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DEVONthink alternatives with a Windows app

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

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

  2. 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

  3. 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. DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • Only Notebooks lists a Windows app.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a browser extension.
    Notebooks vs DEVONthinkNotebooks pricing and details

  4. LiquidText

    Document review workspace that links excerpts to notes

    • LiquidText starts at $8.99 per month, paid annually (LIVE). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • LiquidText has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LiquidText lists a Windows app.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    LiquidText vs DEVONthinkLiquidText pricing and details

  5. 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

  6. NotePlus

    Native Markdown notes app with kanban boards and AI chat

    • NotePlus starts at $29 one-time purchase (Basic license, 1 computer). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • NotePlus has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NotePlus lists a Windows app.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    NotePlus pricing and details

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. MyInfo

    Offline note-taking and personal information manager for Windows

    • MyInfo starts at $99 one-time purchase, plus tax. DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • Only MyInfo lists a Windows app.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    • Only DEVONthink lists macOS and iOS apps.
    MyInfo pricing and details

  12. 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

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Common questions

Which DEVONthink alternatives have a Windows app?

Evernote, Obsidian, Notebooks, LiquidText, Octarine, NotePlus, QOwnNotes, UpNote and 66 more list a Windows app.

Does DEVONthink have a Windows app?

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

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Evernote, Obsidian, LiquidText, Octarine, NotePlus, QOwnNotes, UpNote, Tolaria 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 DEVONthink: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.