Noteshelf alternatives · Note-Taking
Noteshelf alternatives with a Linux app
The Noteshelf listing does not include a Linux app. 51 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Linux app.
Noteshelf has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99 one-time on Windows; Premium is $9.99 one-time on Android. 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 Noteshelf
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
UpNote
Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option
- UpNote starts at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). Noteshelf starts at $7.99 one-time on Windows; Premium is $9.99 one-time on Android.
- Only UpNote lists a Linux app.
- Only UpNote lists a browser extension.
- UpNote also covers Markdown, linked notes and web clipper.
- Free plan · from $8/mo
RemNote
Note-taking app with built-in flashcards and spaced repetition
- RemNote starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96). Noteshelf starts at $7.99 one-time on Windows; Premium is $9.99 one-time on Android.
- Only RemNote lists a web app.
- Only RemNote lists a Linux app.
- Only RemNote lists a browser extension.
- 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. Noteshelf starts at $7.99 one-time on Windows; Premium is $9.99 one-time on Android.
- Only Octarine lists a Linux app.
- Only Octarine lists a browser extension.
- Only Noteshelf lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $5 one-time
NoteCase Pro
Cross-platform outliner and note manager with Lua scripting
- NoteCase Pro starts at $5 one-time for Android; desktop licenses start at €7 one-time. Noteshelf starts at $7.99 one-time on Windows; Premium is $9.99 one-time on Android.
- Only NoteCase Pro lists a Linux app.
- Only Noteshelf lists an iOS app.
- NoteCase Pro also covers tasks.
- 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. Noteshelf starts at $7.99 one-time on Windows; Premium is $9.99 one-time on Android.
- Only Capacities lists a web app.
- Only Capacities lists a Linux app.
- Only Capacities 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. Noteshelf starts at $7.99 one-time on Windows; Premium is $9.99 one-time on Android.
- Only Tana Outliner lists a web app.
- Only Tana Outliner lists a Linux app.
- Noteshelf can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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). Noteshelf starts at $7.99 one-time on Windows; Premium is $9.99 one-time on Android.
- Noteshelf has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Heptabase lists a web app.
- Only Heptabase lists a Linux app.
- Free plan · from $6.99/mo
Workflowy
Outliner that keeps notes, to-dos and plans in one nested list
- Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro). Noteshelf starts at $7.99 one-time on Windows; Premium is $9.99 one-time on Android.
- Only Workflowy lists a web app.
- Only Workflowy lists a Linux app.
- Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $1.67/mo
Zoho Notebook
Card-based notes app with a web clipper, scanner and AI add-ons
- Zoho Notebook starts at $1.67 per month, billed annually at $19.99 (Pro). Noteshelf starts at $7.99 one-time on Windows; Premium is $9.99 one-time on Android.
- Only Zoho Notebook lists a web app.
- Only Zoho Notebook lists a Linux app.
- Only Zoho Notebook lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from £6/mo
Supernotes
Collaborative note-taking built on short, linkable notecards
- Supernotes starts at £6 per month, billed annually (£72). Noteshelf starts at $7.99 one-time on Windows; Premium is $9.99 one-time on Android.
- Only Supernotes lists a web app.
- Only Supernotes lists a Linux app.
- Noteshelf can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $8.31/mo
Inkdrop
Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync
- Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). Noteshelf starts at $7.99 one-time on Windows; Premium is $9.99 one-time on Android.
- Noteshelf has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Inkdrop lists a Linux app.
- Only Inkdrop lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $15/mo
TheBrain
Visual knowledge network linking notes, files and web links
- TheBrain starts at $15 per month, billed at $180 per year (Pro Service). Noteshelf starts at $7.99 one-time on Windows; Premium is $9.99 one-time on Android.
- Only TheBrain lists a web app.
- Only TheBrain lists a Linux app.
- Noteshelf can be bought with a one-time purchase.
39 more that list a Linux app
- Fabric
- Twos
- Tolaria
- Linwood Butterfly
- VNote
- NoteGen
- Blinko
- QOwnNotes
- MindForger
- Obsidian
- Anytype
- Logseq
- Joplin
- Simplenote
- Standard Notes
- Notesnook
- AppFlowy
- AFFiNE
- Amplenote
- Trilium Notes
- SiYuan
- TiddlyWiki
- Xournal++
- Dynalist
- Heynote
- Tangent Notes
- Beaver Notes
- Lockbook
- Mimiri Notes
- FUTO Notes
- Saber
- Rnote
- SilverBullet
- CherryTree
- Zim
- TreeSheets
- Stylus Labs Write
- DeepNotes
- Marknote
Common questions
Which Noteshelf alternatives have a Linux app?
UpNote, RemNote, Octarine, NoteCase Pro, Capacities, Tana Outliner, Heptabase, Workflowy and 43 more list a Linux app.
Does Noteshelf have a Linux app?
The Noteshelf listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
Which of these note-taking apps are free?
UpNote, RemNote, Octarine, NoteCase Pro, Capacities, Tana Outliner, Workflowy, Zoho Notebook 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 Noteshelf: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.