Best OneNote Alternatives

A curated collection of the 8 best alternatives to OneNote.

The best alternative to OneNote is Ashdeck. If that doesn't suit you, we've compiled a curated collection of other OneNote alternatives to help you find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to OneNote are: Octarine, Brainbox, Joplin and Notesnook.

OneNote alternatives are mainly Note Taking & Knowledge Management but may also be Productivity or React. Browse these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of OneNote.

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OneNote

Note-taking app for organizing ideas, collaborating, and syncing across devices.

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Ashdeck

Block Distractions. Focus Better. Get More Done.

Ashdeck is a Chrome extension that blocks distracting websites and adds a Pomodoro timer to help you focus, build better habits, and stay productive.

Octarine

A private, fast note-taking app for clearer thinking.

A private, markdown-based note-taking app for Mac, Windows, and Linux. Experience blazing-fast search, an AI assistant, and full data ownership.

Brainbox

Open-source collaboration with complete data control.

Combine documents and messaging in one open-source platform. Get real-time, privacy-first collaboration with local sync. Self-host for complete data control.

Joplin

A secure and open-source companion for your notes.

A free, open-source note-taking and to-do app with end-to-end encryption, cross-platform sync, and powerful organisation tools to keep your work secure and accessible everywhere.

Notesnook

Secure and private note-taking for the modern world.

A secure, end-to-end encrypted note-taking app with offline access, cross-platform sync, and a rich text editor for complete privacy and productivity.

Memos

Lightweight private note-taking for effortless idea capture.

A self-hosted open-source note-taking tool that lets you securely capture, organise, and share your thoughts with ease.

Affine

Collaborative platform for creating and managing knowledge.

A complete workspace for taking notes, brainstorming, and managing tasks — built for real-time collaboration and powered by a privacy-first, local architecture.

AppFlowy

A personal workspace for smooth note-taking and planning.

An open-source alternative to Notion that combines note-taking, task management, and database features in a customizable interface.

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Best OneNote Alternatives

A curated collection of the 8 best alternatives to OneNote.

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