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UpNote alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave UpNote: free version stops at 50 notes, and no end-to-end encryption. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces UpNote, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Evernote currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Notesnook logoNotesnookFree plan + paidYesWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 562.6
  1. Notesnook logo

    1. NotesnookTop pick

    Best for: Privacy-conscious users who want an encrypted, Evernote-style notes app

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from UpNote

    Similar feel with end-to-end encryption and a free plan with unlimited notes.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encrypted by default
    • Apps and sync server are open source
    • Free plan with unlimited notes and devices
    • Rich editor with attachments

    Cons

    • Limited real-time collaboration
    • Storage and notebooks capped on lower plans
    • Fewer integrations than mainstream apps
    Visit Notesnook 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 Notesnook a good UpNote alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Unlimited notes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026notesnook.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days on paid plans
    Checked Oct 25, 2026notesnook.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026notesnook.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open-source server
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026notesnook.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best UpNote alternative for…

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

Evernote logo

Best UpNote alternative for most people

Evernote

More features such as web clipping and document search, at a higher price.

Joplin logo

Best UpNote alternative for a free option

Joplin

Free and open source, with notebooks and sync you control.

Bear logo

Best UpNote alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Bear

A polished alternative if you only use Apple devices.

Notesnook logo

Best UpNote alternative for open source

Notesnook

Similar feel with end-to-end encryption and a free plan with unlimited notes.

Joplin logo

Best UpNote alternative for self-hosting

Joplin

Free and open source, with notebooks and sync you control.

Zoho Notebook logo

Best UpNote alternative for Mac

Zoho Notebook

Free card-style notebooks with no note limit.

Simplenote logo

Best UpNote alternative for Windows

Simplenote

Completely free if you only need plain text.

Joplin logo

Best UpNote alternative for Linux

Joplin

Free and open source, with notebooks and sync you control.

Evernote logo

Best UpNote alternative for iPhone and Android

Evernote

More features such as web clipping and document search, at a higher price.

Evernote logo

Best UpNote alternative for working in the browser

Evernote

More features such as web clipping and document search, at a higher price.

UpNote alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to UpNote?

Evernote ranks first right now. More features such as web clipping and document search, at a higher price. Joplin and Bear follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to UpNote?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to UpNote?

Yes: Joplin and Notesnook. Joplin and Notesnook can also be self-hosted.

Which UpNote alternatives work on Linux?

Joplin, Notesnook and Simplenote run on Linux.

Why do people switch from UpNote?

The complaints we hear most: free version stops at 50 notes; no end-to-end encryption; no real-time collaboration.

How is this list ranked?

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