Notesnook AlternativesNote-taking & Task Management Tools like Notesnook

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   PrivacyNotes

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Workspace with end-to-end encryption, zero-knowledge security, rich notes, private journal, encrypted file storage, password management, cross-platform browser access, open-source cryptography, optional Pro features, and no recurring subscription fees.

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • iPad
   • Google Chrome
   • Software as a Service (SaaS)
   • United States

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   Obsidian

    1233 likes

   Privacy-oriented note-taking app for non-linear thinking, blending knowledge graph creation with wiki-style linking. Supports Markdown, end-to-end encryption, and plugins for customization. Offers distraction-free mode, tags, themes, syntax highlighting, and operates offline without tracking.

   354 Obsidian alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • Canada

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Snapcraft
   • Microsoft Edge
   • Google Chrome
   • Flathub
   • Safari
   • AppImage
   • Mozilla Firefox

   • Canada

   

   

   

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   Positive comment by beaver73728 · Mar 14, 2025

   only difference is that obsidian is closed source.

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   • Obsidian is Freemium and ProprietaryNotesnook is Freemium and Open Source
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   Joplin

    945 likes

   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.

   231 Joplin alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • AppImageHub
   • Snapcraft
   • Google Chrome
   • Flathub
   • PortableApps.com
   • F-Droid
   • Cloudron
   • Homebrew
   • Chocolatey
   • Termux
   • Mozilla Firefox

   • France
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Positive comment by candroid_man · Dec 15, 2021

   I, personally, prefer Notesnook because it is more user-friendly, and has a better UI for desktop and mobile. Notesnook being a newer app, there are some bugs though the developers are very fast with their responses and fixes, and you can even chat with them in their Discord.

   Positive comment by tassie · Mar 2, 2024

   I switched to Joplin after 10 years with Evernote which used to be god in the early days) Then along came Notesnook which seemed better an dit has been, but recent problems which are seemingly difficult to solve kinda make me wish I had stayed with Joplin. Its easy to move from Joplin to Notesnook, but not back it appears. NN will not export to .jex.

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   • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceNotesnook is also Freemium and Open Source
   • Joplin is Minimalistic and DecentralizedNotesnook is not according to our users
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   Anytype

    314 likes

   Manage notes, tasks, and projects offline with Markdown support. Enjoy encrypted storage, P2P syncing, and powerful dynamic collections across all devices, while allowing redistribution and modification for non-commercial uses.

   243 Anytype alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Source Available

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • Switzerland

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • Google Chrome
   • Flathub
   • Flatpak
   • Docker

   • Switzerland

   

   

   

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   Positive comment by Extropyst · Dec 24, 2024

   Currently Notesnook is the best open-source app for notes and knowledge management. Taking into account that Anytype does not have an access lock in the mobile version (whose platform is more susceptible to theft and loss), in the desktop version it only has a PIN, no MFA, biometric lock, or Passkeys.

   https://github.com/anyproto/anytype-kotlin/issues/1356

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   • Anytype is Freemium and Source AvailableNotesnook is Freemium and Open Source
   • Anytype is DecentralizedNotesnook is not according to our users
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   Logseq

    358 likes

   Local-first, privacy-focused notebook supporting Markdown and Emacs Org mode. Offers offline use, encrypted backups, plugin extensibility, LaTeX support, real-time collaboration, and hierarchical organization for personal knowledge management.

   263 Logseq alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Task Management

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • Flathub
   • F-Droid

   • United States

   

   

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   Notion

    687 likes

   Enhance team collaboration and content organization with Notion. Experience real-time access, intuitive drag-and-drop functionalities, and visually simple interfaces designed for productivity in managing tasks, notes, and databases effectively. Ideal for teams of every size.

   421 Notion alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Note-taking
   • Todo List Manager

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Software as a Service (SaaS)

   • United States

   

   

   

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    Standard Notes

     709 likes

    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.

    220 Standard Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK

    • United States

    

    

    

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    Positive comment by bingud · Jul 15, 2026

    similar features - best alternative: open-source E2EE notes

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    • Standard Notes is Freemium and Open SourceNotesnook is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Standard Notes is Minimalistic, Security-focused and CustomizableNotesnook is not according to our users
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    Google Keep

     853 likes

    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.

    178 Google Keep alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear

    • United States

    

    

    

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    Evernote

     2492 likes

    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.

    129 Evernote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • Italy
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire

    • Italy
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Filen

     174 likes

    Filen is a cutting-edge cloud storage provider that offers client-side, end-to-end, zero-knowledge encryption. Headquartered and operated entirely in Germany, Filen is at the forefront of combining comprehensive features with uncompromising privacy and security.

    83 Filen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Cloud Storage
    • File Sync

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Debian
    • AppImage
    • Fedora

    • Germany
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Zettlr

     270 likes

    Unified writing platform offering note-taking, easy citations with Zotero integration, LaTeX/Word templates, snippets, themes, dark modes, code highlighting, multi-language support, and knowledge management with Zettelkasten for seamless writing from notes to books.

    250 Zettlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Text Editor

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com

    • Germany
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Microsoft OneNote

     1150 likes

    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.

    241 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire

    • United States

    

    

    

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    Simplenote

     612 likes

    Cloud-based, open-source note-taking app supporting plain text notes, lists, and ideas with real-time sync, multi-device support, version history, markdown, tagging, collaborative editing, no ads, and free registration required for all cloud features.

    196 Simplenote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Todo List Manager

    Origin

    • United States

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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

    • United States

    

    

    

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