Alternatives · Note-Taking
Antinote alternatives
Antinote compared with 11 alternatives: Tot, Heynote, SideNotes, Drafts, Strflow and 6 more.
Antinote is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5 one-time purchase. 6 of the 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AntinoteThis tool | Free trial · from $5 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Tot | Free plan · from $19.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Heynote | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| SideNotes | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Drafts | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Strflow | Free plan · from $1.49/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Gravity | From $9.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS, Android |
| Notchkin | From $4.99 one-time | No | macOS |
| Quick Note | Free trial · from $12.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Stickier | Free plan · from $4.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Numi | Free plan · from $29.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Soulver | Free trial · from $15 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from Antinote
- Free plan · from $19.99 one-time
Tot
Seven-note text scratchpad for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform. Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
- Tot has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Tot lists an iOS app.
- Tot also covers Markdown.
- Antinote also covers Pomodoro timer and calculator.
Suits: Mac and iPhone users who want a scratchpad for short-lived text
- Free
Heynote
Block-based scratchpad for developers on Mac, Windows and Linux
- Heynote is free. Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
- Heynote has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Heynote lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Antinote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Heynote also covers Markdown.
Suits: Developers who need a holding place for JSON, logs and code snippets
- Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
SideNotes
Screen-edge notes panel for Mac, with a separate iPhone app
- SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac. Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
- Only SideNotes lists an iOS app.
- SideNotes also covers Markdown and tasks.
- Antinote also covers Pomodoro timer and calculator.
Suits: Mac users who want notes at hand without switching apps
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Drafts
Quick-capture notes app for Apple devices with text actions
- Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
- Drafts has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Drafts lists an iOS app.
- Antinote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Drafts also covers transcription, dictation, Markdown and workflow automation.
Suits: Jotting text down quickly on iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch
- Free plan · from $1.49/mo
Strflow
Chat-style notes timeline for iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Strflow starts at $1.49 per month, or $14.99 per year. Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
- Strflow has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Strflow lists an iOS app.
- Antinote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Strflow also covers tasks.
Suits: People who already text themselves notes, links and to-dos
- From $9.99 one-time
Gravity
Single-stream notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android
- Gravity starts at $9.99 one-time per platform. Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
- Only Gravity lists iOS and Android apps.
- Gravity also covers Markdown.
- Antinote also covers Pomodoro timer and calculator.
Suits: People who jot quick notes and do not want to file them
- From $4.99 one-time
Notchkin
Local notes panel that drops down from the MacBook notch
- Notchkin starts at $4.99 one-time. Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
- Antinote also covers Pomodoro timer, menu bar app and calculator.
Suits: MacBook users who want a scratchpad without another window
- Free trial · from $12.99 one-time
Quick Note
Menu bar sticky notes that float above other Mac windows
- Quick Note starts at $12.99 one-time. Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
- Only Quick Note lists an iOS app.
- Antinote also covers Pomodoro timer and calculator.
Suits: Mac users who want a note visible on top of the window they work in
- Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
Stickier
Sticky notes for Mac with iCloud sync and an iPhone companion app
- Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app. Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
- Stickier has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Stickier lists an iOS app.
- Antinote also covers Pomodoro timer and calculator.
Suits: Mac users who want floating sticky notes that sync through iCloud
- Free plan · from $29.99 one-time
Numi
Text-based calculator for Mac with unit and currency conversion
- Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License). Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
- Numi has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Numi lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Numi also covers natural-language input.
- Antinote also covers notes, Pomodoro timer and menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users doing quick sums with currencies, units or percentages
- Free trial · from $15 one-time
Soulver
Notepad calculator for Mac, iPad and iPhone with an answer column
- Soulver starts at $15 one-time (iPhone only), or $59 one-time for Mac, iPad and iPhone. Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
- Only Soulver lists an iOS app.
- Soulver also covers natural-language input.
- Antinote also covers notes, Pomodoro timer and menu bar app.
Suits: Working through multi-step sums with notes beside the numbers
Limits worth knowing in Antinote
- It runs on macOS 14 or later only. The vendor plans no Windows or Linux version; an iOS app is in development with an October 2026 release date.
- Notes are plain text with no fonts, colors or styles, and the vendor says very long notes get laggy.
- There are no folders or tags: it is built for short-lived notes that get exported elsewhere when worth keeping.
- iCloud sync, added in version 2.0, is optional and off until switched on; notes otherwise stay in a local SQLite database.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Antinote?
The alternatives to Antinote in this directory are Tot, Heynote, SideNotes, Drafts, Strflow, Gravity, Notchkin, Quick Note, Stickier, Numi and Soulver. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Antinote.
Is there a free alternative to Antinote?
Yes. Heynote is free to use. Tot, Drafts, Strflow, Stickier and Numi have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Antinote alternatives work on Windows?
The Antinote listing does not include a Windows app. Heynote and Numi list one.
Which Antinote alternatives work on Linux?
The Antinote listing does not include a Linux app. Heynote and Numi list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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