Notes & docs
Google Keep: Quick notes, checklists and reminders from Google, synced across your phone and browser. These tools do a similar job: indie picks from our Friday drops and open source projects, each one chosen by a person.
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5 alternatives to Google Keep
Built by small, independent teams
Beautiful Markdown notes for Apple devices
Best for Writers on Mac, iPhone and iPad
bear.app ↗Free, paid Pro
Card-based notes you can nest, link and share
Best for Students and teams who like note cards
supernotes.app ↗Unlimited £6/month
Simple, fast notes that sync across every device
Best for People who want a calm, no-fuss notes app
getupnote.com ↗Free plan, paid Premium
Free to use, and you can host them yourself
Note-taking app with sync and end-to-end encryption
Best for Privacy-minded note-takers
joplinapp.org ↗GitHub ↗Free and open source, optional paid sync
End-to-end encrypted, open source note app on all platforms
Best for People who want private notes that sync
notesnook.com ↗Free; Pro from US$4.79/mo billed yearly
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