Turtl AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Todo List Managers like Turtl

Turtl is described as 'Whether it's bookmarks or passwords, files or shopping lists...Turtl organizes it all and makes it easy to find later. Sync across your devices. Leave nothing behind' and is a very popular Note-taking tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Turtl for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Windows, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Turtl alternative is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Turtl are Standard Notes, Notesnook, Google Keep and Evernote.

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  1. Joplin icon

    Joplin

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    Open source app for managing notes and to-dos with Markdown support. Syncs seamlessly across devices using services like Dropbox and OneDrive. Offers end-to-end encrypted synchronicity, offline access, rich import/export options, and a Web Clipper for browsers.

    103 Joplin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Online
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    • Most users think Joplin is a great Turtl alternative.

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

    • Joplin is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Turtl.

    • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceTurtl is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Joplin is Lightweight and MinimalisticTurtl is not according to our users
  2. Standard Notes icon

    Standard Notes

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    Secure note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, unlimited syncing across all platforms, offline access, detailed organization through tags, strong passcode and biometric protections, and premium features like encrypted files, themes, web clipper, super note types, and hardware key support.

    112 Standard Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Standard Notes as an Alternative to Turtl
    Guest
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    Standard Notes has everything that Turtl has, except support for images. But they have constant support and updates, sync across all devices, and it's ENCRYPTED.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    encrypted and free version

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Standard Notes is a great Turtl alternative.

    • Standard Notes is Freemium and Open SourceTurtl is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Standard Notes is Minimalistic, Security-focused and CustomizableTurtl is not according to our users
  4. Notesnook icon

    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.

    287 Notesnook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • 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
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    Comments about Notesnook as an Alternative to Turtl
    TBayAreaPat
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    Notesnook Android doesn't support images.

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    • Notesnook is the most popular SaaS alternative to Turtl.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceTurtl is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Notesnook is LightweightTurtl is not according to our users
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  6. Google Keep icon

    Google Keep

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    Google Keep is a multifunctional tool that merges note-taking with browsing, allowing capture of thoughts, checklists, or voice notes, with cross-device synchronization. Features include color-coded notes, voice transcription, geo-fencing, collaboration, cloud storage, and seamless Google integration.

    101 Google Keep alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
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    Comments about Google Keep as an Alternative to Turtl
    John Fastman
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    Google Keep is part of Google's range of services that enable Google to make money through harvesting your private information, including your notes, location, search... Turtl is encrypted and cannot do this. They cannot harvest, lose or give away readable versions of your notes. Stay away from Keep.

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    • This alternative is disputed. Google Keep is a legitimate Turtl alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Google Keep is Free and ProprietaryTurtl is Freemium and Open Source
    • Google Keep is LightweightTurtl is not according to our users
  7. Evernote icon

    Evernote

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    App designed for cross-platform note-taking and organizing. Create notes with text, images, and audio, tag and search them. Features offline access, business card scanning, and presentation modes. Integrate with LinkedIn and secure with a passcode lock.

    76 Evernote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire
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    Comments about Evernote as an Alternative to Turtl
    John Fastman
    Negative
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    Unlike Turtl, Evernote is 1) unencrypted/not very secure privacy-respecting 2) has lost user data in the past, both by software and security errors, 3) closed source (less trustworthy than Turtl), 3) doesn't support linux, 4) feels different on each platform, 5) feels bloated and slow after you put in a sufficient number of notes, 6) The company have and can again make privacy-violating changes to their privacy policy. Turtl is in beta, but aleady infinitely preferable.

    TBayAreaPat
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    Evernote is fussy about your Android version

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    • This alternative is disputed. Evernote is a legitimate Turtl alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Evernote is Freemium and ProprietaryTurtl is Freemium and Open Source
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    Microsoft OneNote

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    Comprehensive digital notebook offering organizers, shared notes, multi-device syncing, and optical character recognition, plus cloud-based data management for efficient information handling and accessibility.

    133 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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  10. Simplenote icon

    Simplenote

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    Made by the company behind WordPress, Simplenote enables users to take notes, lists, and ideas. These notes are stored on the cloud and are accessible across multiple devices.

    107 Simplenote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  11. Zim icon

    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"...

    313 Zim alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    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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    Comments about CherryTree as an Alternative to Turtl
    TBayAreaPat
    Positive
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    CherryTree doesn't support Android

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    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceTurtl is Freemium and Open Source
    • CherryTree is CustomizableTurtl 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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