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Keep It alternatives with a Linux app

The Keep It listing does not include a Linux app. 57 of the 169 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Linux app.

Keep It is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled). 55 of them are free or have a free plan.

57 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Keep It

  1. UpNote

    Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option

    • UpNote starts at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • UpNote has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only UpNote lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Keep It also covers bookmarks.
    UpNote pricing and details

  2. Notesnook

    Open source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Notesnook has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  3. RemNote

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

    • RemNote starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96). Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • RemNote has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RemNote lists a web app.
    • Only RemNote lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    RemNote pricing and details

  4. Dynalist

    Outlining app for nested lists, notes and tasks

    • Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year). Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Dynalist has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dynalist lists a web app.
    • Only Dynalist lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Dynalist pricing and details

  5. Octarine

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

    • Octarine starts at $79 one-time purchase. Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Octarine has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Octarine lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Keep It lists an iOS app.
    Octarine pricing and details

  6. QOwnNotes

    Open-source Markdown notes app with Nextcloud and ownCloud support

    • QOwnNotes is free. Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • QOwnNotes has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Keep It lists an iOS app.
    QOwnNotes pricing and details

  7. Dendron

    Open-source Markdown notes with hierarchies, built for VS Code

    • Dendron is free. Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Dendron has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dendron lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Keep It lists an iOS app.
    Dendron pricing and details

  8. nb

    Command-line note, bookmark and knowledge base tool in one script

    • nb is free. Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • nb has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only nb lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only Keep It lists an iOS app.
    nb pricing and details

  9. 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). Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Obsidian has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Obsidian pricing and details

  10. Capacities

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

    • Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Capacities has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Capacities lists a web app.
    • Only Capacities lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Capacities 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. Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Logseq has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • Only Logseq lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    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). Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Joplin has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Joplin pricing and details

45 more that list a Linux app

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Common questions

Which Keep It alternatives have a Linux app?

UpNote, Notesnook, RemNote, Dynalist, Octarine, QOwnNotes, Dendron, nb and 49 more list a Linux app.

Does Keep It have a Linux app?

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

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

UpNote, Notesnook, RemNote, Dynalist, Octarine, QOwnNotes, Dendron, nb and 47 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 13, 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 Keep It: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.