Free Evernote Alternatives - Note Taking Apps

TriliumNext (Trilium Notes)

Feature-rich hierarchical note-taking app for building large personal knowledge bases. The original Trilium project has moved to the TriliumNext community fork with active development.

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Logseq

Privacy-first, open-source knowledge base with block-based editing and local file storage.

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Anytype

Privacy-first knowledge management with local encryption, peer-to-peer sync, and offline-first architecture.

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Simplenote

Minimalist cross-platform note-taking app with unlimited notes, automatic sync, version history, and pure text focus.

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Turtl

Open-source encrypted note-taking app with bookmarks, passwords, and collaborative spaces for privacy-focused users.

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Notion

All-in-one workspace combining notes, databases, tasks, and collaboration tools with powerful customization and team features.

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Apple Notes

Native iOS note-taking app with handwriting, document scanning, collaboration, and seamless Apple ecosystem integration.

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Google Keep

Simple note-taking app with color coding, reminders, location-based alerts, and seamless Google services integration.

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Microsoft OneNote

Free digital notebook with unlimited storage, cross-platform sync, and powerful organization tools for notes and collaboration.

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Joplin

Open-source note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, Markdown support, and cross-platform sync for privacy-focused users.

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TiddlyWiki

Unique single-file wiki that runs in your browser. Highly customizable and portable, perfect for personal knowledge management.

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Zim Desktop Wiki

Desktop wiki application with simple interface and powerful linking. Perfect for personal note-taking and project documentation.

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