NotePlan alternatives · Note-Taking
NotePlan alternatives with a Windows app
The NotePlan listing does not include a Windows app. 74 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Windows app.
NotePlan is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99). 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 NotePlan
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Free plan · from $8/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $99/yr
Evernote
Note-taking app with web clipping, tasks, calendar and AI search
- Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly. NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99).
- Evernote has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Evernote lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Evernote lists a browser extension.
- Free trial · from $8.99/mo
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.
62 more that list a Windows app
- Joplin
- Simplenote
- Standard Notes
- UpNote
- Trilium Notes
- Supernotes
- Inkdrop
- Tolaria
- Tangent Notes
- Beaver Notes
- Lockbook
- FUTO Notes
- SilverBullet
- Zim
- AllMyNotes Organizer
- RightNote
- Anytype
- Microsoft OneNote
- Goodnotes
- Workflowy
- Zoho Notebook
- Notesnook
- RemNote
- TiddlyWiki
- Xournal++
- TheBrain
- Saga
- Heynote
- Mimiri Notes
- Linwood Butterfly
- NotePlus
- VNote
- NoteGen
- Noteey
- Blinko
- CherryTree
- QOwnNotes
- Simple Sticky Notes
- Notezilla
- MyInfo
- NoteCase Pro
- Marknote
- MindForger
- Notion
- Notability
- Samsung Notes
- AppFlowy
- SiYuan
- Noteshelf
- MyScript Notes
- LiquidText
- Fabric
- AudioPen
- Scrintal
- Saber
- Rnote
- Stickies
- KeyNote NF
- TreeSheets
- Stylus Labs Write
- DeepNotes
- AFFiNE
Common questions
Which NotePlan alternatives have a Windows app?
Amplenote, Obsidian, Craft, Logseq, Notebooks, Octarine, Twos, Tana Outliner and 66 more list a Windows app.
Does NotePlan have a Windows app?
The NotePlan listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web, macOS and iOS.
Which of these note-taking apps are free?
Amplenote, Obsidian, Craft, Logseq, Octarine, Twos, Tana Outliner, Dynalist 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 NotePlan: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.