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The best alternative to Notion is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Notion and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Notion are Zim, Nuclino, Cryptee and QOwnNotes.

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  1. Joplin icon

    Joplin

     899 likes

    Open source app for managing notes and to-dos with Markdown support. Syncs seamlessly across devices using services like Dropbox and OneDrive. Offers end-to-end encrypted synchronicity, offline access, rich import/export options, and a Web Clipper for browsers.

    142 Joplin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Joplin vs Notion Comments
    Johxz
    Negative
    11

    Oh come on who added Joplin as alternative to Notion? haha :D Joplin is very far behind what Notion offers. Joplin don't have a tree organization structure, don't have nodes, blocks, properties, custom properties, todo, list, tasks, wiki, calendar, node links, templates, icons, etc. Joplin is just a simple note taken app nothing more. Notion allow you all I mention, you can plan track your projects, life and more.

    Guest
    Positive
    4

    If the devs will keep developing this app it could be the biggest competitor for Evernote.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    martinzeman
    Negative
    0

    Notion is not just a note taking app, it's also a database mananger, Joplin does not come close.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceNotion is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Joplin is Privacy focused, Lightweight and MinimalisticNotion is not according to our users
  2. Zim icon

    Zim

     513 likes

    Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by either clicking on the "Create new note"...

    336 Zim alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Zim vs Notion Comments
    Wesley Jensen
    0

    Good concept, but limited by the lack of a mobile app.

    LordMax
    Positive
    0

    really good but only for linux, in windows it's too limited

    • Zim is Free and Open SourceNotion is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Zim is Lightweight and Privacy focusedNotion is not according to our users
  4. Nuclino icon

    Nuclino

     135 likes

    Nuclino is a unified workspace where teams can bring all their knowledge, docs, and projects together in one place. It’s a modern, simple, and blazingly fast way to collaborate, without the chaos of files and folders, context switching, or silos.

    352 Nuclino alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
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    Nuclino vs Notion Comments
    Michael Chung
    Positive
    2

    Not as feature-packed as Notion but a lot faster. It uses a very similar approach to organizing and structuring content.

    Mike Flanagan
    Positive
    5

    Notion is a bit over-engineered, things get messy really fast. It's okay for a single user, while Nuclino shines as a team tool.

    Karim Abud
    Positive
    1

    More lightweight and easy-to-use than Notion.

    • Nuclino is Freemium and ProprietaryNotion is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Nuclino is Lightweight and MinimalisticNotion is not according to our users
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    Craft

    Craft offers document creation with stunning visuals, seamless navigation, and effortless sharing. Nest notes, use AI for summaries, and export in multiple formats.

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  6. Cryptee icon

    Cryptee

     108 likes

    Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. QOwnNotes icon

    QOwnNotes

     99 likes

    Plain text notepad with markdown support and todo list manager for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows, that works together with the notes application of ownCloud.

    289 QOwnNotes alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt
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  8. La Suite Docs icon

    La Suite Docs

     22 likes

    Collaborative platform for real-time note-taking, documentation, and wikis, featuring offline editing, granular permissions, AI-assisted writing, multiple export formats, user-friendly formatting, scalable team support, customizable templates, and open-source licensing.

    89 La Suite Docs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  10. Deta Surf icon

    Deta Surf

     24 likes

    Workspace fusing browsing, file management, and AI with local-first data; offers note-taking, applet creation, offline media storage, YouTube and PDF interaction, customizable AI-powered notes, citation tools, split views, sidebar navigation, and privacy features.

    64 Deta Surf alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Capacities icon

    Capacities

     42 likes

    Capacities offers a revolutionary note-taking experience by utilizing a network-based structure for knowledge capture and organization. Users create unique entities like ideas and questions in a graph view, fostering personalized and interconnected know-how beyond traditional folders.

    99 Capacities alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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  12. Craft icon

    Craft

     45 likes

    Craft offers document creation with stunning visuals, seamless navigation, and effortless sharing. Nest notes, use AI for summaries, and export in multiple formats.

    119 Craft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Craft vs Notion Comments
    keraf
    Positive
    0

    Organizing notes and sharing beautiful documents is a breeze with Craft!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Craft is Freemium and ProprietaryNotion is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Craft is LightweightNotion is not according to our users
  13. XWiki icon

    XWiki

     98 likes

    XWiki is the ultimate open-source structured wiki designed to enhance business collaboration and efficiency. Tailored for tech-savvy professionals, XWiki’s extensibility, customization, and flexibility make it indispensable for managing large projects and datasets, while...

    129 XWiki alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  14. Focal - Notes & Tasks icon

    Focal - Notes & Tasks

     7 likes

    Effortlessly organize notes and tasks using Focal's intuitive tree structure. Create diverse note types, use powerful search, efficient tagging, and customizable settings to enhance productivity and maintain focus.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
    Organize tasks and notes in a tree structure
     
  15. Looksyk icon

    Looksyk

     5 likes

    A simple personal knowledge platform with a focus on clean Markdown files, simple queries and a journal.

    63 Looksyk alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Chromium
    • Google Chrome
    • Electron
    Journal View
     
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