Journaley - A simple and elegant open-source journal keeping software for Windows compatible with Day One
wikidPad - wikidPad is an application for storing thoughts, ideas, todo lists, contacts, or anything else that user can think of to write down.
GloboNote - GloboNote is a free and easy to use desktop note taking application.
Evernote - Bring your life's work together in one digital workspace. Evernote is the place to collect inspirational ideas, write meaningful words, and move your important projects forward.
Jot+ Notes - Jot+ Notes is a software that acts as a text compressor, offering you to compose, arrange and manage notes, recipes collection, work records, contacts, to-do lists, addresses, and personal information.
Simplenote - The simplest way to keep notes. Light, clean, and free. Simplenote is now available for iOS, Android, Mac, and the web.