
Roam Research
Paid subscription
The original networked notes tool, linking ideas through two-way links and blocks.
Pick it if you want more power-user features.
Everything as one endless nested list, simple enough to start in seconds. If it is not working for you, here are 3 apps that do the same job, closest match first.
Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workflowy (the app you have) | Free plan | Everywhere | - |
| Logseq | Free and open source | iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux | you want it free |
| Roam Research | Paid subscription | iPhone, Android, Mac, Web | you want more power-user features |
| Dynalist | Free | Everywhere | you want a close match |


An open-source outliner for linked notes and daily journals, kept on your device.
Pick it if you want it free, privacy matters most to you and you want open source.


The original networked notes tool, linking ideas through two-way links and blocks.
Pick it if you want more power-user features.
Infinite outliner for notes and lists with unlimited items free, plus Pro for calendar sync, backups and attachments.
We matched these apps to Workflowy by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.