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Tinderbox alternatives with a Linux app

The Tinderbox listing does not include a Linux app. 51 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Linux app.

Tinderbox is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates. 49 of them are free or have a free plan.

51 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Tinderbox

  1. 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.
    TheBrain vs TinderboxTheBrain pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Heptabase vs TinderboxHeptabase pricing and details

  3. 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.
    Obsidian vs TinderboxObsidian pricing and details

  4. Tolaria

    Free, open-source desktop app for Markdown knowledge bases

    • Tolaria is free. Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
    • Tolaria has a free plan. Tinderbox 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

  5. Octarine

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

    • Octarine starts at $79 one-time purchase. Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
    • Octarine has a free plan. Tinderbox 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. 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.
    Capacities pricing and details

  7. 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.
    Tana Outliner pricing and details

  8. 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.
    UpNote pricing and details

  9. 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.
    RemNote pricing and details

  10. 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.
    Supernotes pricing and details

  11. Tangent Notes

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

    • Tangent Notes is free. Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
    • Tangent Notes has a free plan. Tinderbox 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 pricing and details

  12. Beaver Notes

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

    • Beaver Notes is free. Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
    • Beaver Notes has a free plan. Tinderbox 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

39 more that list a Linux app

All 51 in one table

Common questions

Which Tinderbox alternatives have a Linux app?

TheBrain, Heptabase, Obsidian, Tolaria, Octarine, Capacities, Tana Outliner, UpNote and 43 more list a Linux app.

Does Tinderbox have a Linux app?

The Tinderbox listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

TheBrain, Obsidian, Tolaria, Octarine, Capacities, Tana Outliner, UpNote, RemNote and 41 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.