Tinderbox alternatives · Note-Taking
Tinderbox alternatives with an Android app
The Tinderbox listing does not include an Android app. 68 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list an Android app.
Tinderbox is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates. 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 Tinderbox
- Free plan · from $15/mo
TheBrain
Visual knowledge network linking notes, files and web links
- TheBrain starts at $15 per month, billed at $180 per year (Pro Service). Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
- TheBrain has a free plan. Tinderbox does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TheBrain lists a web app.
- Only TheBrain lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Free trial · from $8.99/mo
Heptabase
Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards
- Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
- Only Heptabase lists a web app.
- Only Heptabase lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Heptabase lists a browser extension.
- 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). Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
- Obsidian has a free plan. Tinderbox 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 $9.99/mo
Capacities
Object-based note-taking app with daily notes and backlinks
- Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
- Capacities has a free plan. Tinderbox does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Capacities lists a web app.
- Only Capacities lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Tana Outliner
Outliner with supertags, daily notes and built-in AI features
- Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly. Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
- Tana Outliner has a free plan. Tinderbox does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Tana Outliner lists a web app.
- Only Tana Outliner lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $11.99/yr
Goodnotes
Handwritten notes, PDF markup and whiteboards with an AI assistant
- Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential). Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
- Goodnotes has a free plan. Tinderbox does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Goodnotes lists a web app.
- Only Goodnotes lists iOS, Android and Windows 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). Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
- UpNote has a free plan. Tinderbox 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 $8/mo
RemNote
Note-taking app with built-in flashcards and spaced repetition
- RemNote starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96). Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
- RemNote has a free plan. Tinderbox does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only RemNote lists a web app.
- Only RemNote 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). Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
- Supernotes has a free plan. Tinderbox does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Supernotes lists a web app.
- Only Supernotes lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- 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). Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
- GitJournal has a free plan. Tinderbox does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only GitJournal lists Android and iOS apps.
- Only Tinderbox lists a macOS app.
- Free
QOwnNotes
Open-source Markdown notes app with Nextcloud and ownCloud support
- QOwnNotes is free. Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
- QOwnNotes has a free plan. Tinderbox 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. Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
- Zettel Notes has a free plan. Tinderbox does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zettel Notes lists an Android app.
- Only Tinderbox lists a macOS app.
56 more that list an Android app
- Gravity
- Anytype
- Logseq
- Craft
- Microsoft OneNote
- Google Keep
- Notability
- Simplenote
- Workflowy
- Zoho Notebook
- Amplenote
- SiYuan
- Noteshelf
- MyScript Notes
- mymind
- Dynalist
- Inkdrop
- Twos
- FUTO Notes
- Linwood Butterfly
- Notewise
- Kilonotes
- Notein
- Markor
- Fossify Notes
- Relanote
- Inkpad Notepad
- WeNote
- NoteGen
- NoteCase Pro
- Notion
- Evernote
- Samsung Notes
- Joplin
- Standard Notes
- Notesnook
- AppFlowy
- AFFiNE
- ColorNote
- Fabric
- AudioPen
- Lockbook
- Mimiri Notes
- Squid
- Freenotes
- Orgzly Revived
- Quillpad
- NotallyX
- Talknotes
- Bundled Notes
- Blinko
- Notezilla
- Braintoss
- Saber
- Flexcil
- Stylus Labs Write
Common questions
Which Tinderbox alternatives have an Android app?
TheBrain, Heptabase, Obsidian, Capacities, Tana Outliner, Goodnotes, UpNote, RemNote and 60 more list an Android app.
Does Tinderbox have an Android app?
The Tinderbox listing does not include an Android app. It lists macOS.
Which of these note-taking apps are free?
TheBrain, Obsidian, Capacities, Tana Outliner, Goodnotes, UpNote, RemNote, Supernotes 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 Tinderbox: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.