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Alternatives to SilverBullet with a one-time purchase

The SilverBullet listing shows no one-time purchase. 46 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

SilverBullet has a free plan. Paid plans start at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use). 31 of them are free or have a free plan.

46 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to SilverBullet

  1. 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). SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • Only GitJournal lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
    • Only SilverBullet lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    GitJournal pricing and details

  2. UpNote

    Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option

    • UpNote starts at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • Only UpNote lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only UpNote lists a browser extension.
    • Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
    UpNote pricing and details

  3. 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. SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • Only FSNotes lists an iOS app.
    • Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
    • Only SilverBullet lists Windows and Linux apps.
    FSNotes pricing and details

  4. MiaoYan

    Native Mac Markdown notes app with a split editor and preview

    • MiaoYan starts at $14.99 one-time purchase (App Store edition). SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • Only MiaoYan lists an iOS app.
    • Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
    • Only SilverBullet lists Windows and Linux apps.
    MiaoYan pricing and details

  5. MyInfo

    Offline note-taking and personal information manager for Windows

    • MyInfo starts at $99 one-time purchase, plus tax. SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • SilverBullet has a free plan. MyInfo does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MyInfo lists a browser extension.
    • Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
    MyInfo pricing and details

  6. Understory

    Mac notes app for outlining and drafting essays, papers and books

    • Understory starts at $24.99 one-time purchase. SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
    • Only SilverBullet lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Understory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Understory pricing and details

  7. DEVONthink

    Document and information manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates. SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • SilverBullet has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DEVONthink lists an iOS app.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a browser extension.
    DEVONthink pricing and details

  8. MarginNote

    Study reader that turns highlights into mind maps and cards

    • MarginNote starts at $12.99 one-time (Pro Lifetime, iPhone and iPad only). SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • SilverBullet has a free plan. MarginNote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MarginNote lists an iOS app.
    • Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
    MarginNote pricing and details

  9. Tinderbox

    Mac tool for mapping, analyzing and sharing notes

    • Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates. SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • SilverBullet has a free plan. Tinderbox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
    • Only SilverBullet lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Tinderbox pricing and details

  10. Keep It

    Notebook and document organizer for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled). SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • SilverBullet has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Keep It lists an iOS app.
    • Only Keep It lists a browser extension.
    Keep It pricing and details

  11. Curio

    Freeform Mac notebook with mind maps, lists and Kanban

    • Curio starts at $5 per month, billed yearly ($60), or $99.99 one-time license. SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
    • Only SilverBullet lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Curio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Curio pricing and details

  12. The Archive

    Plain-text note-taking app for Mac built around Zettelkasten

    • The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase. SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • SilverBullet has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
    • Only SilverBullet lists Windows and Linux apps.
    The Archive pricing and details

34 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

All 46 in one table

Common questions

Is there an alternative to SilverBullet that you buy once?

Yes. GitJournal, UpNote, FSNotes, MiaoYan, MyInfo, Understory, DEVONthink, MarginNote and 38 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy SilverBullet once instead of subscribing?

The SilverBullet listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

GitJournal, UpNote, FSNotes, MiaoYan, Understory, Curio, Octarine, NotePlus and 23 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 5, 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 SilverBullet: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.