The 7 Best Lightweight OneNote and Evernote Alternatives

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OneNote

I really like OneNote for its sync , movable textboxes and (ftw) Per-Tab password protection. I like to know I can see my notes from any windows device and Internet connection, being able to organize entire paragrahs and displace them is handy and most important per-tab/note password protection, I like to open fast for the quick jot-down so going through a login screen is quiet annoying. But Major issue; slow...so very slow, 1N hangs a lot sometimes you open a tab and its completely emptied like it failed to load. quite the headache when you're in a rush.

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Evernote

Turtl is a secure Evernote alternative. Most of the app’s features mirror those available in Evernote and OneNote. However, privacy is the top priority here. To that end, Turtl is open-source and available to view on the project’s Github page. All notes are encrypted locally before being uploaded to the syncing server.

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Simplenote

Another noteworthy feature is per-note revision histories. As notes are edited, Simplenote saves periodic snapshots. You can look through them and revert the note to a previous snapshot when necessary.

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Laverna

Laverna’s main selling point is its focus on privacy. Your notes are never stored on the company’s servers. However, you can store your data on Dropbox or RemoteStorage if you want to sync across devices. It’s also possible to set a password that’ll encrypt your notes, too.

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Standard Notes

The Extended option opens up additional editor styles (only plain-text is available in the free version), adds two-factor authentication, and enables note history. For anyone who has used Apple’s Notes software, the Standard Notes interface will feel familiar, too.

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Turtl

Turtl is a secure Evernote alternative. Most of the app’s features mirror those available in Evernote and OneNote. However, privacy is the top priority here. To that end, Turtl is open-source and available to view on the project’s Github page. All notes are encrypted locally before being uploaded to the syncing server.

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CherryTree

CherryTree is a great open-source alternative to OneNote. Many of the features found in Microsoft’s note-taking app are here, too. Despite being open-source, the app is regularly updated. For this reason, it is one of the best note-taking tools for programmers The 7 Best Note-Taking Apps for Programmers and Coders Staying organized as a programmer can be tough! Here are the best note-taking apps designed with coders and developers in mind. Read More .

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TagSpaces

TagSpaces is free, although you can unlock extra features by upgrading to the Pro edition. The app supports three note types: plain text (TXT), rich text (HTML), and Markdown (MD). The interface is a bit overwhelming at first, but once you get used to it, it will all make sense and boost your productivity.

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Google Keep

This app is ideal if you’re after smaller notes, quick reminders, and checklists. However, if you dig a little deeper, Google Keep can make a great digital notebook, too. So, if you so make the switch, be sure to use these Google Keep tips for better lists 7 Useful Google Keep Tips and Features for Better Lists Google Keep may look like Post-It notes, but it's far more versatile. Here are the best tips for perfect lists on Google Keep. Read More .

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