular commercial alternative to Tobu.
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DEVONthink Features
1. File TaggingDEVONthink can organize and highlight your files with tags and labels.
2. Built-in viewerDEVONthink shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
3. RemindersDEVONthink allows you to set reminders for tasks, events or actions, based on parameters of time, place or condition.
4. Works OfflineDEVONthink can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
5. Full-Text SearchDEVONthink lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
6. Support for MarkDownDEVONthink supports MarkDown for document formatting.
7. Split PDF filesDEVONthink can split PDF files into multiple documents.
8. Recurring TasksDEVONthink supports scheduling a task to recur at any frequency, such as daily or weekly.
9. OCRExtract the text from a screen capture or file and paste it into another document for edits.
Indexed search
Document structure management
PDF OCR
Document Annotations
DMS
Integrated Search
Support for scripting
Web Clipper
PDF annotation
WYSIWYG Support
Tomboy
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
221 Tomboy alternatives
Tomboy is a desktop note-taking application for Linux, Unix, Windows, and Mac OS X. Simple and easy to use, but with potential to help you organize the ideas and information you deal with every day.
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Tomboy Features
1. Works OfflineTomboy can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Wiki
Notebook
Symbolic links
Automatic link generation
Local Storage
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 alternative to Tobu.
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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
CintaNotes
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Windows
174 CintaNotes alternatives
CintaNotes is an ultra-ergonomic, productivity-boosting notetaking app for Windows. It will help you collect, organize, and find any information.
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CintaNotes Features
1. PortableCintaNotes can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Knowledge Management
Snappy hotkeys
Custom rules
Sync with Simplenote
Hierarchical tagging
Wiki
wikidPad
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
218 wikidPad alternatives
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.
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wikidPad Features
1. Works OfflinewikidPad can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Tree structure
Wiki
Cross Linking
Outliner
Wiki-like interface
Notebook
Discontinued
Last update was in November 2018, and various links are dead on their website.
RedNotebook
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Journaling App
Mac
Windows
Linux
PortableApps.com
Xfce
174 RedNotebook alternatives
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.
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RedNotebook Features
1. Calendar ViewRedNotebook has a built-in calendar view to have a clear overview of your content over time.
Auto-saving
Outliner
Memento
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Windows
Android
Java
62 Memento alternatives
Memento is a personal database that allows you to store all personal data in one place.
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Memento Features
1. Works OfflineMemento can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Import CSV DataMemento can import data from a CSV (Comma seperated values) file.
In-memory database
Collections
Export to CSV
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 Tobu.
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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
Notational Velocity
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Mac
220 Notational Velocity alternatives
Notational Velocity is a mouseless application for storing and retrieving notes.
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Notational Velocity Features
Minimalistic
Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, 2.0 ß5, released in March 2011, can be still downloaded from the official website