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Alternatives to Workflowy with a one-time purchase

The Workflowy listing shows no one-time purchase. 46 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Workflowy has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro). 31 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Workflowy

  1. 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.
    OmniOutliner vs WorkflowyOmniOutliner pricing and details

  2. 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 vs WorkflowyBike Outliner pricing and details

  3. NotePlus

    Native Markdown notes app with kanban boards and AI chat

    • NotePlus starts at $29 one-time purchase (Basic license, 1 computer). Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    NotePlus pricing and details

  4. Goodnotes

    Handwritten notes, PDF markup and whiteboards with an AI assistant

    • Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential). Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a Linux app.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    • Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Goodnotes pricing and details

  5. Notability

    Handwritten notes with synced audio, transcripts and AI study tools

    • Notability starts at $14.99 per year, or $4.99 per month (Lite). Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a Linux app.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    • Notability can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Notability pricing and details

  6. 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. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Workflowy has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • DEVONthink can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    DEVONthink pricing and details

  7. CollaNote

    Handwriting and PDF markup notes for iPad, iPhone and Mac

    • CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium). 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.
    CollaNote pricing and details

  8. MarginNote

    Study reader that turns highlights into mind maps and cards

    • MarginNote starts at $12.99 one-time (Pro Lifetime, iPhone and iPad only). Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Workflowy has a free plan. MarginNote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    MarginNote pricing and details

  9. Tinderbox

    Mac tool for mapping, analyzing and sharing notes

    • Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Workflowy has a free plan. Tinderbox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Tinderbox pricing and details

  10. 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. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Workflowy has a free plan. Notebooks does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists Linux and Android apps.
    Notebooks pricing and details

  11. Octarine

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

    • Octarine starts at $79 one-time purchase. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Octarine can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Octarine pricing and details

  12. Notewise

    Handwriting canvas and AI notes for iPhone, iPad and Android

    • Notewise starts at $2.42 per month, billed yearly ($28.99); Classic Unlimited is $16.99 one-time. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    Notewise pricing and details

34 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

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Common questions

Is there an alternative to Workflowy that you buy once?

Yes. OmniOutliner, Bike Outliner, NotePlus, Goodnotes, Notability, DEVONthink, CollaNote, MarginNote and 38 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Workflowy once instead of subscribing?

The Workflowy listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Bike Outliner, NotePlus, Goodnotes, Notability, CollaNote, Octarine, Notewise, UpNote and 23 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 5, 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 Workflowy: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.