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Tot alternatives with a Windows app

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

Tot has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform. 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 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. 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. Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Tot has a free plan. Notebooks does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Notebooks lists a Windows app.
    • Notebooks also covers linked notes, tasks and long-form writing.
    Notebooks pricing and details

  4. 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

  5. NotePlus

    Native Markdown notes app with kanban boards and AI chat

    • NotePlus starts at $29 one-time purchase (Basic license, 1 computer). Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only NotePlus lists a Windows app.
    • NotePlus also covers linked notes and kanban boards.
    • Tot also covers menu bar app.
    NotePlus pricing and details

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Goodnotes

    Handwritten notes, PDF markup and whiteboards with an AI assistant

    • Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential). Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Goodnotes lists a web app.
    • Only Goodnotes lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Goodnotes also covers transcription and whiteboard.
    Goodnotes pricing and details

  9. Notability

    Handwritten notes with synced audio, transcripts and AI study tools

    • Notability starts at $14.99 per year, or $4.99 per month (Lite). Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Notability lists a web app.
    • Only Notability lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Notability also covers transcription and templates.
    Notability pricing and details

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

62 more that list a Windows app

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Common questions

Which Tot alternatives have a Windows app?

Heynote, UpNote, Notebooks, Octarine, NotePlus, Obsidian, Logseq, Goodnotes and 66 more list a Windows app.

Does Tot have a Windows app?

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

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Heynote, UpNote, Octarine, NotePlus, Obsidian, Logseq, Goodnotes, Notability 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 Tot: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.