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24 alternatives to OneNote

Like Evernote, but free with no upselling or ads

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. OneNote launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   OneNote for Mac▲84

   All your notes, on all your devices

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   PalmNote▲84

   Take Notes Without The Hassle

   2014 · palmnote.github.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Laverna▲153

   An open source Evernote alternative

   2017 · laverna.cc · its alternatives →

4. 4
   OneNote for iPhone▲66

   iOS7 redesign, Office Lens, and more

   2014 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Supernote▲97

   An elegant productivity gadget to replace your notebooks

   2022 · supernote.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Simplenote▲124

   Simple, lighter alternative to Evernote

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   TaskClone▲122

   Copy Evernote & OneNote to-do lists to 40+ task apps

   2017 · taskclone.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   OneNote - Redesigned▲14

   Note-taking made easier for everyone.

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Memo▲128

   Simple and elegant notes app on your Mac

   2017 · memo-app.net · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Additor beta▲173

    Pocket and Evernote got a minimal and collaborative baby

    2017 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    a5▲181

    Takes notes in your browser. Elegant & simple.

    2015 · khiry.co · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Skore▲172

    If Evernote and Pinterest had a baby

    2016 · skore.io · its alternatives →

13. 13
    OneNote Clipper 2.0▲69

    Now with intelligent article, recipe and product clipping

    2015 · onenote.cloud.microsoft · its alternatives →

14. 14
    1Memo▲118

    Memo app for minimalists

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Standard Notes▲164

    A simple and private notes app.

    2017 · standardnotes.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Quick Notes▲67

    Quick notes with widget

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    OneTask (Mac)▲146

    Focus on one thing at a time

    2014 · onetask.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Uppernote▲73

    Take notes and keep track of your plans

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    UINotebook▲183

    A notebook for creatives and engineers

    2017 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Notello▲65

    A simple note taking app

    2015 · notello.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Mobile Cards - Beta▲99

    Important websites on one tab in mobile view

    2017 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Note it▲63

    Want to remember something, note it

    2022 · noteitpreview.netlify.app · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Quick Notes 2.0▲84

    Quick note taking app

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Paper▲111

    🚀 An offline note taking app with "networkless" sharing

    2019 · paperapp.vercel.app · 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 →