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Keep It alternatives with a Windows app

The Keep It listing does not include a Windows app. 87 of the 169 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Windows 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). 79 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Keep It

  1. Notebooks

    Writing, documents and tasks organized in nested books

    • Notebooks starts at $17.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $43.99 one-time for Mac. Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Only Notebooks lists a Windows app.
    • Only Keep It lists a browser extension.
    • Notebooks also covers tasks and long-form writing.
  2. Evernote

    Note-taking app with web clipping, tasks, calendar and AI search

    • Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly. Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Evernote has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Evernote lists a web app.
    • Only Evernote lists Windows and Android apps.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. NotePlus

    Native Markdown notes app with kanban boards and AI chat

    • NotePlus starts at $29 one-time purchase (Basic license, 1 computer). Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • NotePlus has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NotePlus lists a Windows app.
    • Only Keep It lists a browser extension.
  9. 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.
  10. MyInfo

    Offline note-taking and personal information manager for Windows

    • MyInfo starts at $99 one-time purchase, plus tax. Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Only MyInfo lists a Windows app.
    • Only Keep It lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • MyInfo also covers wiki.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.

Common questions

Which Keep It alternatives have a Windows app?

Notebooks, Evernote, UpNote, Notesnook, RemNote, Dynalist, Octarine, NotePlus and 79 more list a Windows app.

Does Keep It have a Windows app?

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

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Evernote, UpNote, Notesnook, RemNote, Dynalist, Octarine, NotePlus, QOwnNotes and 71 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.