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RightNote alternatives with a Linux app

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

RightNote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license). 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 RightNote

  1. 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.
    CherryTree vs RightNoteCherryTree pricing and details

  2. 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.
    NoteCase Pro vs RightNoteNoteCase Pro pricing and details

  3. Octarine

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

    • Octarine starts at $79 one-time purchase. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Octarine lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Octarine lists a browser extension.
    • Octarine also covers Markdown and linked notes.
    Octarine pricing and details

  4. Zim

    Desktop wiki that keeps linked pages as plain text files

    • Zim is free. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Zim lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Zim is open source, according to its own site.
    • RightNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Zim pricing and details

  5. 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. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • Only Logseq lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    Logseq pricing and details

  6. Tana Outliner

    Outliner with supertags, daily notes and built-in AI features

    • Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Tana Outliner lists a web app.
    • Only Tana Outliner lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • RightNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Tana Outliner pricing and details

  7. Amplenote

    Notes, to-do lists and a task calendar in one app

    • Amplenote starts at $7.99 per month, or $69.99 per year (Pro, US App Store prices). RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Amplenote lists a web app.
    • Only Amplenote lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Amplenote lists a browser extension.
    Amplenote pricing and details

  8. Twos

    Daily lists for notes, to-dos and reminders in one app

    • Twos starts at $3.33 per month, billed yearly ($39.99). RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Twos lists a web app.
    • Only Twos lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Twos lists a browser extension.
    Twos 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). RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Obsidian lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Obsidian pricing and details

  10. Capacities

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

    • Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Capacities lists a web app.
    • Only Capacities lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
    Capacities pricing and details

  11. Anytype

    Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Anytype lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • RightNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Anytype pricing and details

  12. Heptabase

    Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards

    • Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • RightNote has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heptabase lists a web app.
    • Only Heptabase lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Heptabase pricing and details

39 more that list a Linux app

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Common questions

Which RightNote alternatives have a Linux app?

CherryTree, NoteCase Pro, Octarine, Zim, Logseq, Tana Outliner, Amplenote, Twos and 43 more list a Linux app.

Does RightNote have a Linux app?

The RightNote listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Windows.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

CherryTree, NoteCase Pro, Octarine, Zim, Logseq, Tana Outliner, Amplenote, Twos 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 RightNote: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.