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Memos alternatives with a Windows app

The Memos listing does not include a Windows app. 74 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Windows app.

Memos is free to use. 69 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Memos

  1. Blinko

    AI-assisted card notes, self-hosted or on Blinko Cloud

    • Blinko starts at $5.99 per month, billed monthly (Blinko Cloud Pro). Memos is free.
    • Only Blinko lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    • Blinko also covers AI search.
    Blinko vs MemosBlinko pricing and details

  2. Trilium Notes

    Free, open-source hierarchical notes for a personal knowledge base

    • Trilium Notes is free. Memos is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Memos also covers linked notes.
    Trilium Notes vs MemosTrilium Notes pricing and details

  3. 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). Memos is free.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Joplin is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Memos also covers linked notes.
    Joplin vs MemosJoplin pricing and details

  4. NoteGen

    Open-source Markdown notes app that organizes captures with AI

    • NoteGen is free. Memos is free.
    • Only NoteGen lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Memos lists a web app.
    • Memos is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    NoteGen vs MemosNoteGen pricing and details

  5. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Memos is free.
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Notesnook is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  6. Standard Notes

    End-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Memos is free.
    • Only Standard Notes lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Standard Notes is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Memos also covers linked notes.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  7. Dynalist

    Outlining app for nested lists, notes and tasks

    • Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year). Memos is free.
    • Only Dynalist lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Memos is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Dynalist also covers tasks.
    Dynalist pricing and details

  8. SilverBullet

    Scriptable Markdown knowledge base, self-hosted or on desktop

    • SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use). Memos is free.
    • Only SilverBullet lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    • SilverBullet also covers wiki.
    SilverBullet pricing and details

  9. QOwnNotes

    Open-source Markdown notes app with Nextcloud and ownCloud support

    • QOwnNotes is free. Memos is free.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Memos lists a web app.
    • Memos is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    QOwnNotes pricing and details

  10. Capacities

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

    • Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Memos is free.
    • Only Capacities lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Memos is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Capacities also covers daily notes.
    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. Memos is free.
    • Only Logseq lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    • Memos is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Logseq pricing and details

  12. Simplenote

    Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform

    • Simplenote is free. Memos is free.
    • Only Simplenote lists iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    • Memos is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Simplenote pricing and details

62 more that list a Windows app

All 74 in one table

Common questions

Which Memos alternatives have a Windows app?

Blinko, Trilium Notes, Joplin, NoteGen, Notesnook, Standard Notes, Dynalist, SilverBullet and 66 more list a Windows app.

Does Memos have a Windows app?

The Memos listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web and Browser extension.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Blinko, Trilium Notes, Joplin, NoteGen, Notesnook, Standard Notes, Dynalist, SilverBullet and 61 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 Memos: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.