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OmniOutliner alternatives with a Windows app

The OmniOutliner listing does not include a Windows app. 74 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Windows app.

OmniOutliner is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials). 69 of them are free or have a free plan.

74 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. 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.
    Notability pricing and details

  6. 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

  7. 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.
    Noteshelf pricing and details

  8. Notebooks

    Writing, documents and tasks organized in nested books

    • Notebooks starts at $17.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $43.99 one-time for Mac. OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • Only Notebooks lists a Windows app.
    • Notebooks also covers Markdown, linked notes, tasks and long-form writing.
    • OmniOutliner also covers templates.
    Notebooks pricing and details

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. NotePlus

    Native Markdown notes app with kanban boards and AI chat

    • NotePlus starts at $29 one-time purchase (Basic license, 1 computer). OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials).
    • NotePlus has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NotePlus lists a Windows app.
    • NotePlus also covers Markdown, linked notes and kanban boards.
    NotePlus pricing and details

  12. 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

62 more that list a Windows app

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Common questions

Which OmniOutliner alternatives have a Windows app?

Workflowy, Dynalist, NoteCase Pro, TreeSheets, Notability, UpNote, Noteshelf, Notebooks and 66 more list a Windows app.

Does OmniOutliner have a Windows app?

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

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Workflowy, Dynalist, NoteCase Pro, TreeSheets, Notability, UpNote, Noteshelf, Octarine and 61 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.