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Best Markdown Note Taking Apps Right Now

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Best Markdown Note Taking Apps Right Now

1. Bear Notes

Note-Taking

Minimal markdown notes app for Mac and iOS

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2. NotePlan

Note-Taking

Note-taking app combining calendar and tasks

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3. Notesnook

Note-Taking

Encrypted note-taking app for privacy

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4. Supernotes

Note-Taking

Note-taking app built for students

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5. Obsidian

Note-Taking

Local-first note-taking and PKM app.

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6. Notable

Markdown

Markdown note-taking app for desktop

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Featured

KraaWriter Notes

RecallKnowledge Saver

RemNoteNote-Taking

SideNotesNote-Taking

CapacitiesObject Notes

SupernotesNote-Taking

Newly added

Zeti EditorMinimal yet powerful .md editor

Plume NotePrivate notes & to-dos, offline

SteelNoteMarkdown notes you actually own

FilamentalNote-Taking

KraaWriter Notes

VaultNotesNote-Taking

RecallKnowledge Saver

Deals

Kraa1GB Bonus· Members

RecallSave $25· Members

RemNoteSave $12· Free

SideNotesSave $5· Members

CapacitiesSave $8· Free

FiveNotesSave $5· Members

NotePlanSave $14.85· Members

SupernotesSave $47.5· Members

Read Before You Pick

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Best Open Source Note Taking Apps in 2026

Open source is a secure and more open way to build a note taking app. More often note taking tools are going this route to help those with lots of notes, ideas and thoughts continue to use the tool beyond the date of departure and with the knowledge that the app's code is widely available to look at.

Read the guide →Updated Sept 2026

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Best Note Taking Apps for 2026

Take better notes and organize your thoughts and ideas with PKM tools, all-round note-taking tools and advanced tools with new AI abilities, here's our top note-taking picks. From Obsidian to Anytype, here are the best note-taking apps for you to explore in more detail.

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Best of/9 tools

Best PKM Apps in 2026

Personal knowledge management apps are note-taking apps on steroids. They increase the way you can link notes together using networked thought, create backlinks and commonly have a graph view. Let's unpack the best ones for PKM in 2026.

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Best Obsidian Alternatives in 2026

Obsidian is the most beloved note-taking app around because it's free, reliable, and local-first. The seven picks below stick with those same principles where they can, but also lean into the gaps Obsidian leaves behind: native AI, voice capture, and proper team collaboration.

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Best Capacities Alternatives in 2026

Looking for a Capacities alternative? Discover powerful options like Anytype, Reflect Notes, and Kortex: each offering a unique approach to secure, structured, and AI-enhanced note-taking. Whether you value local-first privacy, intuitive object-based organization, or smart AI features, these tools are worth exploring.

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Best Note Taking Apps for Mac in 2026

As a Mac user, you might be looking for the perfect note taking app to use whilst working on your desktop. We have found ten of the best note taking apps for Mac and gathered them inside this list. Have a read and find the best notes app for your Mac.

Read the guide →Updated Mar 2026

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Best Second Brain Apps in 2026

Having a second brain in the form of a digital app can be a great way to save things and reduce the stress on your first brain. Let's explore all the best Second Brain apps out there. From the creator, Tiago Forte, we'll weave his recommendations in and beyond.

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Best Mem Alternatives in 2026

Mem wants you to take notes using AI but it might not strike a cord for many people. That could be how they have built the app, or lack of development or maybe even the future that holds in the note taking space. Let's explore it and Mem's top competitors.

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Best Notion Alternatives for 2026

Looking for an alternative to Notion? Whilst millions (maybe billions) love Notion there are tools that are similar to it and that can help you get the job done. From LifeOS planning to organizing your work, whatever it maybe some of the recommendations could help mould that for you.

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Best Apple Notes Alternatives in 2026

Apple Notes is dead simple and free, but it locks you into the Apple ecosystem. Whether you need cross-platform support, better organization, or advanced features like linking and plugins, let's find the right notes app for you.

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Best Heptabase Alternatives for 2026

Heptabase is perfect for visual note-taking, but isn't right for everyone. Let's explore the best Heptabase alternatives to optimize your note-taking & digital brain.

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Best Reflect Notes Alternatives in 2026

If Reflect Notes isn’t quite the right fit, don’t worry: we’ve rounded up some of the best AI-powered alternatives. These apps combine strong privacy features with smart PKM capabilities, from encrypted task systems to voice AI and LLM flexibility. Perfect for secure, focused note-takers.

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