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Open-source alternatives to RightNote

RightNote is not described as open source on its own site. 50 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

RightNote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license). All of them are free or have a free plan.

50 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. 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.
    KeyNote NF vs RightNoteKeyNote NF pricing and details

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Reflect

    Open-source daily notes app with backlinks and local Markdown

    • Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Reflect lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
    • Only RightNote lists a Windows app.
    Reflect pricing and details

  6. FSNotes

    Open-source Markdown notes app for Mac and iPhone

    • FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only FSNotes lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only RightNote lists a Windows app.
    • FSNotes is open source, according to its own site.
    FSNotes pricing and details

  7. Orgzly Revived

    Org mode outliner for notes and to-do lists on Android

    • Orgzly Revived is free. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Orgzly Revived lists an Android app.
    • Only RightNote lists a Windows app.
    • Orgzly Revived is open source, according to its own site.
    Orgzly Revived pricing and details

  8. GitJournal

    Mobile Markdown notes app that syncs through any Git repository

    • GitJournal starts at $1.99 per month in installments, or $31.99 one-time (US App Store minimums). RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only GitJournal lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only RightNote lists a Windows app.
    • GitJournal is open source, according to its own site.
    GitJournal pricing and details

  9. Markor

    Offline Android text editor for Markdown notes and todo.txt

    • Markor is free. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Markor lists an Android app.
    • Only RightNote lists a Windows app.
    • Markor is open source, according to its own site.
    Markor pricing and details

  10. Quillpad

    Open-source Android notes app with Markdown and task lists

    • Quillpad is free. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Quillpad lists an Android app.
    • Only RightNote lists a Windows app.
    • Quillpad is open source, according to its own site.
    Quillpad pricing and details

  11. Fossify Notes

    Open-source Android notes and checklists with no account

    • Fossify Notes is free. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Fossify Notes lists an Android app.
    • Only RightNote lists a Windows app.
    • Fossify Notes is open source, according to its own site.
    Fossify Notes pricing and details

  12. NotallyX

    Minimal open-source Android app for notes and task lists

    • NotallyX is free. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only NotallyX lists an Android app.
    • Only RightNote lists a Windows app.
    • NotallyX is open source, according to its own site.
    NotallyX pricing and details

38 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to RightNote?

Yes. CherryTree, KeyNote NF, Zim, Logseq, Reflect, FSNotes, Orgzly Revived, GitJournal and 42 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is RightNote open source?

RightNote is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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.