ColorNote alternatives · Note-Taking
ColorNote alternatives with a Mac app
The ColorNote listing does not include a Mac app. 107 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Mac app.
ColorNote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown). 87 of them are free or have a free plan.
107 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to ColorNote
- Free
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.
- Free plan · from $19.95/yr
Notezilla
Desktop sticky notes for Windows with phone and web access
- Notezilla starts at $19.95 per year, plus $10.00 for the first year only. ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
- Only Notezilla lists a web app.
- Only Notezilla lists Windows, iOS and macOS apps.
- Notezilla can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $99/yr
Evernote
Note-taking app with web clipping, tasks, calendar and AI search
- Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly. ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
- Only Evernote lists a web app.
- Only Evernote lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Evernote lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $8/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $6.99/mo
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.
- 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). ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
- ColorNote has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NotePlan lists a web app.
- Only NotePlan lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Free plan · from $39.99/yr
Agenda
Date-focused notes on a timeline, linked to your calendar
- Agenda starts at $39.99 per year (Premium Subscription). ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
- Only Agenda lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only ColorNote lists an Android app.
- Agenda also covers web clipper and templates.
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $3.33/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Saga
AI workspace for connected notes, docs and tasks
- Saga starts at $6 per member / month, billed annually. ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
- Only Saga lists a web app.
- Only Saga lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only ColorNote lists an Android app.
- Free trial · from $17.99 one-time
Notebooks
Writing, documents and tasks organized in nested books
- Notebooks starts at $17.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $43.99 one-time for Mac. ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
- ColorNote has a free plan. Notebooks does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Notebooks lists iOS, macOS and Windows apps.
- Only ColorNote lists an Android app.
95 more that list a Mac app
- Notenik
- Zim
- Obsidian
- Capacities
- Logseq
- Craft
- Bear
- Reflect
- Roam Research
- Heptabase
- Apple Notes
- Notesnook
- UpNote
- RemNote
- DEVONthink
- SiYuan
- Supernotes
- mymind
- TiddlyWiki
- MarginNote
- TheBrain
- Scrintal
- Tolaria
- Tinderbox
- Keep It
- The Archive
- SideNotes
- Octarine
- Tangent Notes
- Beaver Notes
- Lazy
- NotePlus
- MiaoYan
- Zavala
- Cloud Outliner
- SilverBullet
- QOwnNotes
- NoteCase Pro
- Strflow
- Coppice
- Minimal
- Understory
- Marknote
- MindForger
- Notion
- Anytype
- Microsoft OneNote
- Goodnotes
- Notability
- Joplin
- Standard Notes
- Zoho Notebook
- Drafts
- Trilium Notes
- Noteshelf
- MyScript Notes
- Xournal++
- Inkdrop
- CollaNote
- LiquidText
- Fabric
- AudioPen
- OmniOutliner
- Bike Outliner
- EagleFiler
- Curio
- FSNotes
- Tot
- Heynote
- Antinote
- Lockbook
- Mimiri Notes
- FUTO Notes
- Saber
- Rnote
- Linwood Butterfly
- ZoomNotes
- Notes Writer
- Cleft
- VNote
- NoteGen
- Noteey
- Blinko
- CherryTree
- TreeSheets
- SnipNotes
- Gravity
- Quick Note
- Notchkin
- Noticky
- Stylus Labs Write
- Stickier
- DeepNotes
- AppFlowy
- AFFiNE
Common questions
Which ColorNote alternatives have a Mac app?
Simplenote, Notezilla, Amplenote, Evernote, Tana Outliner, Workflowy, NotePlan, Agenda and 99 more list a Mac app.
Does ColorNote have a Mac app?
The ColorNote listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Android.
Which of these note-taking apps are free?
Simplenote, Notezilla, Amplenote, Evernote, Tana Outliner, Workflowy, Agenda, Dynalist and 79 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.