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Tot alternatives with a Linux app

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

Tot has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform. 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 Tot

  1. Heynote

    Block-based scratchpad for developers on Mac, Windows and Linux

    • Heynote is free. Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Heynote lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Tot lists an iOS app.
    • Tot can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Heynote vs TotHeynote pricing and details

  2. UpNote

    Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option

    • UpNote starts at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only UpNote lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only UpNote lists a browser extension.
    • UpNote also covers linked notes, web clipper and templates.
    UpNote pricing and details

  3. Octarine

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

    • Octarine starts at $79 one-time purchase. Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Octarine lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Octarine lists a browser extension.
    • Only Tot lists an iOS app.
    Octarine pricing and details

  4. 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). Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Obsidian pricing and details

  5. 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. Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • Only Logseq lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    Logseq pricing and details

  6. Joplin

    Open source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose

    • Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic). Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    Joplin pricing and details

  7. Simplenote

    Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform

    • Simplenote is free. Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Simplenote lists a web app.
    • Only Simplenote lists Android, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Simplenote is open source, according to its own site.
    Simplenote pricing and details

  8. Standard Notes

    End-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  9. Notesnook

    Open source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  10. 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). Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Amplenote lists a web app.
    • Only Amplenote lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Amplenote lists a browser extension.
    Amplenote pricing and details

  11. Trilium Notes

    Free, open-source hierarchical notes for a personal knowledge base

    • Trilium Notes is free. Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    Trilium Notes pricing and details

  12. Supernotes

    Collaborative note-taking built on short, linkable notecards

    • Supernotes starts at £6 per month, billed annually (£72). Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Supernotes lists a web app.
    • Only Supernotes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Tot can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Supernotes pricing and details

39 more that list a Linux app

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Common questions

Which Tot alternatives have a Linux app?

Heynote, UpNote, Octarine, Obsidian, Logseq, Joplin, Simplenote, Standard Notes and 43 more list a Linux app.

Does Tot have a Linux app?

The Tot listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and iOS.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Heynote, UpNote, Octarine, Obsidian, Logseq, Joplin, Simplenote, Standard Notes 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 Tot: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.