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NotePlan alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave NotePlan: no Windows or Android apps, and subscription only, no free plan. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces NotePlan, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Obsidian currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Craft logoCraftFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +24 of 464.7
  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

    64.7

    score / 100

    Why switch from NotePlan

    Polished documents and daily notes with Windows and Android apps too.

    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 ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1563
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Craft a good NotePlan 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)

The best NotePlan alternative for…

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

Obsidian logo

Best NotePlan alternative for most people

Obsidian

Free for personal use, with daily notes and task plugins on every platform.

Logseq logo

Best NotePlan alternative for a free option

Logseq

A free outliner with daily journals and tasks.

Bear logo

Best NotePlan alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Bear

A cheaper Apple-only Markdown app if you don't need calendar planning.

Reflect logo

Best NotePlan alternative for open source

Reflect

Free Mac app with daily notes and backlinks in Markdown.

Craft logo

Best NotePlan alternative for Mac

Craft

Polished documents and daily notes with Windows and Android apps too.

Obsidian logo

Best NotePlan alternative for Windows

Obsidian

Free for personal use, with daily notes and task plugins on every platform.

Obsidian logo

Best NotePlan alternative for Linux

Obsidian

Free for personal use, with daily notes and task plugins on every platform.

Obsidian logo

Best NotePlan alternative for iPhone and Android

Obsidian

Free for personal use, with daily notes and task plugins on every platform.

Craft logo

Best NotePlan alternative for working in the browser

Craft

Polished documents and daily notes with Windows and Android apps too.

NotePlan alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to NotePlan?

Obsidian ranks first right now. Free for personal use, with daily notes and task plugins on every platform. Logseq and Bear follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to NotePlan?

Yes. Obsidian (free plan + paid), Logseq (open source), Bear (free plan + paid) and Craft (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to NotePlan?

Yes: Logseq and Reflect.

Which NotePlan alternatives work on Linux?

Obsidian and Logseq run on Linux.

Why do people switch from NotePlan?

The complaints we hear most: no Windows or Android apps; subscription only, no free plan; task syntax takes time to learn.

How is this list ranked?

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