Microsoft Sticky Notes AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to Microsoft Sticky Notes is Tomboy, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft Sticky Notes and many of them are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to Microsoft Sticky Notes are Notezilla, Milanote, Stickies and SnappyNotes.

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  1. Tomboy icon
     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.

    228 Tomboy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    Comments about Tomboy as an Alternative to Microsoft Sticky Notes
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    It doesn't pin your notes on desktop. It's more like note-taking app not sticky notes.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    gautambjain
    Negative
    1

    It is not a sticky notes app.

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    Tomboy icon
    • Most users think Tomboy is a great Microsoft Sticky Notes alternative.

    • Tomboy is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Sticky Notes is Free and Proprietary
  2. Notezilla icon
     426 likes

    Notezilla is the leading sticky notes app for Windows, Android, iPhone/iPad and the web. Set reminders to sticky notes, Pin sticky notes, attach them to websites, docs & folders, sync between PCs and other devices, organize using folders and tags.

    48 Notezilla alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. Milanote icon
     49 likes

    Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.

    317 Milanote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  4. Stickies icon
     89 likes

    Stickies is a PC utility written to replace Post-It-style notes left stuck to your monitor. The design goal behind Stickies is that the program is small and simple. Stickies will not mess with your system files, or write to the Registry.

    97 Stickies alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    Comments about Stickies as an Alternative to Microsoft Sticky Notes
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Includes a fixed width font and a lot of other options.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Stickies is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Sticky Notes is also Free and Proprietary
    • Stickies is LightweightMicrosoft Sticky Notes is not according to our users
  5. SnappyNotes icon
     2 likes

    SnappyNotes brings you a sleek, modern sidebar notepad built to blend seamlessly with your workflow. Effortlessly record your insights on the fly and keep your focus where it belongs.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. NoteGlow icon
     3 likes

    NoteGlow is a beautiful and elegant Mac Sticky Note app. Making the notes always visible on desktop or in menubar.

    52 NoteGlow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. SideNotes icon
     4 likes

    Instant-access notes app opens from your screen edge for capturing text, links, images, screenshots, color codes, and code snippets with folders and color tags, cloud sync, Markdown, drag-and-drop, customization, and off-screen clutter-free organization.

    44 SideNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. Type lets you quickly jot things down with the timestamp attached, without interrupting your flow.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. 7 Sticky Notes icon
     21 likes

    7 Sticky Notes is a desktop sticky notes program. A free alternative for Windows Vista's notes. Something similar to Windows 7 notes, but with more features.

    40 7 Sticky Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Noted. icon
     10 likes

    Noted is an audio recording and note-taking app for lectures, meetings, interviews, conferences and more, making it easy to record every moment with confidence.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  11. Pinny Notes icon
     3 likes

    Pinny Notes is a sticky note application with a button to "pin" a note making it always on top above other windows. A number of other handy tools are also available via the right click menus.

    45 Pinny Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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