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The Archive alternatives with a Windows app

The The Archive listing does not include a Windows app. 74 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Windows app.

The Archive is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19.99 one-time purchase. 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 The Archive

  1. 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.
    Obsidian vs The ArchiveObsidian pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Logseq vs The ArchiveLogseq pricing and details

  3. Tangent Notes

    Open-source Markdown notes app that maps the path between notes

    • Tangent Notes is free. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • Tangent Notes has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tangent Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Tangent Notes is open source, according to its own site.
    Tangent Notes vs The ArchiveTangent Notes pricing and details

  4. 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. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • Only Notebooks lists iOS and Windows apps.
    • Notebooks also covers tasks and long-form writing.
    Notebooks pricing and details

  5. Octarine

    Local Markdown notes app with daily notes, views and optional AI

    • Octarine starts at $79 one-time purchase. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • Octarine has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Octarine lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Octarine lists a browser extension.
    Octarine pricing and details

  6. NotePlus

    Native Markdown notes app with kanban boards and AI chat

    • NotePlus starts at $29 one-time purchase (Basic license, 1 computer). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • NotePlus has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NotePlus lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • NotePlus also covers kanban boards.
    NotePlus pricing and details

  7. 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.
    UpNote pricing and details

  8. Tolaria

    Free, open-source desktop app for Markdown knowledge bases

    • Tolaria is free. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • Tolaria has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tolaria lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Tolaria is open source, according to its own site.
    Tolaria pricing and details

  9. Beaver Notes

    Open-source, local-first Markdown notes app for desktop

    • Beaver Notes is free. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • Beaver Notes has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Beaver Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Beaver Notes is open source, according to its own site.
    Beaver Notes pricing and details

  10. 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.
    QOwnNotes pricing and details

  11. MyInfo

    Offline note-taking and personal information manager for Windows

    • MyInfo starts at $99 one-time purchase, plus tax. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • Only MyInfo lists a Windows app.
    • Only MyInfo lists a browser extension.
    • Only The Archive lists a macOS app.
    MyInfo pricing and details

  12. Marknote

    KDE's rich text note-taking app that saves notes as Markdown files

    • Marknote is free. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • Marknote has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Marknote lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Marknote is open source, according to its own site.
    Marknote pricing and details

62 more that list a Windows app

All 74 in one table

Common questions

Which The Archive alternatives have a Windows app?

Obsidian, Logseq, Tangent Notes, Notebooks, Octarine, NotePlus, UpNote, Tolaria and 66 more list a Windows app.

Does The Archive have a Windows app?

The The Archive listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Obsidian, Logseq, Tangent Notes, Octarine, NotePlus, UpNote, Tolaria, Beaver Notes 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.

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.