Note-Taking Apps

Joplin
Free
A free, open source note taking and to-do application.
Xournal++
Free (Open Source)
Take handwritten notes with ease.
Notezilla
Free Trial
Stick notes to Anything.
Rnote
Free
Sketch and take handwritten notes.
Microsoft Journal
Free
QOwnNotes
Free
Free open source plain-text file markdown note taking with Nextcloud / ownCloud integration.
RedNotebook
Free
A modern journal.
Standard Notes
Free
Capture your infinite mind, securely.
CintaNotes
Free Trial
Take notes quickly and conveniently.
MedleyText
Free Trial
Make programming notes that matter. Get MedleyText and take coding notes with style.
OneNote
Free
Capture your text, images, video, and audio notes.
Zim Desktop Wiki
Free
Bring the concept of a wiki to your desktop.
AllMyNotes Organizer Lite
Free (For Personal Use)
Store all your info well organized, safely locked by password, ready for fast accessand fast search.
CherryTree
Free
A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.
DesktopNoteOK
Free
Notes on the desktop under Windows 11, 10, alternative to Short Note!
Evernote Free
Free
Take notes, track tasks, and save things you find online.
PNotes.NET
Free
A light-weight, flexible, skinnable manager of virtual notes on your desktop.
Simple Sticky Notes
Free
A simple, easy-to-use, absolutely free, fast and efficient note taking software.
StickyPad
Free
An invaluable, easy-to-use tool that lets you place sticky notes on your desktop.
Turtl
Free
A private place to keep your notes, research, passwords, bookmarks, dream logs, photos, documents.