Alternatives · Note-Taking
Agenda alternatives
Agenda compared with 5 alternatives: NotePlan, Bear, Apple Notes, Craft and Obsidian.
Agenda has a free plan. Paid plans start at $39.99 per year (Premium Subscription). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AgendaThis tool | Free plan · from $39.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| NotePlan | Free trial · from $8.33/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Bear | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Apple Notes | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Craft | Free plan · from $96/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Obsidian | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Agenda
- Free trial · from $8.33/mo
NotePlan
Markdown notes, tasks and calendar in one daily note
- NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99). Agenda starts at $39.99 per year (Premium Subscription).
- Agenda has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NotePlan lists a web app.
- NotePlan also covers Markdown, daily notes and time blocking.
- Agenda also covers web clipper and templates.
Suits: Apple users who plan their day in notes next to calendar and reminders
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Bear
Markdown notes app for Mac, iPhone and iPad with tags and links
- Bear starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. Agenda starts at $39.99 per year (Premium Subscription).
- Only Bear lists a browser extension.
- Bear also covers Markdown and linked notes.
- Agenda also covers templates, tasks and calendar.
Suits: Writers who want a focused Markdown editor on Mac, iPhone and iPad
- Free
Apple Notes
Apple's free notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web
- Apple Notes is free. Agenda starts at $39.99 per year (Premium Subscription).
- Only Apple Notes lists a web app.
- Apple Notes also covers transcription and linked notes.
- Agenda also covers web clipper, templates, tasks and calendar.
Suits: People who use only Apple devices
- Free plan · from $96/yr
Craft
Notes and documents app with tasks, daily notes and whiteboards
- Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly. Agenda starts at $39.99 per year (Premium Subscription).
- Only Craft lists a web app.
- Only Craft lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Craft lists a browser extension.
- Craft also covers whiteboard and daily notes.
Suits: People who want polished documents and personal notes in one app
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Obsidian
Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device
- Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). Agenda starts at $39.99 per year (Premium Subscription).
- Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
- Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Obsidian also covers Markdown, linked notes and whiteboard.
Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control
Limits worth knowing in Agenda
- Available only on Apple devices: Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
- Templates, saved searches, inviting others to collaborate on a note and creating calendar events inside Agenda are Premium features.
- Free accounts get an Agenda watermark on printouts and exported PDFs; removing it is a Premium bonus.
- Sync relies on your own iCloud or Dropbox account.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Agenda?
The alternatives to Agenda in this directory are NotePlan, Bear, Apple Notes, Craft and Obsidian. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Agenda.
Is there a free alternative to Agenda?
Yes. Apple Notes is free to use. Bear, Craft and Obsidian have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Agenda alternatives work on Windows?
The Agenda listing does not include a Windows app. Craft and Obsidian list one.
Which Agenda alternatives work on Linux?
The Agenda listing does not include a Linux app. Obsidian lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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