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24 alternatives to Outline

A better way to take notes

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   Outline▲59

   Extension that lets you save quick notes while browsing

   2022 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Drafts▲171

   Distraction-free note taking app

   2022 · getdrafts.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Focus Note▲94

   Crisp note taking app

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Notes▲103

   Streamlined notes: quick & organized

   2024 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Scrintal▲784

   Go from ideas to insights, one block at a time

   2024 · scrintal.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Notebag▲298

   A keyboard-focused note-taking app that gets out of your way

   2020 · notebag.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Code&Line▲98

   Note-taking app for developers

   2024 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Manifest▲248

   A simple grid-based pinboard for note taking.

   2020 · manifest.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Outline Extension▲70

   Read & annotate without distraction

   2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Note Canvas▲68

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

    2021 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Dumbnote▲141

    Offline-first Markdown note app. No lock-in. Just write.

    2025 · dumbnote.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Outline▲21

    Outline V2: Notes, tasks, ideas. Reimagined.

    Jun 2026 · outlinetasks.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Jot▲235

    The no-fuss way to take notes

    2018 · gogetjot.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Notepin▲349

    Extremely simple note-taking

    2017 · notepin.co · its alternatives →

15. 15
    NoteLedge▲210

    Take better notes, your way

    2021 · kdan.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Minimal▲166

    A meditation inspired writing app for effective notes

    2021 · minimal.app · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Contexted▲107

    Write, connect & visualize your notes

    2019 · contexted.io · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Mixim Drafts▲74

    Simple yet powerful note-taking app for productive minds

    2023 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Notes Tab▲209

    Take notes faster and easier

    2024 · markdownnotestab.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Notepad▲77

    Simple app to take notes.

    2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    idée▲165

    Write it down, before you forget!

    2018 · idee.mindhouse.io · its alternatives →

22. 22
    BlockNote▲73

    A simple note taking app with focus on keyboard shortcuts.

    2019 · blocknote.xyz · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Take Notes▲78

    Handwritten notes made easy

    2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    And Notes▲105

    Note taking on a whole new level

    2022 · 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 →