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The best alternative to Google Keep is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Keep and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Google Keep are Evernote, Beaver Notes, Marknote and Craft.

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Google Keep alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Text Editors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Privacy focused, Open Source, Android + Free, Linux, Free, Self-Hosted and Mac. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Google Keep.
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  1. PrivacyNotes icon
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    PrivacyNotes

    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.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  2. Joplin icon

    Joplin

     946 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.

    227 Joplin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • 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
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  3. Evernote icon

    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.

    128 Evernote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire
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    • European Union flagEU
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  5. Beaver Notes icon

    Beaver Notes

     77 likes

    Your personal note-taking haven for privacy and efficiency.

    113 Beaver Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
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  6. Marknote icon

    Marknote

     29 likes

    Marknote lets you create rich text notes and easily organise them into notebooks. You can personalise your notebooks by choosing an icon and accent color for each one, making it easy to distinguish between them and keep your notes at your fingertips.

    135 Marknote alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    • European Union flagEU
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  7. Craft icon

    Craft

     49 likes

    Craft offers document creation with stunning visuals, seamless navigation, and effortless sharing. Nest notes, use AI for summaries, and export in multiple formats.

    160 Craft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU
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  9. Notefox icon

    Notefox

     20 likes

    Take notes on any website, organize notes for whole domains or specific pages, access all in a management page, use export, import, tagging, search, sticky-notes, auto-saving, and customizable keyboard shortcuts, all in a locally stored browser extension.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • European Union flagEU
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  10. Norka icon

    Norka

     4 likes

    Imagine a hassle-free text-writing experience. Don't worry about saving files, complex markup, or accidentally deleted notes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • elementary OS
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    • European Union flagEU
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  11. Notes (PFA) icon

    Notes (PFA)

     3 likes

    Privacy Friendly Notes allows you to take and manage notes on Android devices. It belongs to the Privacy Friendly Apps group developed by the research group SECUSO at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. More information can be found an secuso.org/pfa

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    • F-Droid
    • Android
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    • European Union flagEU
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  12. KleverNotes icon

    KleverNotes

     2 likes

    KleverNotes is a note-taking and management application for your mobile and desktop devices. It uses Markdown and allows you to preview your content.

    58 KleverNotes alternatives

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • European Union flagEU
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  13. Material Notes icon

    Material Notes

     2 likes

    Simple, local, material design notes.

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • European Union flagEU
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  14. merkio icon

    merkio

     1 like

    merkio is a free app for sharing shopping lists, to-do lists and notes in real time with your family, flatmates, club or team. Create a group, invite others with a code or link, and every change — like checking off an item — instantly shows up for everyone, no refresh needed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Online
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    • European Union flagEU
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  15. PANACHES icon

    PANACHES

     Like

    PANACHES is a local-first desktop workspace for makers, writers, developers and multidisciplinary creators.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    Welcome workspace
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