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Beaver Notes alternatives

Beaver Notes compared with 5 alternatives: Joplin, Obsidian, Notesnook, Logseq and Tangent Notes.

Beaver Notes is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Beaver NotesThis toolFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
JoplinFree plan · from €2.40/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ObsidianFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NotesnookFree plan · from $1.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LogseqFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Tangent NotesFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux

How each one differs from Beaver Notes

  1. Joplin

    Open source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose

    • Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic). Beaver Notes is free.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    • Joplin is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want open source notes synced through their own storage

    Joplin vs Beaver NotesJoplin pricing and details

  2. 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). Beaver Notes is free.
    • Only Obsidian lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Beaver Notes is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control

    Obsidian vs Beaver NotesObsidian pricing and details

  3. Notesnook

    Open source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Beaver Notes is free.
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    • Notesnook is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want notes the provider cannot read

    Notesnook vs Beaver NotesNotesnook pricing and details

  4. Logseq

    Open-source outliner for linked notes stored as local files

    • Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. Beaver Notes is free.
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • Only Logseq lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Logseq also covers whiteboard and daily notes.

    Suits: People who think in outlines and want their notes as plain-text files

    Logseq vs Beaver NotesLogseq pricing and details

  5. Tangent Notes

    Open-source Markdown notes app that maps the path between notes

    • Tangent Notes is free. Beaver Notes is free.

    Suits: Writers who follow links from note to note and want to keep their place

    Tangent Notes vs Beaver NotesTangent Notes pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Beaver Notes

  • The stable release, 4.4.0, covers Windows, macOS and Linux only; the site says a mobile app is in the works and takes beta sign-ups.
  • There is no hosted sync yet: you pick a folder in your own cloud or sync service. A hosted option, BeaverSync, is announced for later this year.
  • Version 5 is a rewrite still in beta; real-time collaboration, version history, backlinks and plugins are planned for it.
  • The docs say auto sync does not work on Linux folders mounted through GVFS.
Beaver Notes pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Beaver Notes?

The alternatives to Beaver Notes in this directory are Joplin, Obsidian, Notesnook, Logseq and Tangent Notes. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Beaver Notes.

Is there a free alternative to Beaver Notes?

Yes. Tangent Notes is free to use. Joplin, Obsidian, Notesnook and Logseq have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Beaver Notes alternatives work on Android?

The Beaver Notes listing does not include an Android app. Joplin, Obsidian, Notesnook and Logseq list one.

Which Beaver Notes alternatives work on iOS?

The Beaver Notes listing does not include an iOS app. Joplin, Obsidian, Notesnook and Logseq list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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