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Zoho Notebook alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Zoho Notebook: basic formatting, and no backlinks or knowledge-base features. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Zoho Notebook, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Microsoft OneNote currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1UpNote logoUpNoteFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +34 of 459.6
2Notesnook logoNotesnookFree plan + paidYesWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 555.3
  1. UpNote logo

    1. UpNoteTop pick

    Best for: Former Evernote users who want simple, synced notes at a low one-off price

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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zoho Notebook

    Cleaner rich-text editor with notebooks and a lifetime licence.

    Pros

    • Clean, fast interface
    • Lifetime licence option
    • Apps on every major platform
    • Offline access with automatic sync

    Cons

    • Free version stops at 50 notes
    • No end-to-end encryption
    • No real-time collaboration
    Visit UpNote Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 UpNote a good Zoho Notebook alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 50 notes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getupnote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium price
    $1.99/month or $39.99 lifetime
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getupnote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getupnote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getupnote.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Notesnook logo

    2. Notesnook

    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

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zoho Notebook

    Free notes with end-to-end encryption.

    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 ×0.363
    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 Zoho Notebook 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 Zoho Notebook alternative for…

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

Microsoft OneNote logo

Best Zoho Notebook alternative for most people

Microsoft OneNote

Free notebooks with freeform pages and inking.

Google Keep logo

Best Zoho Notebook alternative for a free option

Google Keep

Similar card layout and free, with tight Google integration.

Evernote logo

Best Zoho Notebook alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Evernote

More powerful search, clipping and organisation for large archives.

Notesnook logo

Best Zoho Notebook alternative for open source

Notesnook

Free notes with end-to-end encryption.

Notesnook logo

Best Zoho Notebook alternative for self-hosting

Notesnook

Free notes with end-to-end encryption.

UpNote logo

Best Zoho Notebook alternative for Mac

UpNote

Cleaner rich-text editor with notebooks and a lifetime licence.

Microsoft OneNote logo

Best Zoho Notebook alternative for Windows

Microsoft OneNote

Free notebooks with freeform pages and inking.

UpNote logo

Best Zoho Notebook alternative for Linux

UpNote

Cleaner rich-text editor with notebooks and a lifetime licence.

Microsoft OneNote logo

Best Zoho Notebook alternative for iPhone and Android

Microsoft OneNote

Free notebooks with freeform pages and inking.

Microsoft OneNote logo

Best Zoho Notebook alternative for working in the browser

Microsoft OneNote

Free notebooks with freeform pages and inking.

Zoho Notebook alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Zoho Notebook?

Microsoft OneNote ranks first right now. Free notebooks with freeform pages and inking. Evernote and Google Keep follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Zoho Notebook?

Yes. Microsoft OneNote (free), Evernote (free plan + paid), Google Keep (free) and UpNote (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Zoho Notebook?

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

Which Zoho Notebook alternatives work on Linux?

UpNote and Notesnook run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Zoho Notebook?

The complaints we hear most: basic formatting; no backlinks or knowledge-base features; no Linux app.

How is this list ranked?

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