Microsoft Sticky Notes Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Microsoft Sticky Notes for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative 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 available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Microsoft Sticky Notes are Notezilla, Milanote, Stickies and 7 Sticky Notes.

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Microsoft Sticky Notes alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Sticky Notes Apps or Todo List Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows and Open Source. 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 Sticky Notes.
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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.

    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. 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
     
  6. 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
     
  7. Stickies icon
     1 like

    Visual project management and note taking app for curating, organizing, and managing your work - on your own or with a team.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. Enables you to take your square Post-it® Notes from the analog world to the digital, seamlessly and easily.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Abookmark icon
     7 likes

    Advanced bookmark and tab manager comes with bookmark bar, side panel and vertical tabs, tags...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Take notes lightning-fast right inside your browser! It is a unique take on Safe & quick jotting down experience. Must try for everyone who work on laptops / desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
     
  11. NoteFly icon
     5 likes

    NoteFly is a small advance note taking application that allows you to create sticky notes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. Stick A Note icon
     13 likes

    Stick a text note to a window of program or document. The note shows only on that window and moves with it. Press hotkey Win+n on a program or document window to stick a note to it, and afterwards to toggle it.

    23 Stick A Note alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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