The best Google Keep alternatives in 2026

1. 1

   Kalend

   A free planner: to-dos, calendar, habits and a voice journal 9.6 +1.3 vs Google Keep
   • More private +2.8
   • More features +1.4
   • Better design +1.2
   • Faster +0.8

   Best for: People who want tasks, a calendar, habits and a journal in one private, free app

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2. 2

   Apple Notes

   The free notes app already on your iPhone, iPad and Mac 9.0 +0.7 vs Google Keep
   • More private +2.0
   • Better design +0.7
   • More features +0.5
   • Faster +0.4

   Best for: iPhone, iPad and Mac owners who want a fast, free place for everyday notes

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3. 3

   Jotter

   Sticky notes, checklists, handwriting and voice notes in one app 9.1 +0.8 vs Google Keep
   • More private +2.5
   • Better design +1.1
   • More features +0.7

   Best for: iPhone and iPad users who want a quick, private notepad with handwriting

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4. 4

   Microsoft OneNote

   Free digital notebook with freeform pages and inking 8.1 -0.2 vs Google Keep
   • Slower -1.2
   • Weaker design -0.6
   • More features +0.5

   Best for: Students and tablet users who take handwritten or mixed-media notes

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5. 5

   Obsidian

   Private, local-first notes linked like a second brain 9.3 +1.0 vs Google Keep
   • More private +2.7
   • More features +1.4
   • Faster +0.5

   Best for: Writers, students and researchers building up their notes for years

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6. 6

   Bear

   Beautiful Markdown notes for Mac, iPhone and iPad 9.1 +0.8 vs Google Keep
   • More private +2.4
   • Better design +1.2
   • More features +0.6
   • Faster +0.4

   Best for: Writers and Apple users who want fast, good-looking Markdown notes

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7. 7

   Notion

   Docs, wikis and databases in one flexible workspace 9.0 +0.6 vs Google Keep
   • More features +1.7
   • Better design +1.0
   • Worse value -0.8
   • More private +0.6

   Best for: Teams who want docs, wikis and task boards in one place

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8. 8

   Evernote

   Veteran note app with strong search and web clipping 7.7 -0.6 vs Google Keep
   • Worse value -3.8
   • Slower -1.2
   • More features +1.0
   • Less private -0.5

   Best for: Long-time users with large archives of clipped articles and scanned documents

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9. 9

   Todoist

   Clean, cross-platform to-do list with natural language input 9.0 +0.6 vs Google Keep
   • More private +1.2
   • More features +1.1
   • Worse value -1.1
   • Better design +0.9

   Best for: People and small teams who want a fast, reliable task list on every device

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10. 10

    Fantastical

    The calendar that understands what you type 8.9 +0.5 vs Google Keep
    • Worse value -2.0
    • More private +1.4
    • More features +1.3
    • Better design +0.9

    Best for: Busy Apple users juggling work and personal calendars

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11. 11

    Things 3

    Beautifully designed task manager for Mac and iPhone 8.9 +0.5 vs Google Keep
    • More private +2.0
    • Worse value -1.4
    • Better design +1.3
    • Faster +0.7

    Best for: Apple users who want a calm, personal task manager without a subscription

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12. 12

    Logseq

    A free, open-source outliner for linked notes and journals 8.5 +0.2 vs Google Keep
    • More private +2.6
    • Slower -1.5
    • Weaker design -0.9
    • More features +0.8

    Best for: Students, researchers and writers who like outlines and linked daily notes

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    Microsoft To Do

    A free, simple to-do list that syncs with Outlook 8.4 +0.1 vs Google Keep
    • Slower -0.4
    • More private +0.4

    Best for: Windows and Outlook users who want a free, no-fuss to-do list

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14. 14

    Craft

    Polished docs and notes that look great by default 8.4 +0.1 vs Google Keep
    • Worse value -1.9
    • More private +1.0
    • Better design +0.9
    • Slower -0.6

    Best for: Writers and Apple users who want beautiful notes and docs with little effort

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15. 15

    Structured

    Plan your day on a visual timeline you can drag around 8.4 +0.1 vs Google Keep
    • Worse value -1.3
    • More private +1.2

    Best for: People who think in time blocks and want a visual plan for each day

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16. 16

    TickTick

    Tasks, calendar, habits and focus timer in one app 8.4 +0.1 vs Google Keep
    • More features +1.0
    • Worse value -1.0

    Best for: Students and planners who want tasks, a calendar, habits and focus in one app

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