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Drafts alternatives with a Linux app

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

Drafts has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. 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 Drafts

  1. Simplenote

    Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform

    • Simplenote is free. Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Simplenote lists a web app.
    • Only Simplenote lists Android, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Simplenote is open source, according to its own site.
    Simplenote vs DraftsSimplenote 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). Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Obsidian vs DraftsObsidian pricing and details

  3. Heynote

    Block-based scratchpad for developers on Mac, Windows and Linux

    • Heynote is free. Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Heynote lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Drafts lists an iOS app.
    • Heynote also covers calculator.
    Heynote vs DraftsHeynote pricing and details

  4. Zoho Notebook

    Card-based notes app with a web clipper, scanner and AI add-ons

    • Zoho Notebook starts at $1.67 per month, billed annually at $19.99 (Pro). Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Zoho Notebook lists a web app.
    • Only Zoho Notebook lists Android, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Zoho Notebook lists a browser extension.
    Zoho Notebook pricing and details

  5. Supernotes

    Collaborative note-taking built on short, linkable notecards

    • Supernotes starts at £6 per month, billed annually (£72). Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Supernotes lists a web app.
    • Only Supernotes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Supernotes also covers linked notes.
    Supernotes pricing and details

  6. Inkdrop

    Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync

    • Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Drafts has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Inkdrop lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Inkdrop lists a browser extension.
    Inkdrop pricing and details

  7. TheBrain

    Visual knowledge network linking notes, files and web links

    • TheBrain starts at $15 per month, billed at $180 per year (Pro Service). Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only TheBrain lists a web app.
    • Only TheBrain lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • TheBrain also covers linked notes and mind mapping.
    TheBrain pricing and details

  8. Tolaria

    Free, open-source desktop app for Markdown knowledge bases

    • Tolaria is free. Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Tolaria lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Drafts lists an iOS app.
    • Tolaria is open source, according to its own site.
    Tolaria pricing and details

  9. Octarine

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

    • Octarine starts at $79 one-time purchase. Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Octarine lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Octarine lists a browser extension.
    • Only Drafts lists an iOS app.
    Octarine pricing and details

  10. NoteGen

    Open-source Markdown notes app that organizes captures with AI

    • NoteGen is free. Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only NoteGen lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only NoteGen lists a browser extension.
    • NoteGen is open source, according to its own site.
    NoteGen pricing and details

  11. Blinko

    AI-assisted card notes, self-hosted or on Blinko Cloud

    • Blinko starts at $5.99 per month, billed monthly (Blinko Cloud Pro). Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Blinko lists a web app.
    • Only Blinko lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Drafts lists an iOS app.
    Blinko pricing and details

  12. QOwnNotes

    Open-source Markdown notes app with Nextcloud and ownCloud support

    • QOwnNotes is free. Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
    • Only Drafts lists an iOS app.
    QOwnNotes pricing and details

39 more that list a Linux app

All 51 in one table

Common questions

Which Drafts alternatives have a Linux app?

Simplenote, Obsidian, Heynote, Zoho Notebook, Supernotes, Inkdrop, TheBrain, Tolaria and 43 more list a Linux app.

Does Drafts have a Linux app?

The Drafts listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and iOS.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Simplenote, Obsidian, Heynote, Zoho Notebook, Supernotes, TheBrain, Tolaria, Octarine 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 Drafts: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.