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, Web-based, Android and iPhone apps. The best Microsoft OneNote alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like Microsoft OneNote are Joplin, NoteLedge, Zim and sNotes – Students Notes.

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  1. All-in-one life organizer combining journal, planner, notes, habits, and goals in one interconnected system. Mobile-first, offline-first, with optional E2E encryption.

    54 Journal it! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Online
     
  2. Aktaba icon
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    Aktaba is a frictionless Personal Knowledge Management System (PKMS) designed for researchers, students, and thinkers who want the power of networked thought without the "learning cliff" of complex plugins or rigid databases.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. Wedding guest management tool that replaces your spreadsheet. Send each household a unique magic link, guests fill in their own RSVP, meal choice, dietary needs, and mailing address, and it all syncs to your dashboard automatically.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  4. Vestron icon
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    AI-powered mobile app that automatically organizes your Instagram saved posts and reels with semantic search.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
     
  5. BrewMemo icon
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    The PRIVACY-FOCUSED Notes App - 100% Made in Germany

    With BrewMemo you manage your notes simply, securely, and privately.

    With BrewMemo you have full control over your notebook and your Markdown notes – always synced, reliably protected, and available on all your devices.

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    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Nextcloud
     
  6. HyNote icon
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    Summarizes PDFs, transcribes lectures and videos in real-time, creates flashcards, quizzes, and study plans, supports audio, text, image, and web input, offers advanced note organization, and allows interactive querying to streamline diverse study workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. xnotes icon
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    xnotes is a handwriting-first notebook for phones and tablets, built for pen and stylus. Write, sketch and annotate with pressure-sensitive, variable-width ink, and nothing you draw is ever flattened.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  8. StickyWall is a zero-friction online sticky notes wall that lets you capture thoughts instantly without signup, folders, or setup. Just open the page and start placing notes anywhere, like using real Post-its on a wall.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. AnySlate icon
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    A cross-platform Markdown editor for macOS, Windows, Linux, and the browser. It combines a professional writing experience with team collaboration and AI integration in one fast, native app.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  10. Lyncus icon
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    We keep repeating things in chat. Things get lost. With Lyncus, a household management chat app, things actually get done.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  11. Introducing Safety Note+: Keep Your Most Private Notes Secure

    Have you ever experienced the frustration of lending someone your phone, only to have them intrude on your personal information? We understand the discomfort that comes with it. That's why we created Safety Note+.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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