Notesnook
Notesnook is a free, open-source notes and writing app for Windows, macOS and Linux. A fully open source & end-to-end encrypted note taking alternative to Evernote. It has 14,845 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Evernote.
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About Notesnook
Notesnook An end-to-end encrypted note taking alternative to Evernote. Website | About us | Roadmap | Downloads | Twitter | Discord
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Is Notesnook free and open source?
Yes. Notesnook's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Notesnook?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v3.4.11) or the project website.
Can Notesnook replace Evernote?
Notesnook is commonly used as a free alternative to Evernote. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.