TotesNotes AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like TotesNotes

TotesNotes is described as 'I was tired of always having to start a new instance of notepad to take a note of something during my busy work day. All the other note applications seem very bulky and didn't really work with the fast pace that I work at' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to TotesNotes for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best TotesNotes alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like TotesNotes are Cryptee, Tomboy, Notefox and Notally.

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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.

    94 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 TotesNotes.

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

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceTotesNotes is also Free and Open Source
    • CherryTree is Customizable and Privacy focusedTotesNotes 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 TotesNotes.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceTotesNotes is Free and Open Source
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightTotesNotes is not according to our users
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    Tomboy

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Zoho Notebook

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    Notefox

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    Take notes on every website in a smart and simple way.

    140 Notefox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  7. Notally icon

    Notally

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    A minimalistic notes app. Notally it's extremely light, minimalistic and elegant. There are minimal dependencies and lines of code. (All without compromising on readability).

    65 Notally alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • Notally is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to TotesNotes.

    • Notally is Free and Open SourceTotesNotes is also Free and Open Source
    • Notally is Lightweight and Privacy focusedTotesNotes is not according to our users
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    Zoho Notebook

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    Web-based tool for integrating text, images, audio, and video with syncing across devices, real-time collaboration, handwriting input, AI-powered summaries, checklists, scanning, reminders, search in handwritten notes, and advanced organization.

    315 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    • Zoho Notebook is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to TotesNotes.

    • Zoho Notebook is Freemium and ProprietaryTotesNotes is Free and Open Source
    • Zoho Notebook is Privacy focusedTotesNotes is not according to our users
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    Stickies

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    Stickies is a PC utility written to replace Post-It-style notes left stuck to your monitor. The design goal behind Stickies is that the program is small and simple. Stickies will not mess with your system files, or write to the Registry.

    94 Stickies alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Glassnote

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    A beautifully designed, native plaintext note-taking app for macOS 13+. No rich text errors, no distractions—just fast, lightweight notes that stay private.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Glassnote is the most popular commercial alternative to TotesNotes.

    • Glassnote is Paid and ProprietaryTotesNotes is Free and Open Source
    • Glassnote is Lightweight, Privacy focused and MinimalisticTotesNotes is not according to our users
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    Noto

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    Noto is an opensource minimal Note-Taking app that meets customer expectations with privacy in mind.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Notepack

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    Privacy oriented, without vendor lock in note organizer, todo list desktop application. Work offline with text, markdown and pdf files.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Markdown support
     
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