Tinderbox alternatives · Note-Taking
Tinderbox alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app
The Tinderbox listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 91 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.
Tinderbox is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates. 74 of them are free or have a free plan.
91 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Tinderbox
- Free trial · from $99 one-time
DEVONthink
Document and information manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad
- DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates. Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
- Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
- Only DEVONthink lists an iOS app.
- Only DEVONthink lists a browser extension.
- 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 trial · from $12.99 one-time
MarginNote
Study reader that turns highlights into mind maps and cards
- MarginNote starts at $12.99 one-time (Pro Lifetime, iPhone and iPad only). Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
- Only MarginNote lists an iOS app.
- MarginNote also covers mind mapping and highlights.
- Free plan · from $29 one-time
NotePlus
Native Markdown notes app with kanban boards and AI chat
- NotePlus starts at $29 one-time purchase (Basic license, 1 computer). Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
- NotePlus has a free plan. Tinderbox does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NotePlus lists Windows and iOS apps.
- NotePlus also covers Markdown and kanban boards.
- 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 $9.99/mo
Reflect
Open-source daily notes app with backlinks and local Markdown
- Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app. Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
- Reflect has a free plan. Tinderbox does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Reflect lists an iOS app.
- Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
- 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.
79 more that list an iPhone and iPad app
- Supernotes
- FSNotes
- Notebooks
- GitJournal
- Lazy
- MiaoYan
- Gravity
- Anytype
- Logseq
- Craft
- Microsoft OneNote
- Google Keep
- Notability
- Simplenote
- Workflowy
- Zoho Notebook
- Amplenote
- SiYuan
- Noteshelf
- MyScript Notes
- mymind
- Dynalist
- Inkdrop
- CollaNote
- Twos
- OmniOutliner
- Keep It
- FUTO Notes
- Notewise
- Kilonotes
- Notes Writer
- Cleft
- Relanote
- Inkpad Notepad
- WeNote
- NoteGen
- Zavala
- Strflow
- SnipNotes
- Noticky
- Bebop
- Notion
- Evernote
- Bear
- Roam Research
- Apple Notes
- Joplin
- Standard Notes
- Notesnook
- AppFlowy
- AFFiNE
- Drafts
- NotePlan
- Agenda
- LiquidText
- Fabric
- AudioPen
- Tot
- SideNotes
- Lockbook
- Mimiri Notes
- Noteful
- Freenotes
- Penbook
- ZoomNotes
- Talknotes
- Whisper Memos
- Bundled Notes
- Notezilla
- Braintoss
- Quick Note
- Inkflow
- Minimal
- Stickier
- Saber
- Flexcil
- Sublime
- Cloud Outliner
- Stylus Labs Write
Common questions
Which Tinderbox alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?
DEVONthink, TheBrain, Heptabase, Obsidian, MarginNote, NotePlus, Capacities, Reflect and 83 more list an iPhone and iPad app.
Does Tinderbox have an iPhone and iPad app?
The Tinderbox listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists macOS.
Which of these note-taking apps are free?
TheBrain, Obsidian, NotePlus, Capacities, Reflect, Tana Outliner, Goodnotes, UpNote and 66 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
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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.