Best free note taking tools

All-in-one workspace for notes, docs, wikis, project management, and databases.

Local-first markdown note-taking app with bidirectional linking and a plugin ecosystem.

Open-source, local-first outliner for knowledge management with bidirectional linking.

All-in-one doc platform combining documents, spreadsheets, and app-like functionality.

Native document editor for Mac and iOS with beautiful formatting and real-time collaboration.

AI-powered note-taking that automatically organizes and surfaces relevant information.

Built-in note-taking app for Apple devices with iCloud sync, folders, and basic formatting.

Elegant markdown writing app for Apple devices with tags, themes, and export options.

Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes, tasks, and knowledge management.

Open-source note-taking with end-to-end encryption, Markdown support, and sync via any cloud.

Note-taking app built around objects and types instead of pages and folders.

Minimalist note-taking app with instant sync, tags, and Markdown support.

End-to-end encrypted note-taking app with extensible editors and self-hosting option.