Microsoft Sticky Notes Alternatives

Microsoft Sticky Notes is described as 'A brand new Sticky Notes for Windows has arrived! Thanks to a new and improved design, added intelligence and Pen support, it is now easier than ever to quickly capture and add context to all your notes' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Sticky Notes for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Microsoft Sticky Notes alternative is Notefox, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft Sticky Notes are Tomboy, Notezilla, Stickies and Milanote.

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  1. Noticky icon

    Noticky

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    Colorful sticky notes that float above every window. Capture ideas instantly from the menu bar with a global shortcut. Markdown, widgets, iCloud sync, and Touch ID lock.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU
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  2. QStickyNotes icon

    QStickyNotes

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    QStickyNotes is a lightweight tray-based sticky notes application for Linux, inspired by indicator-stickynotes but intentionally kept simple.

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    • Linux
    • BY flagBelarus
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  4. PinSlip icon

    PinSlip

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    Capture now, organize later. AI ready and local first sticky note for desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • CN flagChina
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  6. DesktopNoteOK icon

    DesktopNoteOK

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    For quick creation of desktop notes on the Windows desktop, with beautiful random options and various customization options.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  8. Noty - Sticky Notes icon

    Noty - Sticky Notes

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    Sticky notes that live at the edge of your screen. Native macOS, SwiftUI + AppKit, local-only with encrypted note bodies.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • DZ flagAlgeria
    Noty - Sticky Notes screenshot 1
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  9. Hold My Notes icon

    Hold My Notes

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    Hold My Notes keeps a deck of sticky notes on the right edge of your Mac. At rest it is a thin pill; move the pointer over and the notes fan out. Encrypted on your machine, no account, macOS 13 or later.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • IN flagIndia
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