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FSNotes alternatives with a Windows app

The FSNotes listing does not include a Windows app. 80 of the 152 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Windows app.

FSNotes has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac. 75 of them are free or have a free plan.

80 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to FSNotes

  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). 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.
    Obsidian vs FSNotesObsidian pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Simplenote vs FSNotesSimplenote pricing and details

  3. Foam

    Free linked-notes system built on VS Code and Markdown

    • Foam is free. FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
    • Only Foam lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only FSNotes lists an iOS app.
    • FSNotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Foam vs FSNotesFoam pricing and details

  4. NotePlus

    Native Markdown notes app with kanban boards and AI chat

    • NotePlus starts at $29 one-time purchase (Basic license, 1 computer). FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
    • Only NotePlus lists a Windows app.
    • FSNotes is open source, according to its own site.
    • NotePlus also covers linked notes and kanban boards.
    NotePlus vs FSNotesNotePlus pricing and details

  5. Tangent Notes

    Open-source Markdown notes app that maps the path between notes

    • Tangent Notes is free. FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
    • Only Tangent Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only FSNotes lists an iOS app.
    • FSNotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Tangent Notes pricing and details

  6. Beaver Notes

    Open-source, local-first Markdown notes app for desktop

    • Beaver Notes is free. FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
    • Only Beaver Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only FSNotes lists an iOS app.
    • FSNotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Beaver Notes pricing and details

  7. Tolaria

    Free, open-source desktop app for Markdown knowledge bases

    • Tolaria is free. FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
    • Only Tolaria lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only FSNotes lists an iOS app.
    • FSNotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Tolaria pricing and details

  8. 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.
    FUTO Notes pricing and details

  9. VNote

    Free desktop Markdown note-taking app with plain-file notebooks

    • VNote is free. FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
    • Only VNote lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only FSNotes lists an iOS app.
    • FSNotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    VNote pricing and details

  10. MindForger

    Open-source Markdown notebook that links related notes for you

    • MindForger is free. FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
    • Only MindForger lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only FSNotes lists an iOS app.
    • FSNotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    MindForger pricing and details

  11. 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.
    Logseq pricing and details

  12. 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.
    Joplin pricing and details

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Common questions

Which FSNotes alternatives have a Windows app?

Obsidian, Simplenote, Foam, NotePlus, Tangent Notes, Beaver Notes, Tolaria, FUTO Notes and 72 more list a Windows app.

Does FSNotes have a Windows app?

The FSNotes listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS and iOS.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Obsidian, Simplenote, Foam, NotePlus, Tangent Notes, Beaver Notes, Tolaria, FUTO Notes and 67 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 Nov 12, 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 FSNotes: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.