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Notion

All-in-one workspace for notes, docs, wikis and databases, with a generous free plan and per-seat paid tiers.

Obsidian

Obsidian is a free, local-first Markdown note-taking app with bidirectional linking, a plugin ecosystem, and optional paid sync and publish services.

Heptabase

Heptabase is visual note-taking software with infinite-canvas whiteboards and a built-in AI agent, sold only as a paid subscription after a 7-day trial.

Logseq

Logseq is a free, open-source local-first knowledge graph app with an outliner and optional cloud sync.

Reflect

Reflect is a networked note-taking app with backlinks, AI writing help and voice transcription, priced at one $12 monthly plan with no free tier.

Craft

Multifunctional document and collaboration platform including writing, embedded tasks, calendar, whiteboards, daily notes, and AI integration (Claude, ChatGPT). Cross-device sync iPhone, iPad, Mac, web.

Bear

Markdown note-taking app for Apple devices (Mac, iPhone, iPad) emphasizing simplicity and elegant design. Markdown editing, flexible tag organization, document scanning, multiple exports (TXT, PDF, HTML, DOCX, etc.).

Milanote

Milanote organizes notes, images, links and files on visual boards for creative projects, with real-time board sharing.

Octarine

Private, local-first Markdown note-taking app for focused writing and personal knowledge management. Notes stored as local Markdown files. Optional AI integration configuring personal provider.

Basecamp

Project management and team collaboration software.

Audionotes

Turns voice notes, files and videos into structured, searchable notes.

Fellow

Fellow is an AI meeting assistant with collaborative agendas, automated notes and action-item tracking, free for a lifetime cap of 5 notes.

Asana

Asana is a project and task management tool with boards, timelines, calendars, workflow automation and cross-project reporting for teams.

Penpot

Free open-source alternative to Figma — collaborative design and prototyping.

Whimsical

Wireframes, flowcharts, mind maps and docs on infinite canvas with AI.

Wrike

Project management and collaborative work software for teams and enterprises: tasks, multiple views (Kanban, Gantt, tables), automations and reporting.

SuiteDash

SuiteDash bundles a white-labeled client portal, CRM, invoicing and proposals for agencies and freelancers in one subscription.

Lunatask

All-in-one encrypted app combining task management (Kanban, Eisenhower Matrix), habit tracking, journaling, life tracking (moods, energy, stress), relationship management (personal CRM), and notes. Email, browser extension, Zapier, public API integrations.

Trello

Visual Kanban board tool with cards, lists, Power-Ups and built-in automation for lightweight project tracking.

Hejour

Daily note-taking app for Mac and iPhone where each day is a page. Integrates calendar, task management, and iCloud sync with privacy-focused design. Stores notes as local Markdown files.