Alternatives · Note-Taking
NotePlan alternatives
NotePlan compared with 9 alternatives: Agenda, Amplenote, Obsidian, Craft, Logseq and 4 more.
NotePlan is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99). 8 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NotePlanThis tool | Free trial · from $8.33/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Agenda | Free plan · from $39.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Amplenote | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Obsidian | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Craft | Free plan · from $96/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Logseq | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Notebooks | Free trial · from $17.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Octarine | Free plan · from $79 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension |
| Twos | Free plan · from $3.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| nocal | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from NotePlan
- Free plan · from $39.99/yr
Agenda
Date-focused notes on a timeline, linked to your calendar
- Agenda starts at $39.99 per year (Premium Subscription). NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99).
- Agenda has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NotePlan lists a web app.
- Agenda also covers web clipper and templates.
- NotePlan also covers Markdown, daily notes and time blocking.
Suits: People whose notes revolve around meetings and dates
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
Amplenote
Notes, to-do lists and a task calendar in one app
- Amplenote starts at $7.99 per month, or $69.99 per year (Pro, US App Store prices). NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99).
- Amplenote has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Amplenote lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Amplenote lists a browser extension.
- Amplenote also covers linked notes.
Suits: People who want notes, to-dos and a calendar in one app
- Free plan · from $4/mo
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). NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99).
- Obsidian has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
- Only NotePlan lists a web app.
Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control
- Free plan · from $96/yr
Craft
Notes and documents app with tasks, daily notes and whiteboards
- Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly. NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99).
- Craft has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Craft lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Craft lists a browser extension.
- Craft also covers whiteboard.
Suits: People who want polished documents and personal notes in one app
- Free plan · from $5/mo
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. NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99).
- Logseq has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Logseq lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
- Logseq also covers linked notes and whiteboard.
Suits: People who think in outlines and want their notes as plain-text files
- Free trial · from $17.99 one-time
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. NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99).
- Only Notebooks lists a Windows app.
- Only NotePlan lists a web app.
- Notebooks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Notebooks also covers linked notes and long-form writing.
Suits: Writers who want notes, long documents and tasks in one app
- Free plan · from $79 one-time
Octarine
Local Markdown notes app with daily notes, views and optional AI
- Octarine starts at $79 one-time purchase. NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99).
- Octarine has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Octarine lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Octarine lists a browser extension.
- Only NotePlan lists a web app.
Suits: Writers who want Markdown notes kept as local files
- Free plan · from $3.33/mo
Twos
Daily lists for notes, to-dos and reminders in one app
- Twos starts at $3.33 per month, billed yearly ($39.99). NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99).
- Twos has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Twos lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Twos lists a browser extension.
- NotePlan also covers Markdown and time blocking.
Suits: People who want notes, to-dos and reminders in one daily list
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
nocal
Calendar, notes and tasks in one app, with an MCP server for AI
- nocal starts at $4.99 per month (Everywhere). NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99).
- nocal has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only nocal lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only NotePlan lists a web app.
- nocal also covers linked notes and natural-language input.
Suits: People who plan the week in notes and want them next to their calendar
Limits worth knowing in NotePlan
- There is no free plan: once a trial or subscription ends, notes become read-only.
- Native apps exist only for Mac, iPhone and iPad; Windows and other systems use the web version.
- Sync runs mainly through Apple's CloudKit and is tied to an Apple ID, which the web version also signs in with.
- The monthly plan's free trial lasts 3 days, compared with 7 days on the annual plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to NotePlan?
The alternatives to NotePlan in this directory are Agenda, Amplenote, Obsidian, Craft, Logseq, Notebooks, Octarine, Twos and nocal. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with NotePlan.
Is there a free alternative to NotePlan?
Yes. Agenda, Amplenote, Obsidian, Craft, Logseq, Octarine, Twos and nocal have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which NotePlan alternatives work on Windows?
The NotePlan listing does not include a Windows app. Amplenote, Obsidian, Craft, Logseq, Notebooks, Octarine, Twos and nocal list one.
Which NotePlan alternatives work on Linux?
The NotePlan listing does not include a Linux app. Amplenote, Obsidian, Logseq, Octarine and Twos list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to NotePlan?
Logseq is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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