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24 alternatives to Fadeboard

Note taking for things you don't need to remember

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Fadeboard launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Fadeboard 2▲69

   Passive and organized note taking

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Jot▲235

   The no-fuss way to take notes

   2018 · gogetjot.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Manifest▲248

   A simple grid-based pinboard for note taking.

   2020 · manifest.app · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Online NotesPad▲247

   Free online notes taking app

   2025 · onlinenotespad.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Vivasnote▲99

   Simple, easy-to-use visual whiteboard note-taking tool

   2023 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Browser Notes▲128

   Your ideas, organized - not uploaded

   Jul 2026 · browsernotes.xyz · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Temporary Note – Convenient way to use a browser tab as a notepad▲45

   Simple, free online notepad for quick notes, to-do lists, and memos. No sign-up required. Start writing instantly.

   2023 · temporarynote.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Fleeting Notes▲63

   Capture and connect your thoughts

   2022 · fleetingnotes.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Notepad▲77

   Simple app to take notes.

   2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Fadepad▲2

    Write it down, let it go - notes that fade away

    Sep 2026 · fadepad.app · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Notepad▲113

    A rich, distraction-free alternative to sticky notes 📋

    2018 · notepad.microtheta.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Context Note▲114

    take notes on the web with their context

    2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Note Canvas▲68

    Have FUN writing notes--text, flashcards, and other objects.

    2021 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    TabNote▲117

    Use your Browser as your Notepad

    2018 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Page Notes Sidebar▲107

    Capture thoughts where they happen

    2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Take Notes▲78

    Handwritten notes made easy

    2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Note It▲59

    A feature packed note-taking extension with OCR support

    2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Memo Reminders▲79

    Simple yet powerful reminders.

    2020 · memoreminders.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Faden▲62

    Discover a new way to manage your day

    2021 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    scatteredNote▲82

    Simple UI to grab content and take note easily

    2023 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Bananote▲45

    Simple note taking

    2020 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Justnote▲65

    A privacy-focused note taking app

    2022 · justnote.cc · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Notes Keeper▲32

    Create notes, memos and to-do lists in no time

    2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Umbrella Note – Simple app for notes and journals▲71

    Where Ideas Converge

    2018 · umbrellanote.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →