Other note-taking tools, with the checked facts that set each one apart from Roam. Vendors can't pay for a place on this list.
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Jot down short or long notes anytime, anywhere.
No reviews yetChoose it over Roam for: Mac, iPad, iPhone or Apple Vision Pro.
A powerfully simple Markdown note taking app to capture, write, and organize your life
No reviews yetNo checked fact sets it apart from Roam yet.
A home for everything you think, learn, and create
No reviews yetChoose it over Roam for: Web or API.
Your space for notes, tasks, and big ideas
No reviews yetChoose it over Roam for: Web, visionOS or Chrome extension.
Remember everything and tackle any project with your notes, tasks, and schedule all in one place
No reviews yetChoose it over Roam for: Web or Chrome extension.
An intelligent, visual knowledge base built for students, researchers, and lifelong learners.
No reviews yetChoose it over Roam for: Mac.
An open source note-taking app. Capture your thoughts and securely access them from any device
No reviews yetChoose it over Roam for: Web, CLI or Chrome extension.
A privacy-first, open-source knowledge base
No reviews yetChoose it over Roam for: Web.
Mem Agent builds a living picture of your tasks, projects, and goals.
No reviews yetChoose it over Roam for: Mac.
Capture ideas, organize projects, and keep everything in one place, accessible across all your devices
No reviews yetChoose it over Roam for: Web.
The free and flexible app for your private thoughts
No reviews yetChoose it over Roam for: CLI or Chrome extension.
An open-source note-taking app with daily notes, backlinks, and local Markdown files
No reviews yetChoose it over Roam for: Chrome extension.
The simplest way to keep notes, light, clean, and free.
No reviews yetChoose it over Roam for: Web.
A free, secure note-taking app with end-to-end encryption and cross-platform syncing on unlimited devices
No reviews yetChoose it over Roam for: Web.
A clean and beautiful app for writing and organizing notes.
No reviews yetChoose it over Roam for: Mac.
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