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A curated list of 100+ awesome note-taking apps, PKM tools & knowledge management software — open source and proprietary. Updated regularly.

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Open Source

  • Bangle.ioElectron

    A free alternative to Notion that takes markdown notes saved right on your computer.

  • btwElectron

    Open source personal website builder.

  • CharTauri

    Open-source AI notepad for meetings with flexible AI stack and on-device storage.

  • CherrytreeNative GUI

    A hierarchical note-taking app featuring rich text and syntax highlighting.

  • CodiMDWeb UI

    The free software version of HackMD. See

  • DailyVoxNative GUI

    Free AI voice diary for iOS with on-device transcription, mood tracking, Digital Twin, and knowledge graph. 100% offline, optional iCloud sync.

Proprietary

  • Bear

    Beautiful, flexible writing app for notes and prose. Apple platforms only (Mac, iPhone, iPad). Sync via iCloud with Bear Pro.

  • CallBro

    AI note taker, focus on meetings and online lectures without bots. Available on Mac.

  • Capacities

    Object-based note-taking app for networked thinking. Available on macOS, Windows, Linux, web, iOS, and Android.

  • Craft

    Beautiful native document editor for Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android, and Windows with real-time collaboration.

  • DEVONthink

    macOS and iOS app for storing, organizing, and working on documents and notes.

  • Evernote

    An app designed for note-taking, organizing, task management, and archiving of different formats.

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