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KeyNote NF alternatives

KeyNote NF compared with 5 alternatives: CherryTree, RightNote, AllMyNotes Organizer, Zim and NoteCase Pro.

KeyNote NF is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
KeyNote NFThis toolFreeFreeWindows
CherryTreeFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
RightNoteFree plan · from $29.95 one-timeYesWindows
AllMyNotes OrganizerFree plan · from $34.00 one-timeYesWindows
ZimFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
NoteCase ProFree plan · from $5 one-timeYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, Android

How each one differs from KeyNote NF

  1. CherryTree

    Hierarchical desktop notes with rich text and code highlighting

    • CherryTree is free. KeyNote NF is free.
    • Only CherryTree lists macOS and Linux apps.

    Suits: Keeping structured notes and code snippets in one local file

    CherryTree vs KeyNote NFCherryTree pricing and details

  2. RightNote

    Windows note organizer with pages, trees and several note types

    • RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license). KeyNote NF is free.
    • RightNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • KeyNote NF is open source, according to its own site.
    • RightNote also covers daily notes, tasks and spreadsheets.

    Suits: Windows users who file notes in deep, multi-level trees

    RightNote vs KeyNote NFRightNote pricing and details

  3. AllMyNotes Organizer

    Windows notes organizer that keeps everything in one local file

    • AllMyNotes Organizer starts at $34.00 one-time purchase (Deluxe Edition license). KeyNote NF is free.
    • AllMyNotes Organizer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • KeyNote NF is open source, according to its own site.
    • AllMyNotes Organizer also covers tasks.

    Suits: Windows users who want private notes kept off the cloud

    AllMyNotes Organizer vs KeyNote NFAllMyNotes Organizer pricing and details

  4. Zim

    Desktop wiki that keeps linked pages as plain text files

    • Zim is free. KeyNote NF is free.
    • Only Zim lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Zim also covers linked notes, wiki, daily notes and tasks.

    Suits: A personal wiki or scratch book kept as files on your own disk

    Zim vs KeyNote NFZim pricing and details

  5. NoteCase Pro

    Cross-platform outliner and note manager with Lua scripting

    • NoteCase Pro starts at $5 one-time for Android; desktop licenses start at €7 one-time. KeyNote NF is free.
    • Only NoteCase Pro lists macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • NoteCase Pro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • KeyNote NF is open source, according to its own site.
    • NoteCase Pro also covers templates and tasks.

    Suits: People who want one outliner on Windows, macOS and Linux

    NoteCase Pro vs KeyNote NFNoteCase Pro pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in KeyNote NF

  • Windows only: the project's SourceForge page lists Windows as its platform, and no other build is offered.
  • The built-in backup keeps at most 9 recent copies made on saving, so the author advises keeping separate backups of .knt files.
  • Its .knt format extends the old one: saving such a file in the original KeyNote 1.6.5 loses alarms and checked-node information.
KeyNote NF pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to KeyNote NF?

The alternatives to KeyNote NF in this directory are CherryTree, RightNote, AllMyNotes Organizer, Zim and NoteCase Pro. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with KeyNote NF.

Is there a free alternative to KeyNote NF?

Yes. CherryTree and Zim are free to use. RightNote, AllMyNotes Organizer and NoteCase Pro have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which KeyNote NF alternatives work on macOS?

The KeyNote NF listing does not include a macOS app. CherryTree, Zim and NoteCase Pro list one.

Which KeyNote NF alternatives work on Linux?

The KeyNote NF listing does not include a Linux app. CherryTree, Zim and NoteCase Pro list one.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 9, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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