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Google Keep alternatives with a Linux app

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

Google Keep has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). 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 Google Keep

  1. Simplenote

    Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform

    • Simplenote is free. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Simplenote lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    • Simplenote is open source, according to its own site.
    Simplenote vs Google KeepSimplenote pricing and details

  2. 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). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Zoho Notebook lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Zoho Notebook also covers meeting notes and kanban boards.
    • Google Keep also covers tasks.
    Zoho Notebook pricing and details

  3. Capacities

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

    • Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Capacities lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Capacities also covers linked notes and daily notes.
    • Google Keep also covers transcription and tasks.
    Capacities pricing and details

  4. Tana Outliner

    Outliner with supertags, daily notes and built-in AI features

    • Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Tana Outliner lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    • Tana Outliner also covers meeting notes, linked notes and daily notes.
    Tana Outliner pricing and details

  5. Heptabase

    Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards

    • Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Google Keep has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heptabase lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Heptabase also covers linked notes, whiteboard and daily notes.
    Heptabase pricing and details

  6. Workflowy

    Outliner that keeps notes, to-dos and plans in one nested list

    • Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Workflowy also covers linked notes and kanban boards.
    • Google Keep also covers transcription and web clipper.
    Workflowy pricing and details

  7. RemNote

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

    • RemNote starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only RemNote lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • RemNote also covers linked notes, databases and templates.
    • Google Keep also covers transcription and tasks.
    RemNote pricing and details

  8. Supernotes

    Collaborative note-taking built on short, linkable notecards

    • Supernotes starts at £6 per month, billed annually (£72). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Supernotes lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    • Supernotes also covers Markdown and linked notes.
    Supernotes pricing and details

  9. Dynalist

    Outlining app for nested lists, notes and tasks

    • Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Dynalist lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Dynalist also covers Markdown and linked notes.
    • Google Keep also covers transcription.
    Dynalist pricing and details

  10. Inkdrop

    Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync

    • Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Google Keep has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Inkdrop lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    Inkdrop pricing and details

  11. Twos

    Daily lists for notes, to-dos and reminders in one app

    • Twos starts at $3.33 per month, billed yearly ($39.99). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Twos lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Twos also covers daily notes and calendar.
    • Google Keep also covers transcription and web clipper.
    Twos pricing and details

  12. Anytype

    Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Anytype lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    Anytype pricing and details

39 more that list a Linux app

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Common questions

Which Google Keep alternatives have a Linux app?

Simplenote, Zoho Notebook, Capacities, Tana Outliner, Heptabase, Workflowy, RemNote, Supernotes and 43 more list a Linux app.

Does Google Keep have a Linux app?

The Google Keep listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Simplenote, Zoho Notebook, Capacities, Tana Outliner, Workflowy, RemNote, Supernotes, Dynalist 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 Google Keep: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.