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Quick Note alternatives
Quick Note compared with 7 alternatives: SideNotes, Tot, Stickier, Antinote, Apple Notes and 2 more.
Quick Note is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $12.99 one-time. 4 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick NoteThis tool | Free trial · from $12.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| SideNotes | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Tot | Free plan · from $19.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Stickier | Free plan · from $4.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Antinote | Free trial · from $5 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Apple Notes | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Notchkin | From $4.99 one-time | No | macOS |
| Noticky | Free plan · from $4.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from Quick Note
- Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
SideNotes
Screen-edge notes panel for Mac, with a separate iPhone app
- SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac. Quick Note starts at $12.99 one-time.
- SideNotes also covers Markdown and tasks.
Suits: Mac users who want notes at hand without switching apps
- Free plan · from $19.99 one-time
Tot
Seven-note text scratchpad for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform. Quick Note starts at $12.99 one-time.
- Tot has a free plan. Quick Note does not, though it has a free trial.
- Tot also covers Markdown.
Suits: Mac and iPhone users who want a scratchpad for short-lived text
- Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
Stickier
Sticky notes for Mac with iCloud sync and an iPhone companion app
- Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app. Quick Note starts at $12.99 one-time.
- Stickier has a free plan. Quick Note does not, though it has a free trial.
Suits: Mac users who want floating sticky notes that sync through iCloud
- Free trial · from $5 one-time
Antinote
Mac scratchpad for temporary notes, quick math and checklists
- Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase. Quick Note starts at $12.99 one-time.
- Only Quick Note lists an iOS app.
- Antinote also covers Pomodoro timer and calculator.
Suits: Mac users who want a throwaway pad beside their main notes app
- Free
Apple Notes
Apple's free notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web
- Apple Notes is free. Quick Note starts at $12.99 one-time.
- Apple Notes has a free plan. Quick Note does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Apple Notes lists a web app.
- Quick Note can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Apple Notes also covers transcription and linked notes.
Suits: People who use only Apple devices
- From $4.99 one-time
Notchkin
Local notes panel that drops down from the MacBook notch
- Notchkin starts at $4.99 one-time. Quick Note starts at $12.99 one-time.
- Only Quick Note lists an iOS app.
- Quick Note also covers menu bar app.
Suits: MacBook users who want a scratchpad without another window
- Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
Noticky
Sticky notes for Mac that stay on top, even in fullscreen
- Noticky starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $9.99 one-time for Mac. Quick Note starts at $12.99 one-time.
- Noticky has a free plan. Quick Note does not, though it has a free trial.
- Noticky also covers Markdown, templates and screenshots.
Suits: Keeping a note in view above a fullscreen app on the Mac
Limits worth knowing in Quick Note
- The free version stops at 6 notes and 30 days of use; going further needs the one-time Pro purchase.
- iCloud sync is part of Pro only.
- There is no Windows or Android version. The docs FAQ still calls the app Mac only, while the App Store lists an iPhone and iPad version.
- The App Store listing requires macOS 15 or later on the Mac and iOS 18 or later on iPhone and iPad.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Quick Note?
The alternatives to Quick Note in this directory are SideNotes, Tot, Stickier, Antinote, Apple Notes, Notchkin and Noticky. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Quick Note.
Is there a free alternative to Quick Note?
Yes. Apple Notes is free to use. Tot, Stickier and Noticky 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 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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