The Archive alternatives · Note-Taking
The Archive alternatives with an Android app
The The Archive listing does not include an Android app. 68 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list an Android app.
The Archive is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19.99 one-time purchase. 63 of them are free or have a free plan.
68 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to The Archive
- Free plan · from $4/mo
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). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- Obsidian has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Logseq
Open-source outliner for linked notes stored as local files
- Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- Logseq has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Logseq lists a web app.
- Only Logseq lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- 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). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- UpNote has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only UpNote lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only UpNote lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
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). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- GitJournal has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only GitJournal lists Android and iOS apps.
- Only The Archive lists a macOS app.
- Free
QOwnNotes
Open-source Markdown notes app with Nextcloud and ownCloud support
- QOwnNotes is free. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- QOwnNotes has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only QOwnNotes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $0.99 one-time
Zettel Notes
Android Markdown note app built around the Zettelkasten method
- Zettel Notes starts at $0.99 one-time for the cheapest paid plugin; most are $2.99 to $5.99. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- Zettel Notes has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zettel Notes lists an Android app.
- Only The Archive lists a macOS app.
- 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. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- Only Gravity lists iOS and Android apps.
- Gravity also covers menu bar app.
- The Archive also covers linked notes.
- Free
Simplenote
Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform
- Simplenote is free. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- Simplenote has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Simplenote lists a web app.
- Only Simplenote lists iOS, Android, Windows and Linux apps.
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Notesnook
Open source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform
- Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- Notesnook has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Notesnook lists a web app.
- Only Notesnook lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
- 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). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- Amplenote has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Amplenote lists a web app.
- Only Amplenote lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $64 one-time
SiYuan
Open-source, local-first notes built on linked content blocks
- SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- SiYuan has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only SiYuan lists a web app.
- Only SiYuan lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from £6/mo
Supernotes
Collaborative note-taking built on short, linkable notecards
- Supernotes starts at £6 per month, billed annually (£72). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- Supernotes has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Supernotes lists a web app.
- Only Supernotes lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
56 more that list an Android app
- Dynalist
- TheBrain
- FUTO Notes
- Markor
- Quillpad
- NoteGen
- NoteCase Pro
- Capacities
- Anytype
- Tana Outliner
- Heptabase
- Goodnotes
- Notability
- Joplin
- Standard Notes
- Workflowy
- RemNote
- Noteshelf
- MyScript Notes
- mymind
- ColorNote
- Inkdrop
- Lockbook
- Linwood Butterfly
- Squid
- Notewise
- Notein
- Orgzly Revived
- Fossify Notes
- NotallyX
- Relanote
- Bundled Notes
- WeNote
- Blinko
- Notezilla
- Braintoss
- Notion
- Evernote
- Craft
- Microsoft OneNote
- Google Keep
- Samsung Notes
- Zoho Notebook
- AFFiNE
- Fabric
- AudioPen
- Twos
- Mimiri Notes
- Saber
- Kilonotes
- Freenotes
- Flexcil
- Talknotes
- Inkpad Notepad
- Stylus Labs Write
- AppFlowy
Common questions
Which The Archive alternatives have an Android app?
Obsidian, Logseq, UpNote, GitJournal, QOwnNotes, Zettel Notes, Gravity, Simplenote and 60 more list an Android app.
Does The Archive have an Android app?
The The Archive listing does not include an Android app. It lists macOS.
Which of these note-taking apps are free?
Obsidian, Logseq, UpNote, GitJournal, QOwnNotes, Zettel Notes, Simplenote, Notesnook and 55 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 The Archive: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.