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The best Workflowy alternatives

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.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Workflowy (the app you have)Free planEverywhere-
LogseqFree and open sourceiPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Linuxyou want it free
Roam ResearchPaid subscriptioniPhone, Android, Mac, Webyou want more power-user features
DynalistFreeEverywhereyou want a close match
1

Logseq

Free and open source
Logseq screenshot 1

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.

FreeiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinux
2

Roam Research

Paid subscription
Roam Research screenshot 1

The original networked notes tool, linking ideas through two-way links and blocks.

Pick it if you want more power-user features.

PaidiPhoneAndroidMacWeb
3

Dynalist

Free; Pro $7.99/month billed annually or $9.99 monthly. 50% student discount
Dynalist screenshot from the App Store

Infinite outliner for notes and lists with unlimited items free, plus Pro for calendar sync, backups and attachments.

Free planWebMacWindowsLinuxiPhoneAndroid

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.

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