Top 15 Elephant Alternative and Similar Softwares | Dec 2024

Elephant is a notetaker with a classic interface you already know.

Keep your notes to yourself. No accounts or clouds. For syncing use Dropbox, Github, rsync, ...

No feature bloat or redesigns, ever.

Elephant stores notes in plain files and folders. No databases and no migration.

Cross-platform for Mac, Windows and Linux.

Built for longevity with a classic interface. New versions will never offer weird functionality. There will never be a chat feature and it will never show stuff from Financial Times.

1. NoteAway

NoteAway NoteAway is the simplest, most convenient way to take quick notes on OS X.NoteAway has lots of powerful features for free, like iCloud syncing,rich text, attachments, simple import/export, and a variety of customizable options.Upgrade to NoteAway Pro (via In-App Purchase) to enjoy even more great featuressuch as starring, tagging, movable......

2. Tombo

Tombo A freeware, lightweight, hierarchical notepad app. Development is (very slowly) ongoing but although the latest version is in late Beta the previous version works very well. Pros- Lightweight- Free (and open source)- Regexp searching- Virtual folders (group any document with a specific keyword)- Optional encryption- Versions for Windows Mobile and......

3. AceText

AceText AceText is a companion that eases and speeds up your everyday computer activities, whether that is writing reports or documents, text editing, programming, collecting information, conducting research, sending and responding to email, messaging and chatting, or any or all of those. In all these activities you are working with text.......

4. Noti

Noti Noti is tool allowing you to easily receive notifications from web applications directly on your desktop. No need to keep a web page open, just run our little app on your computer and you’ll be able to start receiving notifications from supported web applications.Register the things to do today to......

5. Omni Notes

Omni Notes Note taking open-source application aimed to have both a simple interface but keeping smart behavior.Actually the following functions are implemented:- Material Design interface *Basic add, modify, archive, trash and delete notes actions- Share, merge and search notes- Image, audio and generic file attachments- Manage your notes using tags and categories-......

6. Private Notebook

Private Notebook Private Notebook is an easy to use password protected note taking app. Create, edit, delete, or share notes using the app and protect them behind a strong password. Store private notes, account passwords, create a shopping list or set note reminder. Keep your secrets protected from others.* Clean, easy to......

7. SilverNote

SilverNote The best way to take notes for school or work. SilverNote's key to success is offering *better* technology rather than more technology. Notes are simply blank canvases where you can place anything anywhere you like. This includes built-in support for rich text, tables, diagrams, sketches, etc. as well as the......

8. Quicknotes

Quicknotes Quicknotes are used to create and manage in a easy and simple fashion your notes. It's not overhelming as the major note apps today. Simple notes, with simple formatting. But they have one nice feature for the only important thing in notes - keeping them organized. And that's the #hierarchic.hashtags......

9. Paperback

Paperback Paperback simplifies the way you take notes without sacrificing the features you need. Easily take, organize and secure your notes in a beautifully designed user interface. Add photos, reminders and sub-notes with just a few taps.The user friendly interface makes using Paperback fast and efficient. As a writer, student or......

10. SnipNotes

SnipNotes *** Intelligent note-taking *** • SnipNotes will categorize your notes automatically and lets you filter based on their type• Each category comes with a set of actions: You can call phone numbers, view addresses in Maps and much more• You can use these actions in the main app, the notification......

11. RightNote

RightNote RightNote will help you get a grip on information overload. It is designed to be easy to use for the new-comer, but also provide advanced features once your notes start to accumulate. RightNote can store text notes, source code, spreadsheets and webpages. Find info as you type with highlighted search......

12. ClipCube

ClipCube ClipCube is a compact notetaking app with integrated clipboard history. It keeps all text fragments at your fingertips, which can be organized and searched.It has an easy interface, and fits in a pocket: a self-contained program that does not need installation.......

13. Memability

Memability Memability is a note and project organizer focused on fast and easy creation and management of HIERARCHICAL (tree) multi-level notes aka outliner. You can syncronize your notes between multiple Android devices and access from PC using your Google account (via Google Tasks).......

14. MindSky

MindSky MindSky is a place for all your notes and ideas. It allows you to organize thoughts in a way nowhere else does. Highlight and share articles or ideas with others. It's designed to be simple. With MindSky you can also quickly publish your notes as a fully customizable website or......

15. Noteworthy+

Noteworthy+ Noteworthy is always in your menu bar for quick and easy notetaking - featuring amazing text editing and a unique design. Jot down your thoughts, make to-do lists, take notes for class, all in the menu bar. Truly Noteworthy!?THE STORY BEHIND IT ALL?Taking notes in the menu bar is a......