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SideNotes alternatives with a Linux app

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

SideNotes is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac. 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 SideNotes

  1. UpNote

    Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option

    • UpNote starts at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac.
    • UpNote has a free plan. SideNotes does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only UpNote lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only UpNote lists a browser extension.
    UpNote pricing and details

  2. 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). SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac.
    • Amplenote has a free plan. SideNotes does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Amplenote lists a web app.
    • Only Amplenote lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Amplenote pricing and details

  3. Dynalist

    Outlining app for nested lists, notes and tasks

    • Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year). SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac.
    • Dynalist has a free plan. SideNotes does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dynalist lists a web app.
    • Only Dynalist lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Dynalist pricing and details

  4. Inkdrop

    Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync

    • Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac.
    • Only Inkdrop lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Inkdrop lists a browser extension.
    • Inkdrop is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Inkdrop pricing and details

  5. Heynote

    Block-based scratchpad for developers on Mac, Windows and Linux

    • Heynote is free. SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac.
    • Heynote has a free plan. SideNotes does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heynote lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only SideNotes lists an iOS app.
    Heynote pricing and details

  6. Octarine

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

    • Octarine starts at $79 one-time purchase. SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac.
    • Octarine has a free plan. SideNotes does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Octarine lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Octarine lists a browser extension.
    Octarine pricing and details

  7. Tangent Notes

    Open-source Markdown notes app that maps the path between notes

    • Tangent Notes is free. SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac.
    • Tangent Notes has a free plan. SideNotes does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tangent Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only SideNotes lists an iOS app.
    Tangent Notes pricing and details

  8. Beaver Notes

    Open-source, local-first Markdown notes app for desktop

    • Beaver Notes is free. SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac.
    • Beaver Notes has a free plan. SideNotes does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Beaver Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only SideNotes lists an iOS app.
    Beaver Notes pricing and details

  9. VNote

    Free desktop Markdown note-taking app with plain-file notebooks

    • VNote is free. SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac.
    • VNote has a free plan. SideNotes does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only VNote lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only SideNotes lists an iOS app.
    VNote pricing and details

  10. 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. SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac.
    • NoteCase Pro has a free plan. SideNotes does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NoteCase Pro lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only SideNotes lists an iOS app.
    NoteCase Pro pricing and details

  11. MindForger

    Open-source Markdown notebook that links related notes for you

    • MindForger is free. SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac.
    • MindForger has a free plan. SideNotes does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MindForger lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only SideNotes lists an iOS app.
    MindForger pricing and details

  12. 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). SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac.
    • Obsidian has a free plan. SideNotes does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    Obsidian pricing and details

39 more that list a Linux app

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Common questions

Which SideNotes alternatives have a Linux app?

UpNote, Amplenote, Dynalist, Inkdrop, Heynote, Octarine, Tangent Notes, Beaver Notes and 43 more list a Linux app.

Does SideNotes have a Linux app?

The SideNotes listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and iOS.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

UpNote, Amplenote, Dynalist, Heynote, Octarine, Tangent Notes, Beaver Notes, VNote 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 SideNotes: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.