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Best Google Keep alternatives in 2026

Google Keep is quick notes, lists and reminders with a Google Account. These 8 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.

8 alternatives From best note-taking apps How we rank

Ranked alternatives

  1. 1

    Obsidian

    Also runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. Keeps notes as plain Markdown files on your disk, with the deepest plugin ecosystem in this list. Sync and publishing cost extra, and the app is not open source, unlike Joplin and Logseq.

    Best for Local-first notes and personal knowledge bases

    WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    93.5of 100
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    Notion

    Also runs on macOS, Windows. The strongest hosted workspace here, with pages, databases and team sharing in one place. Notes live on Notion's servers, and paid plans charge per member, unlike the local tools above.

    Best for Team workspaces with notes, databases and tasks

    WebmacOSWindowsiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    90.5of 100
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    Microsoft OneNote

    Also runs on Windows, macOS. A free notebook that runs on Windows, Apple devices, Android and the web, with pen and drawing support. Its canvas pages suit sketches more than plain typed notes.

    Best for Free mixed-media notebooks across Windows and Apple

    WindowsmacOSiOS, iPadOSAndroidWebFree

    88.5of 100
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    Joplin

    Is open source; also runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. The open-source choice here, AGPL-licensed, covering desktop, mobile and terminal with end-to-end encrypted sync. Its interface is plainer than the commercial apps, and sharing runs through Joplin Cloud.

    Best for Open-source notes with end-to-end encrypted sync

    WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSCommand lineFree and open sourceOpen source

    87.0of 100
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    Apple Notes

    Also runs on macOS. Free and built into Apple devices, with iCloud sync, scanning and audio transcription. It runs only on Apple platforms and has fewer organizing tools than Obsidian or Logseq.

    Best for Quick notes across Apple devices with iCloud

    macOSiOS, iPadOSFree

    85.5of 100
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    Logseq

    Is open source; also runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. An open-source outliner for linked notes and a daily journal, released under AGPL-3.0. Its README marks the database version and mobile app as beta or alpha, so Obsidian and Joplin are steadier for daily notes.

    Best for Linked outlines and daily journals on the desktop

    WindowsmacOSLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source

    84.0of 100
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    Bear

    Also runs on macOS. A focused Markdown editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad, with tags and inline sketches. The free tier stays local, and iCloud sync needs PRO, unlike Apple Notes where iCloud is part of the built-in app.

    Best for Markdown writing on Mac, iPhone and iPad

    macOSiOS, iPadOSFree plan, paid upgrades

    82.5of 100
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    Evernote

    Also runs on Windows, macOS. Clipping, document scanning and search are strong, and the apps cover most platforms. The free plan is capped at 50 notes and one synced device, which limits it more than the free options here.

    Best for Clipping and scanning in a notebook app

    iOSAndroidWebWindowsmacOSFree plan, paid upgrades

    80.5of 100
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About Google Keep alternatives

What is the best alternative to Google Keep?
On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is Obsidian, followed by Notion. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
Is there a free alternative to Google Keep?
Yes. Free options include Obsidian, Notion, Microsoft OneNote.