Alternatives to Microsoft OneNote
Other published tools in Note-taking Apps ordered by category rank where ranked. Unknown scores mean “not yet assessed”, never “zero”.
- Obsidian#1
Local-first Markdown knowledge base with graph view and plugin ecosystem.
85.8/100 quality score
- Notion#2
All-in-one workspace combining notes, databases, docs, and collaboration.
82.9/100 quality score
- Evernote#3
Veteran note-taking app with web clipping, search, and document scanning.
72.5/100 quality score
Markdown note-taking app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad with nested tags and a Bear Pro subscription for sync and export.
Not yet ranked in this category
Object-based personal knowledge management app with daily notes, backlinks, and AI assistance.
Not yet ranked in this category
Open-source note-taking and to-do app with end-to-end encryption, local storage, and optional Joplin Cloud sync.
Not yet ranked in this category · open source
Free, lightweight note-taking app from Automattic with real-time sync across mobile, desktop, and web.
Not yet ranked in this category · open source
End-to-end encrypted note-taking app with open-source code, cross-device sync, and paid plans for files and history.
Not yet ranked in this category · open source
Comparisons opened from here are ad hoc and not indexed (§26.9). Ranking context: Note-taking Apps category