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24 alternatives to Tusk
🐘 Refined Evernote desktop app
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Tusk launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Tusk — native PostgreSQL clients for macOS and GNOME. Minimal, powerful, zero telemetry.
Apr 2026 · shapemachine.xyz · its alternatives →
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Turtl▲131Your open source private space (Evernote alternative) 🐢
2017 · turtlapp.com · its alternatives →
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Tusk▲17The backup app that never forgets where your files went
Jul 2026 · tuskbackup.com · its alternatives →
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Notea▲288Free self-hosted open source note taking app, like Notion
2021 · cinwell.com · its alternatives →
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2019 · github.com · its alternatives →
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OpenNotas▲379The best personal note-taking app, fast, secure & free
2024 · opennotas.io · its alternatives →
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Harbor▲151The Evernote alternative that puts its price in writing
Sep 2026 · harbor.my · its alternatives →
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2017 · kobble.io · its alternatives →
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Dictate notes, perform searches, and see recent content.
2014 · evernote.com · its alternatives →
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Koala▲117Free, open source and web based bear alternative.
2022 · koalanotes.herokuapp.com · its alternatives →
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The safe way to remember everything. Take all your important data with you.
2016 · turtl.it · its alternatives →
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Thank you for your comments, just some context: - The app is available for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Apple Vision Pro, and the Web. - The Web version is implemented as a Progressive Web Application that is very responsive, local first, offline first, can be installed, and is entirely free to use. - Native (hybrid) versions do not require subscription fees and have small one-time payment. - You can store your notes in Git using any Git provider such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. However, it has the best built-in integration with GitHub. Self-hosted scenarios like Gitea are also…
2024 · about.noteshub.app · its alternatives →
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Express yourself with freedom — no spying, no tracking, only private notes. Unlike Evernote and other note apps, your data is yours alone.
2021 · notesnook.com · its alternatives →
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TuskTask▲3Memos, to-dos, and schedules; Think, plan, and complete.
Jul 2026 · tusktask.com · its alternatives →
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