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Best Ulysses alternatives in India (2026)
Ulysses is a notes, docs & knowledge management product from Ulysses, Leipzig, priced at ₹500/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 8 have a free plan, 2 are built in India, and 8 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Ulysses are Microsoft Word (₹500/mo), Roam Research (₹1,200/mo), Quip (₹800/mo), Typora (₹1,200/mo) and iA Writer (₹4,000/mo). Zoho Notebook is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹500/month.
Why businesses look for a Ulysses alternative
There is no free plan
Ulysses has no free tier. 8 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Ulysses starts at ₹500/mo. 8 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Ulysses is built in Germany. 2 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Ulysses alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Ulysses's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Ulysses (current) | ₹500/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Microsoft Word | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Roam Research | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Quip | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Typora | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  iA Writer | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Scrivener | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Heptabase | $8.99/month (Pro) | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 8 |  Zoho Notebook | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 9 |  Mem | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Helpjuice | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  Reflect | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Microsoft OneNote | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 13 |  Evernote | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Apple Notes | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 15 |  Supernotes | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Google Keep | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Archbee | $80/month (Growing, annual) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 18 |  Zoho Writer | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 19 |  Logseq | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Outline | $10/month (Starter) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 |
Top 10 Ulysses alternatives in detail
2. Roam Research
Roam Research · San Francisco · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.4/5
Networked thought tool.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ulysses
- Starts ₹700/mo higher (₹1,200/mo vs ₹500/mo)
3. Quip
Salesforce · San Francisco · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.3/5
Docs and spreadsheets for Salesforce.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ulysses
- Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹500/mo)
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ulysses
- Starts ₹700/mo higher (₹1,200/mo vs ₹500/mo)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ulysses
- Starts ₹3,500/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹500/mo)
6. Scrivener
Literature & Latte · Truro · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.3/5
Writing software for authors.
₹5,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ulysses
- Starts ₹4,500/mo higher (₹5,000/mo vs ₹500/mo)
7. Heptabase
Heptabase · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 3.9/5
Visual note-taking app that organises notes on whiteboards for research and deep learning.
$8.99/month (Pro)
Free trial
8. Zoho Notebook
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.7/5
Free note-taking app from Zoho.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Ulysses
- Has a free plan — Ulysses does not
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Text
- Checklist
- Audio
- Photo
- Sketch
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ulysses
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹500/mo)
₹10,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ulysses
- Starts ₹9,500/mo higher (₹10,000/mo vs ₹500/mo)
Ulysses alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Ulysses
Free Ulysses alternatives
Indian alternatives to Ulysses
How to choose a Ulysses alternative
- Decide between a personal tool and a team workspace; migrating later is painful.
- Check offline support if you travel.
- Look at export options so your knowledge is never locked in.
Ulysses alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Ulysses in 2026?+
The closest matches to Ulysses on App Advisor are Microsoft Word (₹500/mo), Roam Research (₹1,200/mo), Quip (₹800/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Ulysses, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Ulysses?+
Yes. 8 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Notebook (Free), Microsoft OneNote (Free), Evernote (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Ulysses?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Microsoft Word starts lowest at ₹500/mo, compared with ₹500/mo for Ulysses. Zoho Notebook also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Ulysses?+
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Notebook (Free), Zoho Writer (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Ulysses vs Microsoft Word: which is better?+
Microsoft Word is the closest match to Ulysses in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Ulysses alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in notes, docs & knowledge management or a category Ulysses also covers, and Ulysses's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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