Compare the Top Note-Taking Apps for Windows as of October 2025

What are Note-Taking Apps for Windows?

Note-taking apps are software solutions that allow users to capture, organize, and manage notes, ideas, and information in a digital format. These apps typically include features like text formatting, tagging, multimedia support (images, audio, and video), cloud synchronization for cross-device access, and search functionality. Some note-taking apps also offer collaboration features, allowing multiple users to work on the same notes in real-time. These tools are widely used for personal note-taking, meeting minutes, research, and project management. Compare and read user reviews of the best Note-Taking apps for Windows currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    TagSpaces

    TagSpaces

    TagSpaces UG

    TagSpaces is privacy aware, cross-platform file browser with note-taking capabilities. It helps you organize your files and folders with tags and colors. Free downloads are available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. With the built-in advanced markdown editor, you can create notes that can include tables, todo-lists, math formulas, or diagrams. TagSpaces can connect to any folder on your hard drive and provide a convenient way to browse its content. You have the ability to add labels called tags to any file or folder. Using tags along the folder hierarchy allows you to have cross-references in the folders. The built-in search allows you to find files with any combination of tags. On top of that in the Pro version, you can add descriptions and geo-tags to files and folders. The Pro version gives you the ability to turn every folder to a Kanban board, which can be useful in many ways. With the TagSpaces Web Clipper, you can collect web pages and bookmarks from the Web.
    Starting Price: $39 per year
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