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NotePlan alternatives with a Linux app

The NotePlan listing does not include a Linux app. 51 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Linux app.

NotePlan is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99). 49 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to NotePlan

  1. 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 vs NotePlanAmplenote pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Obsidian vs NotePlanObsidian pricing and details

  3. 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 vs NotePlanLogseq pricing and details

  4. 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.
    Octarine vs NotePlanOctarine pricing and details

  5. 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.
    Twos vs NotePlanTwos pricing and details

  6. Tana Outliner

    Outliner with supertags, daily notes and built-in AI features

    • Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly. NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99).
    • Tana Outliner has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tana Outliner lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Tana Outliner also covers meeting notes and linked notes.
    Tana Outliner 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). NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99).
    • Dynalist has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dynalist lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Dynalist lists a browser extension.
    Dynalist pricing and details

  8. Capacities

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

    • Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99).
    • Capacities has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Capacities lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
    Capacities pricing and details

  9. Heptabase

    Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards

    • Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99).
    • Only Heptabase lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Heptabase lists a browser extension.
    • Heptabase also covers linked notes and whiteboard.
    Heptabase pricing and details

  10. 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). NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99).
    • Joplin has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    Joplin pricing and details

  11. Simplenote

    Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform

    • Simplenote is free. NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99).
    • Simplenote has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Simplenote lists Android, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Simplenote is open source, according to its own site.
    Simplenote pricing and details

  12. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99).
    • Standard Notes has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Standard Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

39 more that list a Linux app

All 51 in one table

Common questions

Which NotePlan alternatives have a Linux app?

Amplenote, Obsidian, Logseq, Octarine, Twos, Tana Outliner, Dynalist, Capacities and 43 more list a Linux app.

Does NotePlan have a Linux app?

The NotePlan listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS and iOS.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Amplenote, Obsidian, Logseq, Octarine, Twos, Tana Outliner, Dynalist, Capacities and 41 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 NotePlan: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.