Windows Journal Alternatives for Mac

Windows Journal is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is Notesnook, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Windows Journal and 13 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Windows Journal are Stylus Labs Write, KeepNote, Diarium and NoteLab.

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  1. 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.

    305 Notesnook alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
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    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceWindows Journal is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Notesnook is Privacy focused and LightweightWindows Journal is not according to our users
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    Stylus Labs Write

     35 likes

    Write is a word processor for handwriting, designed primarily for tablets with an active stylus. Write has the functionality of a vector drawing application, plus a unique set of tools which ease the editing of handwritten text.

    35 Stylus Labs Write alternatives

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    • iPhone
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  4. KeepNote icon

    KeepNote

     79 likes

    KeepNote: note-taking and organization. KeepNote is a note taking application that works on Windows, Linux, and

    102 KeepNote alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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  5. Diarium icon

    Diarium

     11 likes

    The most functional journal app for Windows lets you keep all your precious memories in one place and even reminds you to write down your experiences every day.

    53 Diarium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  6. NoteLab icon

    NoteLab

     12 likes

    NoteLab brings the power of digital note taking to Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, and Solaris.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. Soysauce Lab Noto icon

    Soysauce Lab Noto

     8 likes

    Noto is a modern writing app. With delightful interactions, powerful editing tools, and a beautiful design, Noto helps you capture the best of your everyday life.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. Jarnal icon

    Jarnal

     13 likes

    Jarnal is an open-source application for notetaking, sketching, keeping a journal, making a presentation, annotating a document - including pdf - or collaborating using a stylus, mouse or keyboard. It is similar to Microsoft .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    MrWriter

     7 likes

    Notetaking and blackboard replacement application. Inspired by Xournal. Written in C++/Qt for Linux / Windows / Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. Remember The Task icon

    Remember The Task

     15 likes

    Remember The Task is a light-weight ToDo application that allows you to maintain a list of tasks to be done. It Syncs with Remember The Milk so you can manage your tasks on the go using RTM.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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  13. nimblenote icon

    nimblenote

     2 likes

    Simple keyboard-driven note taking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. Pear Note icon

    Pear Note

     6 likes

    Pear Note records audio, video, and what you do, including typing notes and changing slides, on a timeline. Since keystrokes and slide changes are kept on this timeline, you can easily find what was being said during typing or a particular slide.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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