TreePad AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Todo List Managers like TreePad

TreePad is described as 'A free and lightweight outliner, only 465KB in size. It allows you to store all your notes, emails, texts, hyperlinks, etc. into one or multiple plain-text databases. With the look and feel of the familiar Windows Explorer, editing, storing, browsing, searching, and retrieving' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to TreePad for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best TreePad alternative is Notesnook, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like TreePad are Zim, CherryTree, TiddlyWiki and CintaNotes.

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A free and lightweight outliner, only 465KB in size. It allows you to store all your notes, emails, texts, hyperlinks, etc. into one or multiple plain-text databases. With the look and feel of the familiar Windows Explorer,...

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  1. Notesnook icon
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    Notesnook

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    Notesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.

    234 Notesnook alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    Notesnook screenshot 1
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    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  Private notes
    3.  Note organization
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Web Clipper
    9.  Reminders
    10.  Two-factor Authentication
    11.  Unlimited storage
    12.  Encrypted Backup
    13.  Automatic Backup
    14.  WYSIWYG Support
    15.  Distraction-free
    16.  Hierarchical Structure
    Notesnook iconTreePad Icon

    Notesnook VS TreePad

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    • Notesnook is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to TreePad.

    • Notesnook is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to TreePad.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceTreePad is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Notesnook is Privacy focusedTreePad is not according to our users
  2. Zim icon
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    Zim

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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"...

    290 Zim alternatives
    Zim screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Graphviz graph using Diagram plugin
    Formatting options available
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    Hiding all toolbars and statusbar for maximum screen space

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Plain text file
    2.  Wiki-like interface
    3.  Hierarchical Structure
    4.  Cross-Platform
    5.  Note organization
    6.  WYSIWYG Support
    7.  Outliner
    8.  Text formatting
    9.  Portable
    10.  Notebook
    11.  Wiki
    12.  Export to HTML
    13.  Full-Text Search
    14.  LaTeX Equations
    15.  Nested Notes
    16.  Outline folding
    17.  Save as txt
    18.  Dark Mode
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    Zim VS TreePad

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    Comments about Zim as an Alternative to TreePad
     
    snshepherd

    It has similar features, is extensible through plugins and is completely free. =)

    Positive comment •May 7, 2017
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    • Most users think Zim is a great TreePad alternative.

    • Zim is Free and Open SourceTreePad is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Zim is LightweightTreePad is not according to our users
  4. CherryTree icon
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    CherryTree

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

    62 CherryTree alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    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
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    CherryTree VS TreePad

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    Comments about CherryTree as an Alternative to TreePad
     
    Guest

    the import was good format is the same it works the same way very fast to find and add notes

    Positive comment •May 1, 2020
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    Guest

    Hierarchical organization, imports treepad files (.hjt), so I am able to work immediately with my treepad files.

    Positive comment •Nov 3, 2019
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    Guest

    can import treepad (hjt) files supports utf8 encoding

    Positive comment •May 30, 2016
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    • Almost everyone thinks CherryTree is a great TreePad alternative.

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceTreePad is Free Personal and Proprietary
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  6. TiddlyWiki icon
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    TiddlyWiki

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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...

    155 TiddlyWiki alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free

    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.  Offline
    9.  Multiple languages
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  No Coding Required
    12.  WYSIWYG Support
    13.  Notebook
    14.  Encrypted Notes
    15.  0data
    16.  Support for Node.js
    TiddlyWiki iconTreePad Icon

    TiddlyWiki VS TreePad

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    Comments about TiddlyWiki as an Alternative to TreePad
     
    Guest

    I actually moved from TreePad to Tiddlywiki looking for more customisability and industry standards. However I Still value TreePad although not using it, it was my gateway to self designer Get things done system.

    Positive comment •Jun 26, 2020
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    • TiddlyWiki is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to TreePad.

    • TiddlyWiki is Free and Open SourceTreePad is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • TiddlyWiki is CustomizableTreePad is not according to our users
  7. CintaNotes icon
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    CintaNotes

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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.

    170 CintaNotes alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    +3
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    CintaNotes Features

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

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    ToDoList is software in the category of Task Management, Project Management, Productivity, “Getting Things Done” (GTD), Scheduling, and Collaboration.

    261 ToDoList alternatives
    Task Tree

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
    List View
    Burndown View (plugin)
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    Calendar View (plugin)

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Gantt-charts
    3.  Kanban Chart
    4.  Kanban Board
    5.  File Versioning
    6.  Custom fields
    7.  Tree structure
    8.  Outliner
    9.  Export to iCalendar
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  10. Zoho Notebook icon
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    Zoho Notebook

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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...

    324 Zoho Notebook alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
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    +1
    Zoho Notebook screenshot 3

    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
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  11. FuseBase icon
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    FuseBase

     90 likes
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    FuseBase is a comprehensive software solution designed to streamline the interaction between teams and clients. It eliminates the need for clients to navigate multiple applications by providing a singular platform for project briefs, feedback, and updates.

    191 FuseBase alternatives
    FuseBase screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    +3
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    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Goal Tracking
    3.  Reminders
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  Task Time Tracking
    7.  No Coding Required
    8.  Support for @mentions
    9.  Calendar View
    10.  Data visualization
    11.  Progress tracking
    12.  Third party integrations
    13.  Team management
    14.  Document Sharing
    15.  Collaborative Workspaces
    16.  Granular control
    17.  Knowledge base
    18.  Built-in AI Assistant
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  12. wikidPad icon
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    wikidPad

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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.

    216 wikidPad alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    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.

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  13. AllMyNotes Organizer icon
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    AllMyNotes Organizer

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    AllMyNotes Organizer is a multi-functional hierarchical information manager for Windows. Store all your Notes in virtual folders in one file!

    136 AllMyNotes Organizer alternatives
    AllMyNotes Organizer screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    AllMyNotes Organizer screenshot 1
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    +1
    Portable edition

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Low memory footprint
    4.  Protected by Password
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Tree view
    7.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    8.  Tables
    9.  Bible quotes
    10.  Brainstorming
    AllMyNotes Organizer iconTreePad Icon

    AllMyNotes Organizer VS TreePad

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    Comments about AllMyNotes Organizer as an Alternative to TreePad
     
    Guest

    I usually don't even look at freemium products. When InfoSelect decided their product was more valuable than gold, I moved to AMN. It's free version is ok, the upgrade is worth the money. It is more stable than Treepad, Zim and Cherrytree. There are slight differences between all the "tree" notes programs. Never found one I was entirely satisfied with. AllMyNotes is worth a look.

    Positive comment •Jul 21, 2020
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    Guest

    It organizes notes hierarchically.

    Positive comment •Nov 29, 2017
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    • AllMyNotes Organizer is Freemium and ProprietaryTreePad is Free Personal and Proprietary
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