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 Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Tobu alternative is Zim, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Tobu are TiddlyWiki, CherryTree, Tomboy and DEVONthink.

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  1. Zim icon
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    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"...

    299 Zim alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Plain text file
    3.  Wiki-like interface
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Note organization
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Outliner
    9.  Text formatting
    10.  Portable
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Notebook

    Zim VS Tobu

     
    • Zim is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Tobu.

    • Zim is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Tobu.

    • Zim is Free and Open SourceTobu is Free and Proprietary
    • Zim is LightweightTobu is not according to our users
  2. TiddlyWiki icon
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    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...

    164 TiddlyWiki alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Xfce
    • RemoteStorage

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Standalone
    2.  Cross page linking
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Wiki
    5.  Portable
    6.  Wiki-like interface
    7.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  No Coding Required
    12.  WYSIWYG Support

    TiddlyWiki VS Tobu

     
    • TiddlyWiki is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Tobu.

    • TiddlyWiki is Free and Open SourceTobu is Free and Proprietary
    • TiddlyWiki is CustomizableTobu is not according to our users
  3. CherryTree icon
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    Hierarchical note-taking software that is free, open-source, cross-platform. Features include rich text, syntax highlighting, multi-level lists, embedded files, customizable interface, code execution, PDF export, spell check, images & tables, and comprehensive project management support.

    84 CherryTree alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    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.  Works Offline
    10.  Portable
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  No registration required

    CherryTree VS Tobu

     
  4. Tomboy icon
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    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.

    224 Tomboy alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Tomboy Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Wiki
    3.  Notebook
    4.  Symbolic links
    5.  Automatic link generation
    6.  Local Storage

    Tomboy VS Tobu

     
  5. DEVONthink icon
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    Organizes documents, notes, emails, PDFs, and media using AI-powered search, tagging, and OCR. Supports offline use, syncing across macOS and iOS, encryption, web clipping, automation, and customizable grouping for efficient information management.

    152 DEVONthink alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Top DEVONthink Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Indexed search
    3.  File Organizer
    4.  Built-in viewer
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Split PDF files
    10.  Recurring Tasks
    11.  OCR
    12.  Support for scripting

    DEVONthink VS Tobu

     
    • DEVONthink is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Tobu.

    • DEVONthink is the most popular commercial alternative to Tobu.

    • DEVONthink is Paid and ProprietaryTobu is Free and Proprietary
  6. CintaNotes icon
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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.

    167 CintaNotes alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    CintaNotes Features

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

    CintaNotes VS Tobu

     
  7. Zoho Notebook icon
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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...

    314 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    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 VS Tobu

     
    • Zoho Notebook is the most popular Android alternative to Tobu.

    • Zoho Notebook is Free Personal and ProprietaryTobu is Free and Proprietary
  8. wikidPad icon
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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.

    214 wikidPad alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Discontinued

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

    wikidPad Features

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

    wikidPad VS Tobu

     
  9. RedNotebook icon
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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.

    171 RedNotebook alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    RedNotebook Features

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

    RedNotebook VS Tobu

     
  10. Memento icon
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    Memento is a personal database that allows you to store all personal data in one place.

    58 Memento alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Java

    Memento Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Import CSV Data
    3.  Collections
    4.  Export to CSV

    Memento VS Tobu

     
  11. KeyNote NF icon
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    KeyNote NF is a flexible, multi-featured tabbed notebook, based on Windows standard RichEdit control. It's always accessible with a single keypress, even if you work in another application.

    99 KeyNote NF alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    KeyNote NF Features

    1.  Tree view
    2.  Tabbed interface
    3.  Hierarchical Structure
    4.  Tree structure
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Outliner
    7.  Encrypted Notes
    8.  Text formatting
    9.  Notebook

    KeyNote NF VS Tobu

     
  12. OmniOutliner icon
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    OmniOutliner is a start-to-finish writing app. Perfect for collecting information, outlining Big Ideas, adding structure to any sort of writing, and much more. From grocery lists to email drafts to long-form composition.

    77 OmniOutliner alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    OmniOutliner Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    3.  Brainstorming
    4.  Note organization
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Multi Column View
    7.  Programmable
    8.  Outline organization
    9.  Outline folding

    OmniOutliner VS Tobu

     
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