Tracks AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to Tracks is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Tracks and loads of them are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to Tracks are Trilium Notes, Cryptee, UpNote and CintaNotes.

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Tracks is a web-based application to help you implement David Allen’s Getting Things Done™ methodology. It was built using Ruby on Rails, and comes with a built-in webserver (WEBrick), so that you can run it on your own...

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Tracks alternatives page was last updated Aug 20, 2020
  1. CherryTree icon
     306 likes

    A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.

    62 CherryTree alternatives
    CherryTree screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    4.  Includes images in notes
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Tree view
    7.  Text-manipulation
    8.  Internal linking
    9.  Rich text editing
    10.  Tree Style Tabs
    11.  Export to HTML
    12.  Active Development
    13.  Tagging
    14.  Syntax Highlighting
    15.  Outline folding
    16.  Outline organization
    17.  Outline mode
    18.  Portable
    19.  Support for MarkDown
    20.  Code Formatting
    CherryTree iconTracks Icon

    CherryTree VS Tracks

    Is CherryTree a good alternative to Tracks?
     
    • CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Tracks.

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

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceTracks is also Free and Open Source
  2. Trilium Notes icon
     88 likes

    Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.

    341 Trilium Notes alternatives
    Trilium Notes screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Knowledge base
    2.  Tree of notes
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Encrypted Notes
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  REST API
    9.  Web Clipper
    10.  Support for scripting
    11.  Notebook
    12.  Electron based
    13.  Distraction-free
    14.  Hierarchical Structure
    15.  Real time collaboration
    16.  Tag based
    Discontinued

    Trilium transitions into maintenance mode and don't plan adding any new major functionality. You can take a look at this community fork: https://github.com/TriliumNext

    Trilium Notes iconTracks Icon

    Trilium Notes VS Tracks

    Is Trilium Notes a good alternative to Tracks?
     
    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Tracks.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceTracks is also Free and Open Source
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focusedTracks is not according to our users
  3. Cryptee icon
     89 likes

    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.

    38 Cryptee alternatives
    Cryptee Photo Gallery / Albums

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    4.  Rich text editing
    5.  Cloud Hosting
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  File Storage
    9.  WYSIWYG Support
    10.  Tagging
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  Export to PDF
    13.  Evernote import
    14.  Encrypted Documents
    15.  Integrated PDF Viewer
    16.  Hashtags
    Cryptee iconTracks Icon

    Cryptee VS Tracks

    Is Cryptee a good alternative to Tracks?
     
    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Tracks.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceTracks is Free and Open Source
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightTracks is not according to our users
  4. UpNote icon
     35 likes

    UpNote is an elegant and powerful note app that works seamlessly across platforms: iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.

    303 UpNote alternatives
    UpNote screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Nested Folders
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Distraction-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No Coding Required
    10.  Markdown preview
    11.  Web Clipper
    12.  Syntax Highlighting
    13.  File Tagging
    14.  Support for LaTeX
    15.  Unified inbox
    16.  WYSIWYG Support
    17.  Zettelkasten note method
    UpNote iconTracks Icon

    UpNote VS Tracks

    Is UpNote a good alternative to Tracks?
     
    • UpNote is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Tracks.

    • UpNote is Freemium and ProprietaryTracks is Free and Open Source
    • UpNote is LightweightTracks is not according to our users
  5. CintaNotes icon
     227 likes

    CintaNotes is an ultra-ergonomic, productivity-boosting notetaking app for Windows. It will help you collect, organize, and find any information.

    170 CintaNotes alternatives
    CintaNotes screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    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 iconTracks Icon

    CintaNotes VS Tracks

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  6. Zoho Notebook icon
     88 likes

    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...

    324 Zoho Notebook alternatives
    Zoho Notebook screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Web Clipper
    3.  Audio with notes
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Two-factor Authentication
    6.  Handwriting recognition
    7.  Outline organization
    8.  Notebook
    Zoho Notebook iconTracks Icon

    Zoho Notebook VS Tracks

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  7. Milanote icon
     43 likes

    Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.

    335 Milanote alternatives
    Milanote screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Milanote Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Vision board
    4.  Artists dashboard
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Mind Map view
    Milanote iconTracks Icon

    Milanote VS Tracks

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  8. wikidPad icon
     178 likes

    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.

    216 wikidPad alternatives
    wikidPad screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline

    Features

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

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

    wikidPad iconTracks Icon

    wikidPad VS Tracks

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  9. RedNotebook icon
     111 likes

    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.

    173 RedNotebook alternatives
    RedNotebook screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    RedNotebook Features

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

    RedNotebook VS Tracks

    Is RedNotebook a good alternative to Tracks?
     
  10. OmniFocus icon
     142 likes

    OmniFocus is designed to quickly capture your thoughts and ideas to store, manage, and help you process them into actionable to-do items.

    196 OmniFocus alternatives
    Forecast on iOS

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    OmniFocus Features

    1.  Recurring Tasks
    OmniFocus iconTracks Icon

    OmniFocus VS Tracks

    Is OmniFocus a good alternative to Tracks?
     
    • OmniFocus is the most popular commercial alternative to Tracks.

    • OmniFocus is Paid and ProprietaryTracks is Free and Open Source
  11. WizNote icon
     81 likes

    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.

    259 WizNote alternatives
    WizNote screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Sync with Google Calendar
    4.  Portable
    5.  Calendar Integration
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Store by Folder
    8.  Folder Hierarchy
    9.  Support for Docker
    10.  Google Calendar integration
    11.  Save web page for offline use
    12.  Calendar Sync
    13.  Tagging
    WizNote iconTracks Icon

    WizNote VS Tracks

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  12. KDE BasKet icon
     81 likes

    This application provides as many baskets as you wish, and you can drag and drop.

    133 KDE BasKet alternatives
    Welcome page with a black theme.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Protected by Password
    2.  Image Preview
    3.  Tagging
    4.  Wiki
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Notebook
    7.  Integrated Search
    KDE BasKet iconTracks Icon

    KDE BasKet VS Tracks

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