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Roam Research alternatives with a Linux app

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

Roam Research is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month). 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 Roam Research

  1. 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. Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month).
    • Logseq has a free plan. Roam Research does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Logseq lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    Logseq vs Roam ResearchLogseq pricing and details

  2. 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). Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month).
    • Obsidian has a free plan. Roam Research does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    Obsidian vs Roam ResearchObsidian pricing and details

  3. Tana Outliner

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

    • Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly. Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month).
    • Tana Outliner has a free plan. Roam Research does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tana Outliner lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Tana Outliner also covers meeting notes and tasks.
    Tana Outliner vs Roam ResearchTana Outliner pricing and details

  4. Capacities

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

    • Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month).
    • Capacities has a free plan. Roam Research does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Capacities lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
    Capacities vs Roam ResearchCapacities pricing and details

  5. Dynalist

    Outlining app for nested lists, notes and tasks

    • Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year). Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month).
    • Dynalist has a free plan. Roam Research does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dynalist lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Dynalist lists a browser extension.
    Dynalist vs Roam ResearchDynalist pricing and details

  6. RemNote

    Note-taking app with built-in flashcards and spaced repetition

    • RemNote starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96). Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month).
    • RemNote has a free plan. Roam Research does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RemNote lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only RemNote lists a browser extension.
    RemNote vs Roam ResearchRemNote pricing and details

  7. Supernotes

    Collaborative note-taking built on short, linkable notecards

    • Supernotes starts at £6 per month, billed annually (£72). Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month).
    • Supernotes has a free plan. Roam Research does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Supernotes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Supernotes also covers Markdown.
    Supernotes vs Roam ResearchSupernotes pricing and details

  8. TheBrain

    Visual knowledge network linking notes, files and web links

    • TheBrain starts at $15 per month, billed at $180 per year (Pro Service). Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month).
    • TheBrain has a free plan. Roam Research does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TheBrain lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • TheBrain also covers Markdown and mind mapping.
    TheBrain vs Roam ResearchTheBrain pricing and details

  9. Workflowy

    Outliner that keeps notes, to-dos and plans in one nested list

    • Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro). Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month).
    • Workflowy has a free plan. Roam Research does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    Workflowy vs Roam ResearchWorkflowy pricing and details

  10. Heptabase

    Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards

    • Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month).
    • Only Heptabase lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Heptabase lists a browser extension.
    • Heptabase also covers whiteboard.
    Heptabase pricing and details

  11. 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). Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month).
    • Amplenote has a free plan. Roam Research does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Amplenote lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Amplenote lists a browser extension.
    Amplenote pricing and details

  12. Twos

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

    • Twos starts at $3.33 per month, billed yearly ($39.99). Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month).
    • Twos has a free plan. Roam Research does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Twos lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Twos lists a browser extension.
    Twos pricing and details

39 more that list a Linux app

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Common questions

Which Roam Research alternatives have a Linux app?

Logseq, Obsidian, Tana Outliner, Capacities, Dynalist, RemNote, Supernotes, TheBrain and 43 more list a Linux app.

Does Roam Research have a Linux app?

The Roam Research listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS and iOS.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Logseq, Obsidian, Tana Outliner, Capacities, Dynalist, RemNote, Supernotes, TheBrain 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 Roam Research: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.