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24 alternatives to Notepad Tab

A simple, secure and private note taking tool.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Notepad Tab launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Notes Tab▲209

   Take notes faster and easier

   2024 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Notepad▲113

   A rich, distraction-free alternative to sticky notes 📋

   2018 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Notepad▲77

   Simple app to take notes.

   2022 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Online NotesPad▲247

   Free online notes taking app

   2025 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   TabNote▲117

   Use your Browser as your Notepad

   2018 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   TabNotes▲95

   Markdown notepad in your new tab

   2020 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Tab Text▲174

   Synchronized notepad in every new tab

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   TabNote.one▲12

   Quick notes that stay private and disappear when you’re done

   2024 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Tab Notes▲90

   Turn your browser new tab into a distraction-free notepad

   17d ago · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    TabNote 2.0▲84

    Simple yet powerful note-taking app for Chrome

    2019 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Textpad▲200

    Simple online notepad, no fancy stuff. Just write.

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Side Notepad▲165

    Write notes without leaving your work

    2025 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Stashpad▲178

    Jot it down, organize later

    2022 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Tab Notes▲74

    Make notes on the browser new tab like articles

    2022 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    NoteUX Chrome Extension▲123

    Capture notes on every new Tab

    2025 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Flowbar 2.0▲75

    Multi-functional browser organizer & note taking tool

    2020 · its alternatives →

17. 17TN
    Temporary Note – Convenient way to use a browser tab as a notepad▲45

    2023 · temporarynote.com · its alternatives →

18. 18NM
    Note, my simple command-line note taking app▲81

    2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Music Notepad▲76

    Keep track of all your musical ideas in one place!

    2020 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Cleanpad▲8

    Your notes are YOUR notes.

    2024 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Markdown New Tab▲94

    Write notes in Markdown directly in the 'New Tab' page

    2020 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Browser Note (Chrome Extension)▲97

    Effortless note-taking in your browser

    2023 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Quick Notes▲70

    Maintain organized notes on every new tab 📝

    2019 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Online Notepad▲3

    Free Online Notepad: Write, Save, and Share Your Notes

    2025 · 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 →