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24 alternatives to Thought Train

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Thought Train is a Mac app that stores quick notes in the menubar for easy access without cluttering the desktop. Users can maintain a list of thoughts and highlight multiple notes to scroll through them… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Thought Train launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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    Ideaflowâ–²429

    Instant thought capture app with voice, AI & more

    2023 · ideaflow.io · its alternatives →

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    Lazyâ–²928

    One ⌘ shortcut to capture anything straight to Notion

    2023 · lazy.so · its alternatives →

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    TalkNotesâ–²854

    Turn your thoughts into actionable notes, fast

    2023 · talknotes.io · its alternatives →

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    DeskMinderâ–²623

    Create quick desktop reminders with just one click

    2025 · deskminder.appps.od.ua · its alternatives →

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    Scratchpadâ–²382

    Quick notes, always available

    2024 · sindresorhus.com · its alternatives →

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    Paper 3.0â–²779

    The new sticky note

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    The new mymind iOS appâ–²444

    The mobile extension of your mind just got better

    2024 · mymind.com · its alternatives →

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    Notebagâ–²298

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

    2020 · notebag.app · its alternatives →

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    Brainioâ–²190

    Brainio combines rich-text notes with visual mind maps. Organize your thoughts, link ideas, and collaborate in real time across desktop and web.

    2020 · brainio.com · its alternatives →

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    Brain;Notesâ–²61

    Scrapbook-like notepad app using sticky notes for iPadOS

    2022 · brainnotes.magickworx.com · its alternatives →

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    MindNode 5â–²306

    Visual brainstorming on your Mac, iPhone and iPad

    2017 · mindnode.com · its alternatives →

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    BrainFlowâ–²89

    Turn your rambling thoughts into coherent notes

    Jun 2026 · brainflow.tech · its alternatives →

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    ThoughtsAIâ–²12

    Capture, Organise and Understand

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Quick Noteâ–²149

    Colorful sticky notes for Mac

    2024 · quicknoteapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Thought Planâ–²203

    Super convenient tool to write down your thoughts & ideas

    2014 · thoughtplan.com · its alternatives →

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    Mindly â–²177

    Capture anything in seconds with automatic organization

    2025 · mindly-ai.com · its alternatives →

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    Mind Depotâ–²98

    macOS tool designed to capture and organize information

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Moodnotes 2.0â–²149

    Capture your mood and improve your thinking habits

    2016 · bendingspoons.com · its alternatives →

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    Smart Notes by MindPalâ–²146

    The working memory for your AI second brain

    2023 · mindpal.space · its alternatives →

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    Thoughtwriterâ–²85

    A privacy-focused journal and mood tracker

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    SwipeNoteâ–²67

    Rediscover your ideas

    Dec 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Mindkitâ–²64

    All in one tasks-habit tracker and more

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Fleeting Notesâ–²63

    Capture and connect your thoughts

    2022 · fleetingnotes.app · its alternatives →

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    AudioJotâ–²94

    Privacy friendly fleeting thoughts smart diary

    2025 · audiojot.ai · its alternatives →

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