Memos AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Todo List Managers like Memos

Memos is described as 'A privacy-first, lightweight note-taking service. Easily capture and share your great thoughts' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Memos for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Mac and Android Tablet apps. The best Memos alternative is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Memos are Standard Notes, Google Keep, Turtl and WriteOn.

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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.

    109 Joplin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    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
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  2. Standard Notes icon

    Standard Notes

     683 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.

    122 Standard Notes alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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  4. Google Keep icon

    Google Keep

     835 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.

    106 Google Keep alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Digital journaling solution offering privacy controls, secure cross-device sync, multimedia support, timeline view, calendar and Throwback features, Google Drive backup, customizable entries, import/export options, weather, and l...

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  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
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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  7. WriteOn icon

    WriteOn

     12 likes

    Simple Notes Jetpack Compose - Clean, intuitive note-taking open source app.

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    • Android
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  8. Anchor icon

    Anchor

     10 likes

    Offline-first, self-hostable note app supporting rich text formatting, tag-based organization, customizable backgrounds, pinning, search, archiving, admin management, trash recovery, mobile and web access, sync, privacy safeguards, and dark or light themes.

    52 Anchor alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  10. Niphtio icon

    Niphtio

     9 likes

    Save and organize online content—articles, recipes, videos—in one place with Niphtio. You can also quickly save links from other apps including Mail, Safari, and iMessage by simply clicking the "Share" button.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. mymind icon

    mymind

     20 likes

    All your ·notes· ·bookmarks·, ·inspiration· ·articles· and ·images· in one single, private place, enhanced with artificial intelligence.

    41 mymind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Brave
    • Safari
    mymind screenshot 1
     
  12. Walling icon

    Walling

     44 likes

    Working on a project, researching a topic or writing an article? Walling makes it easy to break down your ideas, refine them and visually organize them.

    281 Walling alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  13. Reset icon

    Reset

     6 likes

    Discover stress relief in just 5 minutes a day with a journal that guides you through identifying and challenging anxious thoughts. Analyze anxiety sources, rewrite healthier thoughts, and track your progress as you form a consistent habit over time for long-term mental well-being.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Reset screenshot 1
     
  14. still: voice journaling icon

    still: voice journaling

     6 likes

    still is a journaling app for people who want to actually understand who they are. Talk about whatever’s on your mind — still listens, AI breaks it down, and you get instant insights about your emotions and patterns, allowing you to understand yourself fully.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  15. Day One icon

    Day One

     93 likes

    Day One is a simple way to journal application for the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android

    161 Day One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome
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