Alternatives · Note-Taking
Strflow alternatives
Strflow compared with 8 alternatives: Drafts, Bebop, Memos, Apple Notes, Twos and 3 more.
Strflow has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.49 per month, or $14.99 per year. 5 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| StrflowThis tool | Free plan · from $1.49/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Drafts | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Bebop | Free plan · from $4.99 one-time | Yes | iOS |
| Memos | Free | Free | Web, Browser extension |
| Apple Notes | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Twos | Free plan · from $3.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Antinote | Free trial · from $5 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Braintoss | From $2.79 one-time | No | iOS, Android |
| Gravity | From $9.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Strflow
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Drafts
Quick-capture notes app for Apple devices with text actions
- Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Strflow starts at $1.49 per month, or $14.99 per year.
- Drafts also covers transcription, dictation, Markdown and workflow automation.
- Strflow also covers tasks.
Suits: Jotting text down quickly on iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch
- Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
Bebop
Capture-first plain-text notes app for iPhone
- Bebop starts at $4.99 one-time Pro upgrade. Strflow starts at $1.49 per month, or $14.99 per year.
- Only Strflow lists a macOS app.
- Bebop can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Bebop also covers Markdown.
- Strflow also covers tasks.
Suits: Obsidian or NVAlt users who want a fast capture app on iPhone
- Free
Memos
Open-source, self-hosted timeline of short Markdown notes
- Memos is free. Strflow starts at $1.49 per month, or $14.99 per year.
- Only Memos lists a web app.
- Only Memos lists a browser extension.
- Only Strflow lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Memos is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Self-hosters who want quick notes on a server they control
- Free
Apple Notes
Apple's free notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web
- Apple Notes is free. Strflow starts at $1.49 per month, or $14.99 per year.
- Only Apple Notes lists a web app.
- Apple Notes also covers transcription and linked notes.
- Strflow also covers tasks.
Suits: People who use only Apple devices
- Free plan · from $3.33/mo
Twos
Daily lists for notes, to-dos and reminders in one app
- Twos starts at $3.33 per month, billed yearly ($39.99). Strflow starts at $1.49 per month, or $14.99 per year.
- Only Twos lists a web app.
- Only Twos lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Twos lists a browser extension.
- Twos also covers daily notes and calendar.
Suits: People who want notes, to-dos and reminders in one daily list
- Free trial · from $5 one-time
Antinote
Mac scratchpad for temporary notes, quick math and checklists
- Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase. Strflow starts at $1.49 per month, or $14.99 per year.
- Strflow has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Strflow lists an iOS app.
- Antinote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Antinote also covers Pomodoro timer, menu bar app and calculator.
Suits: Mac users who want a throwaway pad beside their main notes app
- From $2.79 one-time
Braintoss
One-tap capture app that sends notes to your email inbox
- Braintoss starts at $2.79 one-time on Google Play; $2.99 on the App Store. Strflow starts at $1.49 per month, or $14.99 per year.
- Strflow has a free plan. Braintoss does not.
- Only Braintoss lists an Android app.
- Only Strflow lists a macOS app.
- Braintoss can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who treat their email inbox as the place to process to-dos
- From $9.99 one-time
Gravity
Single-stream notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android
- Gravity starts at $9.99 one-time per platform. Strflow starts at $1.49 per month, or $14.99 per year.
- Strflow has a free plan. Gravity does not.
- Only Gravity lists an Android app.
- Gravity can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Gravity also covers Markdown and menu bar app.
Suits: People who jot quick notes and do not want to file them
Limits worth knowing in Strflow
- The App Store listing covers iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision only; there is no Windows, Android or web version.
- Sync and backup between devices need Strflow Plus; the free plan keeps notes on one device.
- End-to-end encryption applies only when the user has turned on iCloud's Advanced Data Protection.
- Private tags are limited to Strflow Plus, and the roadmap still lists OCR, voice recording and a calendar view as planned or under consideration.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Strflow?
The alternatives to Strflow in this directory are Drafts, Bebop, Memos, Apple Notes, Twos, Antinote, Braintoss and Gravity. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Strflow.
Is there a free alternative to Strflow?
Yes. Memos and Apple Notes are free to use. Drafts, Bebop and Twos have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Strflow alternatives work on Windows?
The Strflow listing does not include a Windows app. Twos lists one.
Which Strflow alternatives work on Linux?
The Strflow listing does not include a Linux app. Twos lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Strflow?
Memos is described as open source on its own site.
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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