TopNotes AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like TopNotes

TopNotes is described as 'Powerful app for handwriting and organizing notes, sketches, diagrams, illusions and drawings. It the easiest-to-use and going to be the best-selling handwriting app for iPad. With TopNotes you can take notes, keep sketches, record ideas and draw pictures' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to TopNotes for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPad, iPhone, Windows and Android Tablet apps. The best TopNotes alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like TopNotes are Cryptee, Passfindr, Noteshelf and Notability.

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  1. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

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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.

    95 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    • CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to TopNotes.

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

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceTopNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
    • CherryTree is Customizable and Privacy focusedTopNotes is not according to our users
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    Cryptee

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    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.

    69 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to TopNotes.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceTopNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightTopNotes is not according to our users
  4. Passfindr icon

    Passfindr

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Passfindr is the most popular Android alternative to TopNotes.

    • Passfindr is Freemium and ProprietaryTopNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Noteshelf icon

    Noteshelf

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    Take beautiful handwritten notes or annotate PDFs on your iPad, and now even on your iPhone. With the new Noteshelf you can do all of the familiar, like type notes, record audio, draw shapes, sketch, sign contracts, fill forms, along with a lot of new, like add bookmarks, create...

    77 Noteshelf alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Chrome OS
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Windows
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    • Noteshelf is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to TopNotes.

    • Noteshelf is the most popular commercial alternative to TopNotes.

    • Noteshelf is Paid and ProprietaryTopNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Notability icon

    Notability

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    Truly integrated iOS app combining handwriting, PDF annotation, and text for seamless note-taking. Auto Sync backs up notes. Customize themes, library, and toolbars for a personalized experience with robust features.

    51 Notability alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. Idea Notebook icon

    Idea Notebook

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  10. Scroll, Quill & INK icon

    Scroll, Quill & INK

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    Fast and portable note editor.

    Supports: Markdown format, HTML previews, tagging, favorites, searching, Dropbox and Google Drive synchronization, embedded photos.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Note editing in Markdown format.
     
  11. Note Crypt icon

    Note Crypt

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    Keep your notes safe and secure.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  12. Allo icon

    Allo

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    Allo is the online workspace for visual collaboration and teamwork for remote teams. With our interactive and visual workspace teams can collaborate over, notes, design, sketches, tasks, processes, and work.

    269 Allo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  13. INKredible icon

    INKredible

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    INKredible is an app with a single mission: to make your handwriting experience on tablets as good as, if not better, than pen on paper.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  14. The Guide icon

    The Guide

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    The Guide is a two-pane outliner - a program that allows you to arrange text notes in a tree-like structure. It supports formatted text, exporting to RTF and hyperlinks (both internal and external).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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