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DEVONthink alternatives with a Linux app

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

DEVONthink is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates. 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 DEVONthink

  1. 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). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • Obsidian has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    Obsidian vs DEVONthinkObsidian pricing and details

  2. Octarine

    Local Markdown notes app with daily notes, views and optional AI

    • Octarine starts at $79 one-time purchase. DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • Octarine has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Octarine lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    Octarine pricing and details

  3. QOwnNotes

    Open-source Markdown notes app with Nextcloud and ownCloud support

    • QOwnNotes is free. DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • QOwnNotes has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    QOwnNotes pricing and details

  4. UpNote

    Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option

    • UpNote starts at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • UpNote has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only UpNote lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    UpNote pricing and details

  5. Tolaria

    Free, open-source desktop app for Markdown knowledge bases

    • Tolaria is free. DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • Tolaria has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tolaria lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    Tolaria pricing and details

  6. NoteGen

    Open-source Markdown notes app that organizes captures with AI

    • NoteGen is free. DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • NoteGen has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NoteGen lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    NoteGen pricing and details

  7. MindForger

    Open-source Markdown notebook that links related notes for you

    • MindForger is free. DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • MindForger has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MindForger lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    MindForger pricing and details

  8. Capacities

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

    • Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • Capacities has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Capacities lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • DEVONthink can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Capacities pricing and details

  9. 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. DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • Logseq has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Logseq lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a browser extension.
    Logseq pricing and details

  10. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • Notesnook has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Notesnook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  11. RemNote

    Note-taking app with built-in flashcards and spaced repetition

    • RemNote starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • RemNote has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RemNote lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • DEVONthink can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    RemNote pricing and details

  12. Supernotes

    Collaborative note-taking built on short, linkable notecards

    • Supernotes starts at £6 per month, billed annually (£72). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • Supernotes has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Supernotes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a browser extension.
    Supernotes pricing and details

39 more that list a Linux app

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Common questions

Which DEVONthink alternatives have a Linux app?

Obsidian, Octarine, QOwnNotes, UpNote, Tolaria, NoteGen, MindForger, Capacities and 43 more list a Linux app.

Does DEVONthink have a Linux app?

The DEVONthink listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, iOS and Browser extension.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Obsidian, Octarine, QOwnNotes, UpNote, Tolaria, NoteGen, MindForger, Capacities 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 DEVONthink: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.