Notes and documents software

19 apps. Note apps, office suites and presentations

Obsidian

Linked notes in plain files

Free plan · Windows, Mac, Linux +2

LibreOffice

A free office suite

Open source · Windows, Mac, Linux

Instapaper

Save articles for later

Free plan · Web, iOS, Android

Craft

Well-designed documents

Free plan · Web, Windows, Mac +1

Evernote

A long-running note app

Free plan · Web, Windows, Mac +2

Notion

Notes, docs and databases together

Free plan · Web, Windows, Mac +2

Google Keep

Quick notes and lists

Free · Web, iOS, Android

Coda

Docs that work like apps

Free plan · Web, iOS, Android

Pitch

Slides for teams

Free plan · Web

Logseq

Outline notes on your device

Open source · Windows, Mac, Linux +2

Microsoft 365

Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams

Paid · Web, Windows, Mac +2

Gamma

Make slides from a short prompt

Free plan · Web

Google Workspace

Gmail, Docs and Drive for teams

Paid · Web, iOS, Android

Readwise

Keep what you read

Paid · Web, iOS, Android

Joplin

Open source notes with sync

Open source · Windows, Mac, Linux +2

Standard Notes

Encrypted notes

Free plan · Web, Windows, Mac +3

Bear

A tidy notes app for Apple devices

Free plan · Mac, iOS

Anytype

Local-first notes and databases

Free plan · Windows, Mac, Linux +2

Prezi

Presentations that zoom

Free plan · Web

About Notes and documents software

Notes and document apps help you capture ideas, write together and build a store of knowledge. They range from simple note apps to full office suites.

What are the most popular Notes and documents products?

Popular choices right now include Obsidian, LibreOffice, Instapaper, Craft and Evernote. The list above is ordered by what people view and like, and it changes over time.

Is there any free Notes and documents software?

Yes. Obsidian, LibreOffice, Instapaper, Craft and Evernote have free plans or are free to use. Check each website for current limits.

How do I choose Notes and documents software?

Decide where your notes should live. Then compare search, sync, offline use and how easily you can export them.