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OmniOutliner alternatives with an Android app

The OmniOutliner listing does not include an Android app. 68 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list an Android app.

OmniOutliner is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials). 63 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to OmniOutliner

  1. Workflowy

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

    • Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro). OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • Workflowy has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
  2. Dynalist

    Outlining app for nested lists, notes and tasks

    • Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year). OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • Dynalist has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dynalist lists a web app.
    • Only Dynalist lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
  3. 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. OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • NoteCase Pro has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NoteCase Pro lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only OmniOutliner lists an iOS app.
  4. Notability

    Handwritten notes with synced audio, transcripts and AI study tools

    • Notability starts at $14.99 per year, or $4.99 per month (Lite). OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • Notability has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Notability lists a web app.
    • Only Notability lists Windows and Android apps.
  5. UpNote

    Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option

    • UpNote starts at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • UpNote has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only UpNote lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only UpNote lists a browser extension.
  6. Noteshelf

    Handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation for stylus devices

    • Noteshelf starts at $7.99 one-time on Windows; Premium is $9.99 one-time on Android. OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • Noteshelf has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Noteshelf lists Android and Windows apps.
  7. Linwood Butterfly

    Open-source handwriting and sketching app with an infinite canvas

    • Linwood Butterfly is free. OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • Linwood Butterfly has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists a web app.
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
  8. Zettel Notes

    Android Markdown note app built around the Zettelkasten method

    • Zettel Notes starts at $0.99 one-time for the cheapest paid plugin; most are $2.99 to $5.99. OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • Zettel Notes has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zettel Notes lists an Android app.
    • Only OmniOutliner lists macOS and iOS apps.
  9. Gravity

    Single-stream notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android

    • Gravity starts at $9.99 one-time per platform. OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • Only Gravity lists an Android app.
    • Gravity also covers Markdown and menu bar app.
    • OmniOutliner also covers templates.
  10. Notion

    Workspace for docs, wikis, databases and projects with built-in AI

    • Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly. OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • Notion has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Notion lists a web app.
    • Only Notion lists Windows and Android apps.
  11. 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). OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • Obsidian has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
  12. Anytype

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

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • Anytype has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Anytype lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

Common questions

Which OmniOutliner alternatives have an Android app?

Workflowy, Dynalist, NoteCase Pro, Notability, UpNote, Noteshelf, Linwood Butterfly, Zettel Notes and 60 more list an Android app.

Does OmniOutliner have an Android app?

The OmniOutliner listing does not include an Android app. It lists macOS and iOS.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Workflowy, Dynalist, NoteCase Pro, Notability, UpNote, Noteshelf, Linwood Butterfly, Zettel Notes and 55 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 OmniOutliner: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.