AlephNote AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like AlephNote

AlephNote is described as 'Lightweight note taking desktop app usable with multiple backends:' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to AlephNote for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best AlephNote alternative is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AlephNote are Zim, CherryTree, Cryptee and Turtl.

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  1. Joplin icon

    Joplin

     875 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.

    108 Joplin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    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
    Desktop and mobile apps
     

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

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

    • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceAlephNote is Free and Open Source
    • Joplin is Privacy focused, Lightweight and MinimalisticAlephNote is not according to our users
  2. Zim icon

    Zim

     511 likes

    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"...

    318 Zim alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  4. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

     322 likes

    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.

    101 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    CherryTree screenshot 1
     
  5. Cryptee icon

    Cryptee

     103 likes

    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.

    72 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Cryptee screenshot 1
     

    • Cryptee is the most popular SaaS alternative to AlephNote.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceAlephNote is Free and Open Source
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightAlephNote is not according to our users
  6. Turtl icon

    Turtl

     178 likes

    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.

    187 Turtl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Turtl screenshot 1
     
  9. Tomboy icon

    Tomboy

     258 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Always there for the grabbing.
     
  10. UpNote icon

    UpNote

     40 likes

    UpNote is an elegant and powerful note app that works seamlessly across platforms: iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.

    314 UpNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    UpNote screenshot 1
     
  11. CintaNotes icon

    CintaNotes

     227 likes

    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.

    170 CintaNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    CintaNotes screenshot 1
     
  12. FuseBase icon

    FuseBase

     92 likes

    Combines AI-powered client portals, unlimited external accounts, internal workspaces, collaborative document editing, smart task management, and no-code knowledge bases with smart documents, supporting 2000+ embeds for streamlined project delivery and feedback.

    218 FuseBase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Internal and external collaboration.
     
  14. Notepack icon

    Notepack

     16 likes

    Privacy oriented, without vendor lock in note organizer, todo list desktop application. Work offline with text, markdown and pdf files.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Markdown support
     
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