Sticky Notes was one of the best features of Windows which had a simple objective and the app excelled at it. No matter where you are — browsing the internet or deep inside a program — you could always access your notes and add new tasks then and there. However, with Sticky Notes gone from Windows 10, many are looking for an alternative that is simple to use and one that actually works. So we took the task upon us and curated a list of best Sticky Notes alternatives for Windows 10 that is lightweight, has a modern interface, comes with cloud-syncing capability, and supports hotkeys. With that in mind, let’s go ahead and find a suitable alternative to Sticky Notes for Windows 10.

Here are the best alternatives to Sticky Notes for Windows 10. We have included those apps which are easy to use, has a simple UI, supports keyboard shortcuts on Windows 10, and does not require much tweaking. You can click on the link below to quickly jump to the corresponding app.

  • Notezilla
  • Microsoft Sticky Notes
  • Simple Sticky Notes
  • Stickies
  • Zoho Notebook
  • Google Keep

Top Alternatives to Sticky Notes in 2020

1. Notezilla

If there is one Sticky Notes alternative that truly offers the same level of experience as the original Windows Sticky Notes then Notezilla is the one. It offers Always-on-top feature which gives you access to your existing notes all the time. Simultaneously, you can jot down your thoughts and tasks easily using a one-click button or keyboard shortcut.

Download (Free, $29.95)

Since Microsoft killed the original Sticky Notes, it has brought a more advanced and feature-rich alternative called Microsoft Sticky Notes on Windows 10. It appears on the desktop and does not stay on top of all windows which is disappointing. However, you can bring the pin functionality through a third-party app. You can follow our article and learn how to keep a window appear on top.

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Simple Sticky Notes is another alternative to Sticky Notes that is clean, lightweight, and powerful. It offers the option to keep your tasks appear on top of all windows which is great. So you can continue browsing the web and add tasks as you go forward. You can also drag and drop texts directly on the sticky note which is great.

4. Stickies

Stickies is another advanced alternative to Sticky Notes that comes with always-on-top feature and the ability to create new sticky notes with a simple keyboard shortcut. It has multiple hotkeys for creation, deletion, hiding notes, pasting directly from the clipboard, and more. You can even customize the hotkeys according to your preference.

5. Zoho Notebook

Zoho Notebook is not strictly a Sticky Notes replacement, but you can make it so. The app is actually more like Evernote, but you can resize the window and make it look like a Sticky Note. In addition, you can use third-party apps like TurboTop (Free) to keep the window on top of everything.

6. Google Keep

Lastly, we have Google Keep which is again not a dedicated Sticky Notes alternative, but with a bit of tweaking, you can make it a potential app for quick note-taking. You can create a PWA of Google Keep by clicking on your browser’s Settings -> More tools -> Create Shortcut -> Enable Open as Windows -> Create. This will create a standalone Google Keep app on your Windows 10 computer.