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OmniOutliner alternatives with a Linux app

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

OmniOutliner is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials). 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 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.
    Workflowy vs OmniOutlinerWorkflowy pricing and details

  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.
    Dynalist vs OmniOutlinerDynalist pricing and details

  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.
    NoteCase Pro vs OmniOutlinerNoteCase Pro pricing and details

  4. TreeSheets

    Open-source hierarchical spreadsheet for free-form notes and data

    • TreeSheets is free. OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • TreeSheets has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TreeSheets lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only OmniOutliner lists an iOS app.
    TreeSheets vs OmniOutlinerTreeSheets pricing and details

  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.
    UpNote pricing and details

  6. Octarine

    Local Markdown notes app with daily notes, views and optional AI

    • Octarine starts at $79 one-time purchase. OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • Octarine has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Octarine lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Octarine lists a browser extension.
    Octarine pricing and details

  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.
    Linwood Butterfly pricing and details

  8. VNote

    Free desktop Markdown note-taking app with plain-file notebooks

    • VNote is free. OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • VNote has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only VNote lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only OmniOutliner lists an iOS app.
    VNote pricing and details

  9. 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.
    Obsidian pricing and details

  10. 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.
    Anytype pricing and details

  11. 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. OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • Logseq has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • Only Logseq lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Logseq pricing and details

  12. RemNote

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

    • RemNote starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96). OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • RemNote has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RemNote lists a web app.
    • Only RemNote lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    RemNote pricing and details

39 more that list a Linux app

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Common questions

Which OmniOutliner alternatives have a Linux app?

Workflowy, Dynalist, NoteCase Pro, TreeSheets, UpNote, Octarine, Linwood Butterfly, VNote and 43 more list a Linux app.

Does OmniOutliner have a Linux app?

The OmniOutliner listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and iOS.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Workflowy, Dynalist, NoteCase Pro, TreeSheets, UpNote, Octarine, Linwood Butterfly, VNote 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 OmniOutliner: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.