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Notion alternatives built by indie makers

Notion handles notes, docs, wikis and databases in one place, which is also why some people leave it: it can feel heavy for quick notes, it lives in the cloud, and it takes setup before it's useful. Most apps below are smaller and more focused; a few aim at the all-in-one workspace instead.

Every tool below was launched on Go Publicly by the people who build it, with a note on how it differs from Notion.

4 live alternatives, 2 launching soon · List checked Nov 11, 2026

Live Notion alternatives

  1. MindNote

    Write x10 times faster with AI.

    As a Notion alternative: An AI note-taking app for personal notes, brainstorming and notes you share.

    SubscriptionWeb, Android, Cross-Platformby @tomyamateoLaunched Sep 20, 2025

    1

  2. Shiru Notes

    A minimalist privacy-focused text notes app

    As a Notion alternative: Minimal, encrypted notes that only you can read, saved as you type.

    FreemiumWebby @aloha2374Launched Feb 6, 2026

    1

  3. knibl

    Browser-based notes: Connected file editing, storage, sync

    As a Notion alternative: Browser-based notes that link related people, places and ideas into a graph automatically.

    FreemiumWeb, Cross-Platform, Mobileby @taylor.marcus99Launched Aug 14, 2026

    1

  4. FleurNotes

    FleurNotes. A modern notetaking app built to work natively on Windows.

    As a Notion alternative: On-device notes with a slash menu, folders and links between notes.

    FreeWindows, Desktopby @fleursuitecontactLaunched Sep 22, 2026

    0

Launching soon

  • Zetadeck

    Tasks, pipeline, docs and finance in one startup workspace

    As a Notion alternative: Tasks, CRM, docs and finance in one modular startup workspace.

    FreemiumWebby @vlad.gotta.goLaunches Nov 26, 2026

  • OmniCanvas

    The infinite-canvas second brain for notes, sketches, and meetings.

    As a Notion alternative: An infinite canvas for notes, sketches and diagrams, connected with wiki-links.

    FreemiumWebby @codeanvil32Launches Jan 29, 2027

Why people look for Notion alternatives

  • Quick note-taking without building a system first
  • Privacy: encrypted or fully on-device notes
  • Links between ideas made automatically instead of by hand
  • A workspace built for one job, such as running a startup

What to check before you switch

  • Where your notes are stored, and whether they're encrypted
  • Export options such as Markdown or PDF, so you're never locked in
  • Offline access and sync across devices
  • Import from Notion if you're moving an existing workspace

Notion alternatives: common questions

What is a private alternative to Notion?

Shiru Notes encrypts your notes so only you can read them, and FleurNotes keeps everything on your device.

Is there a Notion alternative that links notes automatically?

knibl picks out the people, places and ideas in your notes and connects related ones into a graph as you write.

Is there an all-in-one workspace like Notion for startups?

Zetadeck combines tasks, a CRM pipeline, docs and finance in one modular workspace. It's scheduled to launch on Go Publicly soon.

How are these alternatives chosen and ranked?

Every tool on this page was launched on Go Publicly by its maker, and our team checks that it really does the same job before listing it. They're ranked by community upvotes. Makers can't pay to be listed here or to rank higher.