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Scrintal alternatives with a Linux app

The Scrintal listing does not include a Linux app. 57 of the 169 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Linux app.

Scrintal is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year). 55 of them are free or have a free plan.

57 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Scrintal

  1. Heptabase

    Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards

    • Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Only Heptabase lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Heptabase lists a browser extension.
    • Heptabase also covers daily notes.
    Heptabase vs ScrintalHeptabase 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). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Obsidian has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Obsidian lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    Obsidian vs ScrintalObsidian pricing and details

  3. AFFiNE

    Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases

    • AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • AFFiNE has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AFFiNE lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a browser extension.
    AFFiNE vs ScrintalAFFiNE pricing and details

  4. DeepNotes

    End-to-end encrypted infinite canvas for nested notes

    • DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • DeepNotes has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DeepNotes lists a Linux app.
    • DeepNotes is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    DeepNotes vs ScrintalDeepNotes pricing and details

  5. Workflowy

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

    • Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Workflowy has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Workflowy lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    Workflowy pricing and details

  6. RemNote

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

    • RemNote starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • RemNote has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RemNote lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only RemNote lists a browser extension.
    RemNote pricing and details

  7. Supernotes

    Collaborative note-taking built on short, linkable notecards

    • Supernotes starts at £6 per month, billed annually (£72). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Supernotes has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Supernotes lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Supernotes also covers Markdown.
    Supernotes pricing and details

  8. Capacities

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

    • Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Capacities has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Capacities lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
    Capacities pricing and details

  9. 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. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Logseq has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Logseq lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    Logseq pricing and details

  10. Tana Outliner

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

    • Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Tana Outliner has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tana Outliner lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Tana Outliner also covers meeting notes, daily notes and tasks.
    Tana Outliner pricing and details

  11. UpNote

    Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option

    • UpNote starts at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • UpNote has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only UpNote lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only UpNote lists a browser extension.
    UpNote pricing and details

  12. TheBrain

    Visual knowledge network linking notes, files and web links

    • TheBrain starts at $15 per month, billed at $180 per year (Pro Service). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • TheBrain has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TheBrain lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • TheBrain also covers Markdown and mind mapping.
    TheBrain pricing and details

45 more that list a Linux app

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Common questions

Which Scrintal alternatives have a Linux app?

Heptabase, Obsidian, AFFiNE, DeepNotes, Workflowy, RemNote, Supernotes, Capacities and 49 more list a Linux app.

Does Scrintal have a Linux app?

The Scrintal listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS and Windows.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Obsidian, AFFiNE, DeepNotes, Workflowy, RemNote, Supernotes, Capacities, Logseq and 47 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 Nov 13, 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 Scrintal: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.