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ColorNote alternatives with a Windows app

The ColorNote listing does not include a Windows app. 74 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Windows app.

ColorNote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown). 69 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to ColorNote

  1. Samsung Notes

    Samsung's free note app for Galaxy phones, tablets and Galaxy Book

    • Samsung Notes is free. ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
    • Only Samsung Notes lists a Windows app.
    • Samsung Notes also covers templates.
    • ColorNote also covers linked notes, tasks and calendar.
    Samsung Notes vs ColorNoteSamsung Notes pricing and details

  2. 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

  3. 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.
    Notezilla vs ColorNoteNotezilla pricing and details

  4. 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

  5. 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.
    Evernote pricing and details

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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.
    Saga pricing and details

  11. 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.
    Notebooks pricing and details

  12. 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

62 more that list a Windows app

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Common questions

Which ColorNote alternatives have a Windows app?

Samsung Notes, Simplenote, Notezilla, Amplenote, Evernote, Tana Outliner, Workflowy, Dynalist and 66 more list a Windows app.

Does ColorNote have a Windows app?

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

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Samsung Notes, Simplenote, Notezilla, Amplenote, Evernote, Tana Outliner, Workflowy, Dynalist and 61 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.