WriteOn AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like WriteOn

WriteOn is described as 'Simple Notes Jetpack Compose - Clean, intuitive note-taking open source app' and is a Note-taking tool in the backup & sync category. There are more than 10 alternatives to WriteOn for a variety of platforms, including Android, F-Droid, Mac, Android Tablet and Windows apps. The best WriteOn alternative is Notesnook, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WriteOn are Fossify Notes, EasyNotes, Notally and Memory.

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WriteOn alternatives page was last updated Mar 28, 2025
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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.

    265 Notesnook alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PK flagPakistan

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  Private notes
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Note organization
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Web Clipper
    12.  Reminders

    Notesnook VS WriteOn

     

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

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

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceWriteOn is Free and Open Source
    • Notesnook is Privacy focusedWriteOn is not according to our users
  2. Fossify Notes icon

    Fossify Notes

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    Introducing Fossify Notes – your ultimate tool for effortless note-taking, organization, and planning. Simplify your life with this intuitive organizer designed to streamline your tasks and ideas effortlessly.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Fossify Notes screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Distraction-free
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Auto-saving
    8.  Note organization

    Fossify Notes VS WriteOn

     
  4. EasyNotes icon

    EasyNotes

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    EasyNotes: Jetpack Compose MVVM for seamless note-taking. Effortless creation, editing, and organization.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    EasyNotes screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Minimalistic
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Syntax Highlighting

    EasyNotes VS WriteOn

     
  5. Notally icon

    Notally

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    A minimalistic notes app. Notally it's extremely light, minimalistic and elegant. There are minimal dependencies and lines of code. (All without compromising on readability).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Notally screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Local Storage
    3.  Tagging
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Automatic Backup
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Note organization
    9.  Export to PDF
    10.  Auto-saving

    Notally VS WriteOn

     
  6. Memory icon

    Memory

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    Self-hosted and open source note-taking app focused on minimalism and efficiency. Offers simple folder organization, keyboard shortcuts, instant URL formatting, and local media storage under /notes, reducing complexity in organizing thoughts.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Memory screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Note organization
    5.  Local Storage
    6.  Rich text editing
    7.  Content Templates
    8.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Memory VS WriteOn

     

    • Memory is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to WriteOn.

    • Memory is Free and Open SourceWriteOn is also Free and Open Source
    • Memory is Privacy focused and LightweightWriteOn is not according to our users
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    Glassnote

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    A beautifully designed, native plaintext note-taking app for macOS 13+. No rich text errors, no distractions—just fast, lightweight notes that stay private.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Glassnote screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Fast speed
    7.  Local Storage

    Glassnote VS WriteOn

     

    • Glassnote is the most popular commercial alternative to WriteOn.

    • Glassnote is Paid and ProprietaryWriteOn is Free and Open Source
    • Glassnote is Privacy focused and LightweightWriteOn is not according to our users
  9. NotallyX icon

    NotallyX

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    Minimalistic Android note taking App | Notally, but eXtended.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    NotallyX screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Works Offline

    NotallyX VS WriteOn

     
  10. Noto icon

    Noto

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    Noto is an opensource minimal Note-Taking app that meets customer expectations with privacy in mind.

    55 Noto alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SA flagSaudi Arabia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Noto screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Reminders
    6.  File Tagging
    7.  Notebook

    Noto VS WriteOn

     
  11. Quillpad icon

    Quillpad

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    Quillpad is a fork of an original app called Quillnote. The development stopped on the original app and PR backlogs were not cleared up. The community showed much interest in the app for continued development and so this fork was created.

    75 Quillpad alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Quillpad screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    9. Nextcloud icon  Sync with Nextcloud

    Quillpad VS WriteOn

     
  12. Simple Notes icon

    Simple Notes

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    A simple textfield for adding quick notes.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Simple Notes screenshot 1
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    Warning

    The Simple Mobile Tools suite of mobile apps have been bought by ZipoApps in December 2023, and now show some ads, while not being open source anymore. If you're looking for something similar to the original Simple Mobile Tools apps, you should take a look at the Fossify suite of apps (listed on AlternativeTo). More information here: Simple Mobile Tools bought by ZipoApps, sparks controversy over future of open source apps

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Widgets

    Simple Notes VS WriteOn

     
  13. JustNotes App icon

    JustNotes App

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    JustNotes is simple android app for taking notes, like there have been tens of thousands before. App uses Room database.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    JustNotes App screenshot 1
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    JustNotes App screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Reminders

    JustNotes App VS WriteOn

     
  14. Notedrafts icon

    Notedrafts

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    Notedrafts is a powerful note-taking app that lets you write, draw, and organize your thoughts across different types of documents. Whether you're marking up a PDF, writing on a large canvas, or taking notes in a long vertical layout, Notedrafts adapts to your workflow.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Notedrafts screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Note organization
    6.  Customizable templates
    7.  Content Templates
    8.  Import PDF
    9.  Notebook
    10.  Document templates
    11.  Freeform notes

    Notedrafts VS WriteOn

     
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