WebResearch AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like WebResearch

WebResearch is described as 'Web Research is a Windows program that helps you save important information from the Web, store it on your computer, and then organize and reuse it in your projects' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to WebResearch for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best WebResearch alternative is Zim, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WebResearch are CherryTree, Tomboy, RedNotebook and DEVONthink.

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  1. Zim icon
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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"...

    315 Zim alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
    • Zim is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to WebResearch.

    • Zim is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WebResearch.

    • Zim is Free and Open SourceWebResearch is Paid and Proprietary
    • Zim is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWebResearch is not according to our users
  2. CherryTree icon
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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.

    98 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
     
  3. Tomboy icon
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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.

    226 Tomboy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  4. RedNotebook icon
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    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.

    171 RedNotebook alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
     
  5. DEVONthink icon
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    Organizes documents, notes, emails, PDFs, and media using AI-powered search, tagging, and OCR. Supports offline use, syncing across macOS and iOS, encryption, web clipping, automation, and customizable grouping for efficient information management.

    160 DEVONthink alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • DEVONthink is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to WebResearch.

    • DEVONthink is the most popular commercial alternative to WebResearch.

    • DEVONthink is Paid and ProprietaryWebResearch is also Paid and Proprietary
  6. wikidPad icon
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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.

    212 wikidPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  7. Zoho Notebook icon
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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.

    317 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
    • Zoho Notebook is the most popular Web-based, Android & Android Tablet alternative to WebResearch.

    • Zoho Notebook is Freemium and ProprietaryWebResearch is Paid and Proprietary
    • Zoho Notebook is Privacy focusedWebResearch is not according to our users
  8. CintaNotes icon
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    Ultra-ergonomic note app for Windows designed for efficient text capture from any application, file and image attachments, cross-device synchronization, hierarchic tagging, full-text search, encryption of notebooks, automatic backups, and offline use for enhanced safety.

    168 CintaNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    315 Milanote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Milanote is the most popular SaaS alternative to WebResearch.

    • Milanote is Freemium and ProprietaryWebResearch is Paid and Proprietary
  10. WizNote icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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