SideNotes alternatives · Note-Taking
SideNotes alternatives with a Windows app
The SideNotes listing does not include a Windows app. 74 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Windows 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. 69 of them are free or have a free plan.
74 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to SideNotes
- Free trial · from $17.99 one-time
Notebooks
Writing, documents and tasks organized in nested books
- Notebooks starts at $17.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $43.99 one-time for Mac. SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only Notebooks lists a Windows app.
- Notebooks also covers linked notes and long-form writing.
- SideNotes also covers menu bar app.
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
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.
- Free trial · from $8.31/mo
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.
- Free
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.
- Free plan · from $79 one-time
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.
- Free
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.
- Free
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.
- Free plan · from $29 one-time
NotePlus
Native Markdown notes app with kanban boards and AI chat
- NotePlus starts at $29 one-time purchase (Basic license, 1 computer). SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac.
- NotePlus has a free plan. SideNotes does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NotePlus lists a Windows app.
- NotePlus also covers linked notes and kanban boards.
- Free
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.
- Free plan · from $19.95/yr
Notezilla
Desktop sticky notes for Windows with phone and web access
- Notezilla starts at $19.95 per year, plus $10.00 for the first year only. SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac.
- Notezilla has a free plan. SideNotes does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Notezilla lists a web app.
- Only Notezilla lists Windows and Android apps.
62 more that list a Windows app
- AllMyNotes Organizer
- RightNote
- NoteCase Pro
- MindForger
- Obsidian
- Logseq
- Evernote
- Craft
- Tana Outliner
- Goodnotes
- Notability
- Joplin
- Simplenote
- Standard Notes
- Workflowy
- Notesnook
- Trilium Notes
- Noteshelf
- MyScript Notes
- Supernotes
- LiquidText
- TheBrain
- Twos
- Saga
- Tolaria
- Lockbook
- FUTO Notes
- NoteGen
- Noteey
- Blinko
- SilverBullet
- QOwnNotes
- Zim
- Simple Sticky Notes
- MyInfo
- Marknote
- Notion
- Capacities
- Anytype
- Heptabase
- Microsoft OneNote
- Samsung Notes
- Zoho Notebook
- RemNote
- SiYuan
- TiddlyWiki
- Xournal++
- Fabric
- AudioPen
- Scrintal
- Mimiri Notes
- Saber
- Rnote
- Linwood Butterfly
- CherryTree
- Stickies
- KeyNote NF
- TreeSheets
- Stylus Labs Write
- DeepNotes
- AppFlowy
- AFFiNE
Common questions
Which SideNotes alternatives have a Windows app?
Notebooks, UpNote, Amplenote, Dynalist, Inkdrop, Heynote, Octarine, Tangent Notes and 66 more list a Windows app.
Does SideNotes have a Windows app?
The SideNotes listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS and iOS.
Which of these note-taking apps are free?
UpNote, Amplenote, Dynalist, Heynote, Octarine, Tangent Notes, Beaver Notes, NotePlus and 61 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.
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