Alternatives · Note-Taking
RightNote alternatives
RightNote compared with 5 alternatives: MyInfo, AllMyNotes Organizer, CherryTree, NoteCase Pro and KeyNote NF.
RightNote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RightNoteThis tool | Free plan · from $29.95 one-time | Yes | Windows |
| MyInfo | Free trial · from $99 one-time | Trial only | Windows, Browser extension |
| AllMyNotes Organizer | Free plan · from $34.00 one-time | Yes | Windows |
| CherryTree | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| NoteCase Pro | Free plan · from $5 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| KeyNote NF | Free | Free | Windows |
How each one differs from RightNote
- Free trial · from $99 one-time
MyInfo
Offline note-taking and personal information manager for Windows
- MyInfo starts at $99 one-time purchase, plus tax. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
- RightNote has a free plan. MyInfo does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MyInfo lists a browser extension.
- MyInfo also covers linked notes, wiki and web clipper.
- RightNote also covers daily notes, tasks and spreadsheets.
Suits: Windows users building a personal wiki or knowledge base offline
- Free plan · from $34.00 one-time
AllMyNotes Organizer
Windows notes organizer that keeps everything in one local file
- AllMyNotes Organizer starts at $34.00 one-time purchase (Deluxe Edition license). RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
- RightNote also covers daily notes and spreadsheets.
Suits: Windows users who want private notes kept off the cloud
- Free
CherryTree
Hierarchical desktop notes with rich text and code highlighting
- CherryTree is free. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
- Only CherryTree lists macOS and Linux apps.
- CherryTree is open source, according to its own site.
- RightNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- RightNote also covers daily notes, tasks and spreadsheets.
Suits: Keeping structured notes and code snippets in one local file
- Free plan · from $5 one-time
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. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
- Only NoteCase Pro lists macOS, Linux and Android apps.
- NoteCase Pro also covers templates.
- RightNote also covers daily notes and spreadsheets.
Suits: People who want one outliner on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Free
KeyNote NF
Open-source tabbed notebook for Windows with tree notes
- KeyNote NF is free. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
- KeyNote NF is open source, according to its own site.
- RightNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- RightNote also covers daily notes, tasks and spreadsheets.
Suits: Windows users who want a free, open-source tree notebook
Limits worth knowing in RightNote
- Windows only; reaching notes from a phone, Mac or browser relies on Evernote Sync, which is limited to the Professional version.
- A license includes 12 months of updates. The software keeps working afterward, but more updates need an upgrade license ($34.95 for Professional).
- The freeware version has no spell checker, spreadsheet or attachment notes, or the Rich view editor with images and tables.
- Journal, outline and task list notes, multi-notebook search and saved web pages need Professional at $59.95.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to RightNote?
The alternatives to RightNote in this directory are MyInfo, AllMyNotes Organizer, CherryTree, NoteCase Pro and KeyNote NF. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with RightNote.
Is there a free alternative to RightNote?
Yes. CherryTree and KeyNote NF are free to use. AllMyNotes Organizer and NoteCase Pro have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which RightNote alternatives work on macOS?
The RightNote listing does not include a macOS app. CherryTree and NoteCase Pro list one.
Which RightNote alternatives work on Linux?
The RightNote listing does not include a Linux app. CherryTree and NoteCase Pro list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to RightNote?
CherryTree and KeyNote NF are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 9, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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