FSNotes alternatives · Note-Taking
FSNotes alternatives with an Android app
The FSNotes listing does not include an Android app. 72 of the 152 other note-taking apps in this directory list an Android app.
FSNotes has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac. 67 of them are free or have a free plan.
72 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to FSNotes
- Free plan · from $4/mo
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). FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- 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.
- Free
Simplenote
Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform
- Simplenote is free. FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only Simplenote lists a web app.
- Only Simplenote lists Android, Windows and Linux apps.
- FSNotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free
FUTO Notes
Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync
- FUTO Notes is free. FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only FUTO Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- FUTO Notes is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- FSNotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
GitJournal
Mobile Markdown notes app that syncs through any Git repository
- GitJournal starts at $1.99 per month in installments, or $31.99 one-time (US App Store minimums). FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only GitJournal lists an Android app.
- Only FSNotes lists a macOS app.
- GitJournal also covers linked notes and daily notes.
- Free
Markor
Offline Android text editor for Markdown notes and todo.txt
- Markor is free. FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only Markor lists an Android app.
- Only FSNotes lists macOS and iOS apps.
- FSNotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- From $9.99 one-time
Gravity
Single-stream notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android
- Gravity starts at $9.99 one-time per platform. FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- FSNotes has a free plan. Gravity does not.
- Only Gravity lists an Android app.
- FSNotes is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
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. FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only Logseq lists a web app.
- Only Logseq lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- FSNotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from €2.40/mo
Joplin
Open source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose
- Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic). FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only Joplin lists a web app.
- Only Joplin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $90/yr
Standard Notes
End-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients
- Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
- Only Standard Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
UpNote
Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option
- UpNote starts at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only UpNote lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only UpNote lists a browser extension.
- FSNotes is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $8.31/mo
Inkdrop
Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync
- Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- FSNotes 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.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Lockbook
Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing
- Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only Lockbook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Lockbook is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- FSNotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
60 more that list an Android app
- Linwood Butterfly
- Quillpad
- Fossify Notes
- NoteGen
- QOwnNotes
- Zettel Notes
- Anytype
- Goodnotes
- Notesnook
- Amplenote
- SiYuan
- Supernotes
- Dynalist
- Mimiri Notes
- Orgzly Revived
- NotallyX
- Bundled Notes
- WeNote
- Blinko
- NoteCase Pro
- Capacities
- Craft
- Tana Outliner
- Heptabase
- Microsoft OneNote
- Google Keep
- Notability
- Zoho Notebook
- RemNote
- AppFlowy
- AFFiNE
- Noteshelf
- MyScript Notes
- TheBrain
- Twos
- Saber
- Squid
- Notewise
- Kilonotes
- Inkpad Notepad
- Notezilla
- Braintoss
- Stylus Labs Write
- Notejoy
- Notion
- Evernote
- Samsung Notes
- Workflowy
- mymind
- ColorNote
- Fabric
- AudioPen
- Freenotes
- Flexcil
- Notein
- Talknotes
- Relanote
- xTiles
- Concepts
- Flomo
Common questions
Which FSNotes alternatives have an Android app?
Obsidian, Simplenote, FUTO Notes, GitJournal, Markor, Gravity, Logseq, Joplin and 64 more list an Android app.
Does FSNotes have an Android app?
The FSNotes listing does not include an Android app. It lists macOS and iOS.
Which of these note-taking apps are free?
Obsidian, Simplenote, FUTO Notes, GitJournal, Markor, Logseq, Joplin, Standard Notes and 59 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
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