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Agenda alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Agenda: apple devices only, and not built for backlinks or a knowledge graph. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Agenda, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Craft currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Craft logoCraftFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +24 of 474.6
2Bear logoBearFree plan + paidNomacOS, iOS2 of 369.0
3Microsoft OneNote logoMicrosoft OneNoteFreeNoWeb, Windows, macOS +21 of 367.4
4NotePlan logoNotePlanPaidNomacOS, iOS, Web5 of 566.5
5Apple Notes logoApple NotesFreeNomacOS, iOS, Web4 of 462.6
  1. Craft logo

    1. CraftTop pick

    Best for: People who want beautiful, shareable documents and notes, especially on Apple devices

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

    74.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Agenda

    Polished documents and daily notes that also run on Windows and Android.

    Pros

    • Very polished native apps
    • Easy publishing of documents as web pages
    • API and MCP access for automation
    • Free plan includes every feature up to a content limit

    Cons

    • Free plan caps you at 1,500 blocks
    • Proprietary format and cloud storage
    • Lighter team and database features than Notion
    Visit Craft Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Craft a good Agenda alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 1,500 blocks
    Checked Oct 25, 2026craft.do(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    API and MCP access
    Checked Oct 25, 2026craft.do(opens source in a new tab)
    Award
    Mac App of the Year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026craft.do(opens source in a new tab)
    Security
    SOC 2 certified
    Checked Oct 25, 2026craft.do(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Bear logo

    2. Bear

    Best for: Apple users who want a fast, beautiful Markdown writing app

    Free plan + paidmacOS, iOS

    69.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Agenda

    Apple-only Markdown notes with tags for general writing.

    Pros

    • Polished, distraction-free editor
    • Nested hashtags for organizing
    • Many export formats

    Cons

    • Apple devices only
    • Sync requires Bear Pro
    Visit Bear Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Bear a good Agenda alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Platforms
    macOS, iOS, iPadOS
    Checked Oct 24, 2026bear.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync
    Bear Pro subscription
    Not checked yetbear.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Editor
    Markdown
    Checked Oct 24, 2026bear.app(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Microsoft OneNote logo

    3. Microsoft OneNote

    Best for: Handwritten and free-form notes inside the Microsoft ecosystem

    FreeWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    67.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Agenda

    Free meeting notes that link to Outlook events on any platform.

    Pros

    • Free with a Microsoft account
    • Great pen and handwriting support
    • Tight Microsoft 365 integration

    Cons

    • Notebook structure can get messy
    • Exporting to other apps is awkward
    Visit Microsoft OneNote Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1553
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Microsoft OneNote a good Agenda alternative?

    Verified facts

    1 of 3 verified
    Price
    Free with a Microsoft account
    Checked Oct 24, 2026onenote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync
    Through OneDrive
    Not checked yetonenote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
    Not checked yetonenote.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. NotePlan logo

    4. NotePlan

    Best for: Apple users who want daily notes, tasks and calendar planning in Markdown

    PaidmacOS, iOS, Web

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Agenda

    Daily notes, tasks and calendar in Markdown files, also on Apple devices.

    Pros

    • Daily notes, tasks and calendar together
    • Plain Markdown files
    • Works offline
    • Plugins, themes and templates

    Cons

    • No Windows or Android apps
    • Subscription only, no free plan
    • Task syntax takes time to learn
    Visit NotePlan Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is NotePlan a good Agenda alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Annual price
    $99 per year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026noteplan.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly price
    $12 per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026noteplan.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026noteplan.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Mac, iPad, iPhone, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026noteplan.co(opens source in a new tab)
    File format
    Markdown
    Checked Oct 25, 2026noteplan.co(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Apple Notes logo

    5. Apple Notes

    Best for: Apple users who want quick, reliable notes that sync with no setup or extra cost

    FreemacOS, iOS, Web

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Agenda

    Free and built in, if you don't need calendar-linked notes.

    Pros

    • Free and preinstalled on Apple devices
    • Scanning, sketching, audio transcripts and inline maths
    • Shared notes and folders for family or small groups
    • Fast, reliable iCloud sync

    Cons

    • No Windows or Android apps, only iCloud.com in a browser
    • Weak export and no Markdown files
    • No backlinks, templates or plugins
    Visit Apple Notes Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Apple Notes a good Agenda alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Audio transcription
    Yes, live transcripts
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Inline maths
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Locked notes
    Yes, password protected
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free iCloud storage
    5 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Agenda alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Craft logo

Best Agenda alternative for most people

Craft

Polished documents and daily notes that also run on Windows and Android.

Microsoft OneNote logo

Best Agenda alternative for a free option

Microsoft OneNote

Free meeting notes that link to Outlook events on any platform.

Bear logo

Best Agenda alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Bear

Apple-only Markdown notes with tags for general writing.

NotePlan logo

Best Agenda alternative for Mac

NotePlan

Daily notes, tasks and calendar in Markdown files, also on Apple devices.

Craft logo

Best Agenda alternative for Windows

Craft

Polished documents and daily notes that also run on Windows and Android.

Craft logo

Best Agenda alternative for iPhone and Android

Craft

Polished documents and daily notes that also run on Windows and Android.

Apple Notes logo

Best Agenda alternative for working in the browser

Apple Notes

Free and built in, if you don't need calendar-linked notes.

Agenda alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Agenda?

Craft ranks first right now. Polished documents and daily notes that also run on Windows and Android. Bear and Microsoft OneNote follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Agenda?

Yes. Craft (free plan + paid), Bear (free plan + paid), Microsoft OneNote (free) and Apple Notes (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Agenda?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Agenda?

The complaints we hear most: apple devices only; not built for backlinks or a knowledge graph; premium model can confuse new users.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Agenda, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.