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Workflowy alternatives

Workflowy compared with 12 alternatives: Dynalist, Logseq, Roam Research, Tana Outliner, OmniOutliner and 7 more.

Workflowy has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro). 10 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
WorkflowyThis toolFree plan · from $6.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
DynalistFree plan · from $7.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LogseqFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Roam ResearchFree trial · from $15/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS
Tana OutlinerFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
OmniOutlinerFree trial · from $24.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, iOS
Bike OutlinerFree plan · from $29.99 one-timeYesmacOS
Cloud OutlinerFree plan · from $4.99YesmacOS, iOS
SupernotesFree plan · from £6/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
TreeSheetsFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
TwosFree plan · from $3.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ZavalaFreeFreemacOS, iOS
CheckvistFree plan · from $3.9/moYesWeb, Browser extension

How each one differs from Workflowy

  1. Dynalist

    Outlining app for nested lists, notes and tasks

    • Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year). Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Dynalist also covers Markdown and web clipper.
    • Workflowy also covers kanban boards.

    Suits: People who think in outlines and nested bullet lists

    Dynalist vs WorkflowyDynalist pricing and details

  2. 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. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    • Logseq also covers Markdown, whiteboard and daily notes.
    • Workflowy also covers tasks and kanban boards.

    Suits: People who think in outlines and want their notes as plain-text files

    Logseq vs WorkflowyLogseq pricing and details

  3. Roam Research

    Outliner for networked notes with bidirectional links

    • Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month). Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Workflowy has a free plan. Roam Research does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    • Roam Research also covers daily notes.

    Suits: People who work from daily notes and want every block to be linkable

    Roam Research vs WorkflowyRoam Research pricing and details

  4. Tana Outliner

    Outliner with supertags, daily notes and built-in AI features

    • Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    • Tana Outliner also covers meeting notes and daily notes.
    • Workflowy also covers kanban boards.

    Suits: People who want structured notes built from typed objects with fields

    Tana Outliner vs WorkflowyTana Outliner pricing and details

  5. OmniOutliner

    Outliner for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro

    • OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials). Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Workflowy has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Writers, students and planners who organize their thinking as outlines

    OmniOutliner vs WorkflowyOmniOutliner pricing and details

  6. Bike Outliner

    Fast outliner and structured writing app for Mac

    • Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    • Bike Outliner can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Mac users who want a fast, minimal outliner

    Bike Outliner vs WorkflowyBike Outliner pricing and details

  7. Cloud Outliner

    Outliner for iPhone, iPad and Mac with iCloud sync

    • Cloud Outliner starts at $4.99 in-app purchase on iPhone and iPad; $9.99 on Mac. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    • Cloud Outliner also covers templates.

    Suits: Planning projects and lists as nested outlines on Apple devices

    Cloud Outliner vs WorkflowyCloud Outliner pricing and details

  8. Supernotes

    Collaborative note-taking built on short, linkable notecards

    • Supernotes starts at £6 per month, billed annually (£72). Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    • Supernotes also covers Markdown.
    • Workflowy also covers tasks and kanban boards.

    Suits: People who prefer short, atomic notes to long documents

    Supernotes vs WorkflowySupernotes pricing and details

  9. TreeSheets

    Open-source hierarchical spreadsheet for free-form notes and data

    • TreeSheets is free. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    • TreeSheets is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Brainstorming and planning that outgrows a flat outline

    TreeSheets vs WorkflowyTreeSheets pricing and details

  10. Twos

    Daily lists for notes, to-dos and reminders in one app

    • Twos starts at $3.33 per month, billed yearly ($39.99). Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Twos also covers daily notes and calendar.
    • Workflowy also covers linked notes and kanban boards.

    Suits: People who want notes, to-dos and reminders in one daily list

    Twos vs WorkflowyTwos pricing and details

  11. Zavala

    Free open-source outliner for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • Zavala is free. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    • Zavala is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Apple users who want a plain outliner on Mac, iPhone and iPad

    Zavala vs WorkflowyZavala pricing and details

  12. Checkvist

    Keyboard-driven online outliner and task list

    • Checkvist starts at $3.9 per person / month, with $39/year shown as the yearly price. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Checkvist also covers Markdown and web clipper.
    • Workflowy also covers notes and kanban boards.

    Suits: People who would rather not take their hands off the keyboard

    Checkvist vs WorkflowyCheckvist pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Workflowy

  • The free Basic plan allows 100 new nodes per month and 100 MB of file uploads; past the limit you are prompted to subscribe.
  • Content is organized as one bullet outline, with no separate documents or folders.
  • Workflowy describes its API as basic, supporting CRUD operations.
  • The optional AI features send prompts and selected content to third-party model providers, named as OpenAI and Anthropic.
Workflowy pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Workflowy?

The alternatives to Workflowy in this directory are Dynalist, Logseq, Roam Research, Tana Outliner, OmniOutliner, Bike Outliner, Cloud Outliner, Supernotes, TreeSheets, Twos, Zavala and Checkvist. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Workflowy.

Is there a free alternative to Workflowy?

Yes. TreeSheets and Zavala are free to use. Dynalist, Logseq, Tana Outliner, Bike Outliner, Cloud Outliner, Supernotes, Twos and Checkvist have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to Workflowy?

Logseq, TreeSheets and Zavala are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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