Note-Taking Apps

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  Simplenote

  Free

  The simplest way to keep notes.

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  CherryTree

  Free

  A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.

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  Evernote Free

  Free

  Take notes, track tasks, and save things you find online.

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  Rnote

  Free

  Sketch and take handwritten notes.

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  Xournal++

  Free

  Take handwritten notes with ease.

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  Joplin

  Free

  A free, open source note taking and to-do application.

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  Obsidian

  Free

  The free and flexible app for your private thoughts.

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  OneNote

  Free

  Capture your text, images, video, and audio notes.

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  Simple Sticky Notes

  Free

  A simple, easy-to-use, absolutely free, fast and efficient note taking software.

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  CintaNotes

  Free Trial

  Take notes quickly and conveniently.

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  Knowte

  Free

  A note taking application that allows you to quickly and easily organize and find your notes.

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  Notezilla

  Free Trial

  Stick notes to Anything.

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  DesktopNoteOK

  Free

  Notes on the desktop under Windows 11, 10, alternative to Short Note!

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  Standard Notes

  Free

  Capture your infinite mind, securely.

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  Trilium Notes

  Free

  Build your personal knowledge base with Trilium Notes.

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  LiquidText

  Free Trial

  Annotate & review documents

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  Microsoft Journal

  Free

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  QOwnNotes

  Free

  Free open source plain-text file markdown note taking with Nextcloud / ownCloud integration.

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  Stickies

  Free

  A PC utility written to replace Post-It-style notes left stuck to your monitor.

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  Turtl

  Free

  A private place to keep your notes, research, passwords, bookmarks, dream logs, photos, documents.