Windows Sticky Notes Alternatives

Windows Sticky Notes is described as 'Sticky Notes got even more useful in Windows 7. Now you can format text, resize, and flip through open notes' and is a Sticky Notes app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Windows Sticky Notes for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Windows Sticky Notes alternative is Tomboy, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows Sticky Notes are Notefox, Notezilla, Milanote and Stickies.

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  1. PNotes icon
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    PNotes (Pinned Notes or Portable Notes, use what you prefer) is written entirely in C and Windows API (with Pelles C for Windows IDE) - so it is fast and light-weight. It has flexible settings - both for the program in whole and for individual note.

    75 PNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  2. 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 types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
     
  3. 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.

    45 SideNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  4. StyncyNotes icon
     1 like

    Sticky Notes app for Android that understands the Linux Mint Sticky Note file for Sticky Notes + SyncThing = StyncyNotes

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  5. Note Board icon
     16 likes

    Productivity app. Save information like a sticky notes. You can create notes with images, videos or whatever you want. Save pages to read later or capture any web content with the chrome or firefox extension. Share boards with your friends. Create public boards.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  6. Xpad icon
     8 likes

    Xpad is a sticky note application for jotting down things to remember.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  7. Mac Stickies icon
     1 like

    Stickies is an application for Apple Macintosh computers that puts Post-it note-like windows on the screen for the user to write short reminders, notes and other clippings.

    11 Mac Stickies alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. StickyPad icon
     3 likes

    StickyPad is an invaluable, easy-to-use tool that lets you place sticky notes on your desktop. You can type notes to yourself, set meeting and appointment reminders, keep track of a to-do list, and anything else you would do with paper notes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    51 DesktopNoteOK alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Noticky icon
     1 like

    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

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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