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Reflect alternatives with a Linux app

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

Reflect has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app. 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 Reflect

  1. 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). Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Reflect is open source, according to its own site.
    Obsidian vs ReflectObsidian pricing and details

  2. 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. Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • Only Logseq lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
    Logseq vs ReflectLogseq pricing and details

  3. Capacities

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

    • Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Capacities lists a web app.
    • Only Capacities lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Reflect is open source, according to its own site.
    Capacities vs ReflectCapacities pricing and details

  4. Tolaria

    Free, open-source desktop app for Markdown knowledge bases

    • Tolaria is free. Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Tolaria lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Reflect lists an iOS app.
    • Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
    Tolaria pricing and details

  5. Octarine

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

    • Octarine starts at $79 one-time purchase. Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Octarine lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Reflect lists an iOS app.
    • Octarine can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Octarine pricing and details

  6. QOwnNotes

    Open-source Markdown notes app with Nextcloud and ownCloud support

    • QOwnNotes is free. Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Reflect lists an iOS app.
    • QOwnNotes also covers web clipper.
    QOwnNotes pricing and details

  7. MindForger

    Open-source Markdown notebook that links related notes for you

    • MindForger is free. Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only MindForger lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only Reflect lists an iOS app.
    • Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
    MindForger pricing and details

  8. Tangent Notes

    Open-source Markdown notes app that maps the path between notes

    • Tangent Notes is free. Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Tangent Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Reflect lists an iOS app.
    • Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
    Tangent Notes pricing and details

  9. Beaver Notes

    Open-source, local-first Markdown notes app for desktop

    • Beaver Notes is free. Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Beaver Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Reflect lists an iOS app.
    • Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
    Beaver Notes pricing and details

  10. NoteGen

    Open-source Markdown notes app that organizes captures with AI

    • NoteGen is free. Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only NoteGen lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • NoteGen also covers whiteboard and web clipper.
    • Reflect also covers linked notes and daily notes.
    NoteGen pricing and details

  11. Zim

    Desktop wiki that keeps linked pages as plain text files

    • Zim is free. Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Zim lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Reflect lists an iOS app.
    • Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
    Zim pricing and details

  12. Marknote

    KDE's rich text note-taking app that saves notes as Markdown files

    • Marknote is free. Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Marknote lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only Reflect lists an iOS app.
    • Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
    Marknote pricing and details

39 more that list a Linux app

All 51 in one table

Common questions

Which Reflect alternatives have a Linux app?

Obsidian, Logseq, Capacities, Tolaria, Octarine, QOwnNotes, MindForger, Tangent Notes and 43 more list a Linux app.

Does Reflect have a Linux app?

The Reflect listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, iOS and Browser extension.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Obsidian, Logseq, Capacities, Tolaria, Octarine, QOwnNotes, MindForger, Tangent Notes 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 Reflect: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.