1. Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft · Redmond · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.7/5
Free digital notebook.
Free
Free plan available
Notes, docs & knowledge management · Alternatives
Best Zoho Notebook alternatives in India (2026)
Zoho Notebook is a notes, docs & knowledge management product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 19 have a free plan, 0 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zoho Notebook are Microsoft OneNote (Free), Apple Notes (Free), Google Keep (Free), Logseq (Free) and Simplenote (Free). Microsoft OneNote is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹500/month.
Why businesses look for a Zoho Notebook alternative
Reported limitation
Free plan has only 500 MB of storage and a 10 MB file upload limit
Reported limitation
Free plan caps audio recordings at 30 minutes and video at 30 seconds
Reported limitation
Not a team wiki or project tool
Zoho Notebook alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zoho Notebook'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zoho Notebook (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | — |
| 1 | Microsoft OneNote | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | vs Zoho Notebook |
| 2 |  Apple Notes | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | vs Zoho Notebook |
| 3 |  Google Keep | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Notebook |
| 4 |  Logseq | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Simplenote | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Google Docs | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Dropbox Paper | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Samsung Notes | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Evernote | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Notebook |
| 10 |  Supernotes | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  Obsidian | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Bear | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Ulysses | ₹500/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Joplin | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Craft | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Standard Notes | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Notesnook | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Anytype | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  AFFiNE | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Milanote | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Zoho Notebook alternatives in detail
Free
Free plan available
3. Google Keep
Google · Mountain View · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.6/5
Quick notes and lists.
Free
Free plan available
Key features
- Notes and lists
- Photos
- Drawings
- Audio
- Colour codes
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Notebook
- Open source
5. Simplenote
Automattic · San Francisco · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.6/5
Simple synced notes.
Free
Free plan available
6. Google Docs
Google · Mountain View · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.6/5
Collaborative documents.
Free
Free plan available
7. Dropbox Paper
Dropbox · San Francisco · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.5/5
Collaborative docs.
Free
Free plan available
8. Samsung Notes
Samsung · Seoul · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.4/5
Notes on Samsung devices.
Free
Free plan available
9. Evernote
Bending Spoons · Milan · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.6/5
Notes, web clipping and search.
Free plan
Free plan available
10. Supernotes
Supernotes · London · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.2/5
Card-based note-taking app for linking short notes and sharing collections with others.
Free plan
Free plan available
Zoho Notebook alternatives by what you need
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How to choose a Zoho Notebook 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.
Zoho Notebook alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Zoho Notebook in 2026?+
The closest matches to Zoho Notebook on App Advisor are Microsoft OneNote (Free), Apple Notes (Free), Google Keep (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho Notebook, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Notebook?+
Yes. 19 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Microsoft OneNote (Free), Apple Notes (Free), Google Keep (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Zoho Notebook?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Ulysses starts lowest at ₹500/mo. Microsoft OneNote also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Zoho Notebook vs Microsoft OneNote: which is better?+
Microsoft OneNote is the closest match to Zoho Notebook in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Zoho Notebook alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in notes, docs & knowledge management or a category Zoho Notebook also covers, and Zoho Corporation'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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