Notejot as a Linux alternative to Google Keep
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Our verdict
Notejot is not a good replacement for Google Keep for users who rely on cross-device sync, collaboration, or cloud-backed notes. It serves a completely different purpose: desktop-sticky reminders rather than synced, shareable notes. If your workflow centers on quick, temporary desktop annotations without need for mobile access or sharing, Notejot works well. But if you depend on reminders, OCR, or accessing notes across devices, Notejot falls short. It’s a niche tool for local use only, not a functional Google Keep alternative for typical users.
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Latest version
- 3.5.1
- Rating
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What works the same
- Allows creation of quick text notes
- Supports color-coding for visual organization
- Enables pinning notes for visibility
- Offers basic text formatting and resizable windows
- Provides keyboard shortcuts for efficiency
What is different
- No synchronization across devices
- No mobile app or web access
- No sharing or collaboration features
- No reminders or scheduling
- No image attachment or OCR support
Opening your Google Keep files
There is no direct way to import Google Keep notes into Notejot. Google Keep allows export via Takeout in JSON or HTML, but Notejot does not support importing any external formats. Notes in Notejot are stored locally, likely as plain text or configuration files within the KDE environment, with no documented import process. Migration would require manual copying of content, and even then, only basic text would transfer.
Switching from Google Keep to Notejot, step by step
- Export your Google Keep notes using Google Takeout
- Extract the exported HTML or JSON files
- Manually copy important notes into Notejot
- Use Notejot’s color and pin options to organize locally
- Keep in mind these notes won’t sync or back up
Key features of Notejot
- Pin notes to desktop
- Resizable text boxes
- Customizable colors
- Stay-on-top option
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Simple text editing
How to install Notejot on Linux
sudo dnf install notejotsudo zypper install notejotFrequently asked questions
Can I sync Notejot notes with my phone?
No, Notejot is a desktop-only application with no mobile version or sync capability.
Does Notejot support reminders like Google Keep?
No, Notejot has no reminder or scheduling function.
Can I extract text from images in Notejot?
No, Notejot does not support image attachments or OCR.
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