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Neuron alternatives

A local-first Markdown and MDX knowledge workspace.

Neuron Workspace Notes & to-do

12 Windows apps in the same category as Neuron, ranked by what they have in common and by popularity.

  • Obsidian

    Obsidian is the private and flexible writing app that adapts to the way you think.

    Proprietary 1.14.5 337.3K ↓ ★ 22.5K knowledge-base, markdown, notes
  • Logseq

    A privacy-first, open-source platform for knowledge management and collaboration

    Open source 2.0.2 29.3K ↓ ★ 45.3K knowledge-base, local-first, markdown
  • QOwnNotes

    QOwnNotes is the open source notepad with markdown support and todo list manager

    Open source 26.10.12 100.4K ↓ ★ 5.9K markdown, notes
  • Evernote

    Remember everything and tackle any project with your notes, tasks, and schedule all in one place.

    Proprietary 11.39.2 902.6K ↓ notes
  • Notable

    The Markdown-based note-taking app that doesnt suck.

    Proprietary 1.8.4 9.2K ↓ ★ 23.5K markdown, notes, electron
  • AFFiNE

    A privacy-focused, local-first, open-source, and ready-to-use alternative for Notion & Miro. One hyper-fused platform for wildly creative minds.

    Proprietary 0.27.4 6.8K ↓ ★ 73.8K knowledge-base, markdown, notes
  • TagSpaces

    Offline file organizer and browser with tagging support.

    Open source 6.14.3 14.9K ↓ ★ 5.3K electron
  • Notesnook

    A fully end-to-end encrypted note taking alternative to Evernote.

    Open source 3.4.9 24.3K ↓ ★ 14.8K notes, electron
  • TriliumNext Notes

    Build your personal knowledge base with TriliumNext Notes

    Open source 0.106.0 13K ↓ ★ 2.9K local-first, markdown, notes
  • Super Productivity

    Personal Task Management App to help you with your daily struggle with JIRA etc.

    Open source 19.3.0 18.8K ↓ ★ 23.1K local-first
  • Tolaria

    A local-first knowledge base using plain Markdown files.

    Open source 2027.8.28 ★ 20.1K knowledge-base, local-first, markdown
  • Xournal++

    Take handwritten notes with ease.

    Open source 1.3.8 19K ↓ ★ 15.6K notes

Comparison

AppLicenceVersionUpdatedGitHub starsChocolatey downloads
Neuron Open source 0.4.5 September 27, 2026 28 11
Obsidian Proprietary 1.14.5 October 23, 2026 22.5K 337.3K
Logseq Open source 2.0.2 October 7, 2026 45.3K 29.3K
QOwnNotes Open source 26.10.12 October 26, 2026 5.9K 100.4K
Evernote Proprietary 11.39.2 October 22, 2026 — 902.6K
Notable Proprietary 1.8.4 March 30, 2021 23.5K 9.2K
AFFiNE Proprietary 0.27.4 August 26, 2026 73.8K 6.8K
TagSpaces Open source 6.14.3 October 16, 2026 5.3K 14.9K
Notesnook Open source 3.4.9 October 15, 2026 14.8K 24.3K
TriliumNext Notes Open source 0.106.0 September 25, 2026 2.9K 13K
Super Productivity Open source 19.3.0 October 24, 2026 23.1K 18.8K
Tolaria Open source 2027.8.28 August 28, 2026 20.1K —
Xournal++ Open source 1.3.8 September 26, 2026 15.6K 19K