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Notion alternatives with a Linux app

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

Notion has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per member / month, billed yearly. 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 Notion

  1. Anytype

    Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Anytype lists a Linux app.
    • Only Notion lists a web app.
    • Only Notion lists a browser extension.
    Anytype vs NotionAnytype pricing and details

  2. Capacities

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

    • Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Capacities lists a Linux app.
    • Capacities also covers linked notes, web clipper and daily notes.
    • Notion also covers databases, wiki and templates.
    Capacities vs NotionCapacities 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). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Obsidian lists a Linux app.
    • Only Notion lists a web app.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Obsidian vs NotionObsidian pricing and details

  4. AFFiNE

    Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases

    • AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually. Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a Linux app.
    • AFFiNE is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • AFFiNE also covers whiteboard.
    AFFiNE vs NotionAFFiNE pricing and details

  5. 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). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Amplenote lists a Linux app.
    • Amplenote also covers Markdown, linked notes, daily notes, tasks and calendar.
    • Notion also covers databases, wiki and templates.
    Amplenote vs NotionAmplenote pricing and details

  6. AppFlowy

    Open-core workspace for docs, wikis and projects you can self-host

    • AppFlowy starts at $6 / month, billed annually (self-hosted One); cloud Pro is $16 per member. Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Only AppFlowy lists a Linux app.
    • Only Notion lists a browser extension.
    • AppFlowy is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    AppFlowy vs NotionAppFlowy pricing and details

  7. Fabric

    AI workspace for notes, files, bookmarks and meeting notes

    • Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Fabric lists a Linux app.
    • Fabric also covers meeting notes, AI search, whiteboard, web clipper and file sync.
    • Notion also covers databases, wiki and templates.
    Fabric vs NotionFabric pricing and details

  8. Heptabase

    Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards

    • Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Notion has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heptabase lists a Linux app.
    • Heptabase also covers linked notes, whiteboard and daily notes.
    Heptabase vs NotionHeptabase pricing and details

  9. Workflowy

    Outliner that keeps notes, to-dos and plans in one nested list

    • Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Workflowy lists a Linux app.
    • Workflowy also covers linked notes, tasks and kanban boards.
    • Notion also covers databases, wiki and templates.
    Workflowy pricing and details

  10. RemNote

    Note-taking app with built-in flashcards and spaced repetition

    • RemNote starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Only RemNote lists a Linux app.
    • RemNote also covers linked notes and web clipper.
    • Notion also covers wiki.
    RemNote pricing and details

  11. Supernotes

    Collaborative note-taking built on short, linkable notecards

    • Supernotes starts at £6 per month, billed annually (£72). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Supernotes lists a Linux app.
    • Only Notion lists a browser extension.
    • Supernotes also covers Markdown and linked notes.
    Supernotes pricing and details

  12. TheBrain

    Visual knowledge network linking notes, files and web links

    • TheBrain starts at $15 per month, billed at $180 per year (Pro Service). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Only TheBrain lists a Linux app.
    • Only Notion lists a browser extension.
    • TheBrain also covers Markdown, linked notes and mind mapping.
    TheBrain pricing and details

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Common questions

Which Notion alternatives have a Linux app?

Anytype, Capacities, Obsidian, AFFiNE, Amplenote, AppFlowy, Fabric, Heptabase and 43 more list a Linux app.

Does Notion have a Linux app?

The Notion listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Anytype, Capacities, Obsidian, AFFiNE, Amplenote, AppFlowy, Fabric, Workflowy 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 Notion: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.