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Alternatives to Markor with a one-time purchase

The Markor listing shows no one-time purchase. 46 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Markor is free to use. 31 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Markor

  1. GitJournal

    Mobile Markdown notes app that syncs through any Git repository

    • GitJournal starts at $1.99 per month in installments, or $31.99 one-time (US App Store minimums). Markor is free.
    • Only GitJournal lists an iOS app.
    • GitJournal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • GitJournal also covers linked notes and daily notes.
    GitJournal vs MarkorGitJournal pricing and details

  2. FSNotes

    Open-source Markdown notes app for Mac and iPhone

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

  3. Curio

    Freeform Mac notebook with mind maps, lists and Kanban

    • Curio starts at $5 per month, billed yearly ($60), or $99.99 one-time license. Markor is free.
    • Only Curio lists a macOS app.
    • Only Markor lists an Android app.
    • Curio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Curio pricing and details

  4. 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. Markor is free.
    • Markor has a free plan. Notebooks does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Notebooks lists iOS, macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Markor lists an Android app.
    Notebooks pricing and details

  5. MiaoYan

    Native Mac Markdown notes app with a split editor and preview

    • MiaoYan starts at $14.99 one-time purchase (App Store edition). Markor is free.
    • Only MiaoYan lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Markor lists an Android app.
    • MiaoYan can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    MiaoYan pricing and details

  6. AllMyNotes Organizer

    Windows notes organizer that keeps everything in one local file

    • AllMyNotes Organizer starts at $34.00 one-time purchase (Deluxe Edition license). Markor is free.
    • Only AllMyNotes Organizer lists a Windows app.
    • Only Markor lists an Android app.
    • AllMyNotes Organizer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    AllMyNotes Organizer pricing and details

  7. Gravity

    Single-stream notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android

    • Gravity starts at $9.99 one-time per platform. Markor is free.
    • Markor has a free plan. Gravity does not.
    • Only Gravity lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Gravity can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Gravity pricing and details

  8. Understory

    Mac notes app for outlining and drafting essays, papers and books

    • Understory starts at $24.99 one-time purchase. Markor is free.
    • Only Understory lists a macOS app.
    • Only Markor lists an Android app.
    • Understory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Understory pricing and details

  9. UpNote

    Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option

    • UpNote starts at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). Markor is free.
    • Only UpNote lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only UpNote lists a browser extension.
    • UpNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    UpNote pricing and details

  10. DEVONthink

    Document and information manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates. Markor is free.
    • Markor has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    • Only DEVONthink lists macOS and iOS apps.
    DEVONthink pricing and details

  11. Tinderbox

    Mac tool for mapping, analyzing and sharing notes

    • Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates. Markor is free.
    • Markor has a free plan. Tinderbox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tinderbox lists a macOS app.
    • Only Markor lists an Android app.
    Tinderbox pricing and details

  12. EagleFiler

    Document organizer and mail archiver for Mac

    • EagleFiler starts at $69.99 one-time purchase. Markor is free.
    • Markor has a free plan. EagleFiler does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only EagleFiler lists a macOS app.
    • Only Markor lists an Android app.
    EagleFiler pricing and details

34 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

All 46 in one table

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Markor that you buy once?

Yes. GitJournal, FSNotes, Curio, Notebooks, MiaoYan, AllMyNotes Organizer, Gravity, Understory and 38 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Markor once instead of subscribing?

The Markor listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

GitJournal, FSNotes, Curio, MiaoYan, AllMyNotes Organizer, Understory, UpNote, Octarine and 23 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 5, 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 Markor: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.