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Stickier alternatives
Stickier compared with 9 alternatives: SideNotes, Tot, Apple Notes, Notezilla, Antinote and 4 more.
Stickier has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app. 6 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| StickierThis tool | Free plan · from $4.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| SideNotes | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Tot | Free plan · from $19.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Apple Notes | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Notezilla | Free plan · from $19.95/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Antinote | Free trial · from $5 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Noticky | Free plan · from $4.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Quick Note | Free trial · from $12.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Simple Sticky Notes | Free | Free | Windows |
| Stickies | Free | Free | Windows |
How each one differs from Stickier
- Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
SideNotes
Screen-edge notes panel for Mac, with a separate iPhone app
- SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac. Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
- Stickier has a free plan. SideNotes does not, though it has a free trial.
- SideNotes also covers Markdown and tasks.
Suits: Mac users who want notes at hand without switching apps
- Free plan · from $19.99 one-time
Tot
Seven-note text scratchpad for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform. Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
- Tot also covers Markdown.
Suits: Mac and iPhone users who want a scratchpad for short-lived text
- Free
Apple Notes
Apple's free notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web
- Apple Notes is free. Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
- Only Apple Notes lists a web app.
- Stickier can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Apple Notes also covers transcription and linked notes.
- Stickier also covers menu bar app.
Suits: People who use only Apple devices
- 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. Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
- Only Notezilla lists a web app.
- Only Notezilla lists Windows and Android apps.
- Notezilla also covers tasks.
- Stickier also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Windows users who want notes that stay in view on the desktop
- Free trial · from $5 one-time
Antinote
Mac scratchpad for temporary notes, quick math and checklists
- Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase. Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
- Stickier has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Stickier lists an iOS app.
- Antinote also covers Pomodoro timer and calculator.
Suits: Mac users who want a throwaway pad beside their main notes app
- Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
Noticky
Sticky notes for Mac that stay on top, even in fullscreen
- Noticky starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $9.99 one-time for Mac. Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
- Noticky also covers Markdown, templates and screenshots.
Suits: Keeping a note in view above a fullscreen app on the Mac
- Free trial · from $12.99 one-time
Quick Note
Menu bar sticky notes that float above other Mac windows
- Quick Note starts at $12.99 one-time. Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
- Stickier has a free plan. Quick Note does not, though it has a free trial.
Suits: Mac users who want a note visible on top of the window they work in
- Free
Simple Sticky Notes
Free sticky notes for the Windows desktop with reminders
- Simple Sticky Notes is free. Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
- Only Simple Sticky Notes lists a Windows app.
- Only Stickier lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Stickier can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Simple Sticky Notes also covers tasks.
Suits: Windows users who want reminders stuck to the desktop
- Free
Stickies
Freeware sticky notes for the Windows desktop
- Stickies is free. Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
- Only Stickies lists a Windows app.
- Only Stickier lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Stickier can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Stickier also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Windows users who want plain notes that stay on screen
Limits worth knowing in Stickier
- It runs on Apple devices only: the site lists a macOS app and an iOS app, with no Windows, Android or web version.
- The Mac app is free, but the iPhone and iPad app is a separate $4.99 purchase on the US App Store.
- Sync runs through iCloud; the site and the store listings name no other sync service.
- The Mac app requires macOS 13.1 or later, and Stickier Mobile requires iOS or iPadOS 16.4 or later.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Stickier?
The alternatives to Stickier in this directory are SideNotes, Tot, Apple Notes, Notezilla, Antinote, Noticky, Quick Note, Simple Sticky Notes and Stickies. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Stickier.
Is there a free alternative to Stickier?
Yes. Apple Notes, Simple Sticky Notes and Stickies are free to use. Tot, Notezilla and Noticky have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Stickier alternatives work on Windows?
The Stickier listing does not include a Windows app. Notezilla, Simple Sticky Notes and Stickies list one.
Which Stickier alternatives work on Android?
The Stickier listing does not include an Android app. Notezilla lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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