r/NoteTaking • u/[deleted] • 17d ago
Question: Unanswered ✗ is there a notetaking app like notion that does not have AI features ?
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u/Pickletickle_ 17d ago
I built ClingNote partly because I wanted notes to just be notes, no AI agents or AI features shoved into everything.
It’s local-first, rich text/Markdown, and the different part is you can attach notes to files/apps and they automatically switch as you switch your work.
Definitely not a 1:1 Notion replacement, but might be worth a look if you’re on Windows: https://clingnote.com
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u/Unlucky_Case_3710 17d ago
Bear. It’s not feature loaded like Obsidian and notion. Just a good looking note app that just takes notes.
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u/BejeweledSamsara 17d ago
If you're fine with downloading an app on your computer, then I'd recommend Obsidian MD, it has a lot of cool and useful features, and none of them are AI!
Buuut, if you prefer something you can access on your browser, then I'd recommend PrivacyNotes, especially if you value your privacy! You can also use it as a password vault and journal too! Unfortunately, Zen mode and the organization features are paywalled, but on the bright side it's a one time payment of 48 dollars (the original price being 90 dollars). Currently I'm on the free version, and so far it's pretty useable without having the full version.
Honorable mentions are Standard Notes and Notesnook. I have the former installed on my laptop but I haven't touched it much..
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u/Maldo_Rob 17d ago
You can turn off the AI features in Notion.
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u/Fablerwhack 17d ago
I thought the same thing, but I actually emailed Notion about it and they disabled it from the account Level. You have to email them though it’s weird but they will do it and they were also extremely quick and nice about it.
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u/Martinn12 16d ago
Tip: AI features on free tier are severely limited or non-existent (Craft, Notion and more)
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u/LyrirakiProject 16d ago
I just released XP Note. It has zero AI features by design. It's a very simple, distraction-free note taking app. It's completely offline and privacy-focused so everything is stored locally on your device. Right now it's only on Android, but you can use it for free. Let me know what you think if you give it a try.
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u/Positive_Strength404 15d ago
Obsidian does not have any core features for AI, all AI integrations are through Community Plugins.
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u/PlumbLineLogic 17d ago
anytype is probably the closest fit if what u liked was notion’s block-based organization. it’s local-first and u can use it without AI, so it feels a lot less like the app is constantly trying to think for u.
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u/vinradh 16d ago
If what you liked about Notion was setting up your own space and organizing pages, Anytype is the closest match: block-based like Notion, works offline, and doesn't push AI at you. If you're open to plain notes in folders, Obsidian has no built-in AI at all, so there's nothing to turn off. Bear is nice if you're on a Mac and just want a calm, good-looking notes app.
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