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ColorNote alternatives with a Linux app

The ColorNote listing does not include a Linux app. 51 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Linux app.

ColorNote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown). 49 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to ColorNote

  1. Simplenote

    Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform

    • Simplenote is free. ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
    • Only Simplenote lists a web app.
    • Only Simplenote lists iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Simplenote is open source, according to its own site.
    Simplenote vs ColorNoteSimplenote pricing and details

  2. Amplenote

    Notes, to-do lists and a task calendar in one app

    • Amplenote starts at $7.99 per month, or $69.99 per year (Pro, US App Store prices). ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
    • Only Amplenote lists a web app.
    • Only Amplenote lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Amplenote lists a browser extension.
    Amplenote pricing and details

  3. Tana Outliner

    Outliner with supertags, daily notes and built-in AI features

    • Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly. ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
    • Only Tana Outliner lists a web app.
    • Only Tana Outliner lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Tana Outliner also covers meeting notes and daily notes.
    Tana Outliner pricing and details

  4. Workflowy

    Outliner that keeps notes, to-dos and plans in one nested list

    • Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro). ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    Workflowy pricing and details

  5. Dynalist

    Outlining app for nested lists, notes and tasks

    • Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year). ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
    • Only Dynalist lists a web app.
    • Only Dynalist lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Dynalist lists a browser extension.
    Dynalist pricing and details

  6. Twos

    Daily lists for notes, to-dos and reminders in one app

    • Twos starts at $3.33 per month, billed yearly ($39.99). ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
    • Only Twos lists a web app.
    • Only Twos lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Twos lists a browser extension.
    Twos pricing and details

  7. Zim

    Desktop wiki that keeps linked pages as plain text files

    • Zim is free. ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
    • Only Zim lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only ColorNote lists an Android app.
    • Zim is open source, according to its own site.
    Zim pricing and details

  8. 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). ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
    • Only Obsidian lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Obsidian pricing and details

  9. Capacities

    Object-based note-taking app with daily notes and backlinks

    • Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
    • Only Capacities lists a web app.
    • Only Capacities lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
    Capacities pricing and details

  10. 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. ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • Only Logseq lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    Logseq pricing and details

  11. Heptabase

    Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards

    • Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
    • ColorNote has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heptabase lists a web app.
    • Only Heptabase lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    Heptabase pricing and details

  12. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    Notesnook pricing and details

39 more that list a Linux app

All 51 in one table

Common questions

Which ColorNote alternatives have a Linux app?

Simplenote, Amplenote, Tana Outliner, Workflowy, Dynalist, Twos, Zim, Obsidian and 43 more list a Linux app.

Does ColorNote have a Linux app?

The ColorNote listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Android.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Simplenote, Amplenote, Tana Outliner, Workflowy, Dynalist, Twos, Zim, Obsidian and 41 more are free or have a free plan.

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 ColorNote: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.