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Open-source alternatives to Bike Outliner

Bike Outliner is not described as open source on its own site. 50 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Bike Outliner has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store. All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Bike Outliner

  1. Zavala

    Free open-source outliner for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • Zavala is free. Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Zavala lists an iOS app.
    • Zavala is open source, according to its own site.
    • Bike Outliner can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Zavala vs Bike OutlinerZavala pricing and details

  2. 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. Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • Only Logseq lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    Logseq vs Bike OutlinerLogseq pricing and details

  3. Notenik

    Free Mac notes app with Markdown, custom fields and outlining

    • Notenik is free. Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Notenik is open source, according to its own site.
    • Bike Outliner can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Notenik also covers Markdown, linked notes and tasks.
    Notenik vs Bike OutlinerNotenik pricing and details

  4. FSNotes

    Open-source Markdown notes app for Mac and iPhone

    • FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac. Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only FSNotes lists an iOS app.
    • FSNotes is open source, according to its own site.
    • FSNotes also covers Markdown.
    FSNotes pricing and details

  5. MiaoYan

    Native Mac Markdown notes app with a split editor and preview

    • MiaoYan starts at $14.99 one-time purchase (App Store edition). Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only MiaoYan lists an iOS app.
    • MiaoYan is open source, according to its own site.
    • MiaoYan also covers Markdown, linked notes and presentations.
    MiaoYan pricing and details

  6. Reflect

    Open-source daily notes app with backlinks and local Markdown

    • Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app. Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Reflect lists an iOS app.
    • Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
    • Reflect is open source, according to its own site.
    Reflect pricing and details

  7. SiYuan

    Open-source, local-first notes built on linked content blocks

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only SiYuan lists a web app.
    • Only SiYuan lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SiYuan lists a browser extension.
    SiYuan pricing and details

  8. Tolaria

    Free, open-source desktop app for Markdown knowledge bases

    • Tolaria is free. Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Tolaria lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Tolaria is open source, according to its own site.
    • Bike Outliner can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Tolaria pricing and details

  9. Tangent Notes

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

    • Tangent Notes is free. Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Tangent Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Tangent Notes is open source, according to its own site.
    • Bike Outliner can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Tangent Notes pricing and details

  10. Beaver Notes

    Open-source, local-first Markdown notes app for desktop

    • Beaver Notes is free. Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Beaver Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Beaver Notes is open source, according to its own site.
    • Bike Outliner can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Beaver Notes pricing and details

  11. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only FUTO Notes lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • FUTO Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Bike Outliner can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    FUTO Notes pricing and details

  12. Linwood Butterfly

    Open-source handwriting and sketching app with an infinite canvas

    • Linwood Butterfly is free. Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists a web app.
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Linwood Butterfly is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Linwood Butterfly pricing and details

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Bike Outliner?

Yes. Zavala, Logseq, Notenik, FSNotes, MiaoYan, Reflect, SiYuan, Tolaria and 42 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Bike Outliner open source?

Bike Outliner is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

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

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Bike Outliner: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.