Microsoft OneNote Alternatives

Microsoft OneNote is described as 'Part of the Microsoft 365 Copilot, is a digital notebook application that gives people one place to gather notes and information. It also offers shared notebooks, syncing between multiple computers and devices via Windows' and is a leading Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft OneNote for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Microsoft OneNote alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like Microsoft OneNote are Zim, Joplin, NoteLedge and sNotes – Students Notes.

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Microsoft OneNote alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Task Management Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Open Source, iPhone, EU, Free, Android and Self-Hosted. 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 Microsoft OneNote.
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  1. Noteastic icon
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    Tired of OneNote's bloat? Annoyed by GoodNotes weak performance on Windows? Noteastic is the handwritten note-taking app Windows users have been waiting for.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Coline icon
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    An all in one productivity workspace that unifies calendar, tasks, notes, docs, files, messaging, email, and AI assistance in one app.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  3. Elasticnote icon
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    Elasticnote is a privacy-first note-taking web app that lets you create unlimited notes while keeping full control of your data. Notes can be saved directly to your local disk for maximum privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Noteon icon
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    Team collaboration workspace similar to notion. Has team notes, whiteboards, diagrams and dynamic generated UI for graphs, dashboards and visualizations of your knowledgebase.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. A native macOS app that reimagines note-taking. Capture ideas in a familiar chat interface, organize with stacks, and dive deeper with threads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Notes. Just What You Need.

    Simplicity that speaks for itself. Convenience that comes with it.

    Helping you stay focused—just on your notes.

    This app does not collect any user's personal information.

    Privacy Policy: https://small.dalgu.app/en/minimo/privacy

    Terms o.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. Lockbook icon
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    Privacy shouldn't be a compromise. That's why we created Lockbook, a secure note-taking app that lets you record, sync, and share your thoughts. We collect no personal information and encrypt your notes so even we can't see them.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. TUI-Journal is a terminal-based application written in Rust that allows you to write and manage your journal/notes from within the comfort of your terminal. It provides a simple and efficient interface for creating and organizing your thoughts, ideas, and reflections.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  9. MyFreelancerMate is a lightweight project management platform built specifically for solo freelancers such as developers, designers, marketers, and writers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Snipcabin icon
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    With Snipcabin, you can copy notes and links with a click online. You can organize notes using tags and nested collections, and use descriptions to identify notes faster

    9 Snipcabin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Pivot.app icon
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    Pivot is a workspace platform for communities, courses, projects, and teams. It combines real-time and async communication tools.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. NoteDiscovery is a lightweight, self-hosted note-taking application that puts you in complete control of your knowledge base. Write, organize, and discover your notes with a beautiful, modern interface—all running on your own server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
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