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Notesnook alternatives

Notesnook compared with 12 alternatives: Standard Notes, Joplin, Obsidian, Evernote, Simplenote and 7 more.

Notesnook has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). 11 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
NotesnookThis toolFree plan · from $1.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Standard NotesFree plan · from $90/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
JoplinFree plan · from €2.40/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ObsidianFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
EvernoteFree plan · from $99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
SimplenoteFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Beaver NotesFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
Bundled NotesFree plan · from $2.79/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
CrypteeFree plan · from €3/moYesWeb
FUTO NotesFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
InkdropFree trial · from $8.31/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LockbookFree plan · from $2.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Mimiri NotesFree plan · from $1.20/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Notesnook

  1. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential).
    • Notesnook also covers linked notes.

    Suits: Private notes that the provider cannot read

    Standard Notes vs NotesnookStandard Notes pricing and details

  2. 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). Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential).
    • Notesnook also covers linked notes.

    Suits: People who want open source notes synced through their own storage

    Joplin vs NotesnookJoplin pricing and details

  3. 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). Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Notesnook is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Obsidian also covers whiteboard.
    • Notesnook also covers web clipper.

    Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control

    Obsidian vs NotesnookObsidian pricing and details

  4. 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. Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only Notesnook lists a Linux app.
    • Notesnook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Evernote also covers templates, tasks and calendar.
    • Notesnook also covers Markdown and linked notes.

    Suits: People who save web pages, scans and documents and need to search across them

    Evernote vs NotesnookEvernote pricing and details

  5. Simplenote

    Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform

    • Simplenote is free. Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    • Notesnook is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Notesnook also covers web clipper.

    Suits: Plain-text notes synced across phone, desktop and browser at no cost

    Simplenote vs NotesnookSimplenote pricing and details

  6. Beaver Notes

    Open-source, local-first Markdown notes app for desktop

    • Beaver Notes is free. Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    • Notesnook is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want notes kept on their own device with no account

    Beaver Notes vs NotesnookBeaver Notes pricing and details

  7. Bundled Notes

    Notes, lists and kanban boards organized into bundles

    • Bundled Notes starts at $2.79 per month, or $27.99 per year. Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    • Notesnook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Bundled Notes also covers tasks and kanban boards.

    Suits: Android users who want notes, lists and boards in one app

    Bundled Notes vs NotesnookBundled Notes pricing and details

  8. Cryptee

    Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia

    • Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    • Notesnook is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cryptee also covers documents.

    Suits: Private journals and notes that the provider cannot read

    Cryptee vs NotesnookCryptee pricing and details

  9. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    • Notesnook also covers linked notes and web clipper.

    Suits: People who want Markdown notes as plain files on every device

    FUTO Notes vs NotesnookFUTO Notes pricing and details

  10. Inkdrop

    Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync

    • Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential).
    • Notesnook has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Notesnook is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Notesnook also covers linked notes.

    Suits: Developers keeping technical notes in Markdown

    Inkdrop vs NotesnookInkdrop pricing and details

  11. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    • Notesnook also covers linked notes and web clipper.

    Suits: People who want notes and files the provider cannot read

    Lockbook vs NotesnookLockbook pricing and details

  12. Mimiri Notes

    End-to-end encrypted notes in a tree, with encrypted sharing

    • Mimiri Notes starts at $1.20 per month, or $12 per year (Tier 1). Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    • Notesnook also covers Markdown, linked notes and web clipper.

    Suits: Confidential notes and credentials the provider cannot read

    Mimiri Notes vs NotesnookMimiri Notes pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Notesnook

  • The free plan allows 50 MB of attachment uploads a month and 10 MB per file, and caps notebooks and tags at 50 each.
  • Paid tiers mainly raise storage and limits: Essential gives 1 GB a month, Pro 10 GB and Believer 25 GB.
  • Prices on notesnook.com are localized by country and shown with tax; the dollar prices here come from the US App Store listing.
  • The 5-year plan is prepaid and does not include the 14-day trial.
Notesnook pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Notesnook?

The alternatives to Notesnook in this directory are Standard Notes, Joplin, Obsidian, Evernote, Simplenote, Beaver Notes, Bundled Notes, Cryptee, FUTO Notes, Inkdrop, Lockbook and Mimiri Notes. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Notesnook.

Is there a free alternative to Notesnook?

Yes. Simplenote, Beaver Notes and FUTO Notes are free to use. Standard Notes, Joplin, Obsidian, Evernote, Bundled Notes, Cryptee, Lockbook and Mimiri Notes have a free plan alongside paid ones.

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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