Dynalist
Powerful outliner application with rich text formatting, file attachments, and advanced features. Direct upgrade from WorkFlowy with better mobile apps and Google Drive integration.
Last updated: 2026-03-15 06:45
Overview
Dynalist is described as the most direct functional upgrade from WorkFlowy—maintaining the same infinite outliner concept while adding rich text formatting, dates, file attachments, Google Drive integration, desktop apps, and better mobile experiences.
Key Features
- Infinite Outlining: Unlimited nested levels for hierarchical organization
- Rich Text Formatting: Bold, italic, code blocks, and inline formatting
- Date & Time Support: Add deadlines and scheduled dates to items
- File Attachments: Embed files directly in outline items
- Google Drive Integration: Backup and sync with Google Drive
- Desktop Applications: Native apps for Windows, Mac, and Linux
- Mobile Apps: Improved mobile experience compared to WorkFlowy
- Tags: Organize items across different documents
- Search: Powerful search across all documents
- Bookmarks: Quick access to frequently used documents
Advanced Capabilities
- Document Linking: Reference other documents within outlines
- Checkboxes: Convert items to tasks with completion tracking
- Color Labels: Visual organization with colored tags
- Latex Support: Mathematical equations and formulas
- Code Blocks: Syntax highlighting for code snippets
- Zoom: Focus on specific branches of your outline
- Hoisting: Temporarily treat any item as the root
- Filters: View only tagged or dated items
Organization System
- Documents: Separate outlines for different projects/topics
- Folders: Organize documents into hierarchical folder structure
- Favorites: Star important documents for quick access
- Inbox: Default capture location for quick entry
- Search Filters: Save complex searches for recurring use
Collaboration Features
- Sharing: Share documents with view or edit permissions
- Real-Time Collaboration: Multiple users editing simultaneously
- Comments: Add discussion threads to specific items
- Version History: Track changes over time (Pro)
Use Cases
- Note-Taking: Capture and organize information hierarchically
- Project Planning: Break down projects into nested tasks
- Writing: Draft articles, books, or scripts with collapsible sections
- Research: Organize research materials with references
- Meeting Notes: Capture discussions with action items
- Knowledge Management: Build personal wiki or second brain
- Brainstorming: Quickly capture and reorganize ideas
Comparison to WorkFlowy
Advantages Over WorkFlowy
- Rich text formatting (WorkFlowy is plain text only)
- File attachments
- Better mobile apps
- Desktop applications
- Date support
- Google Drive backup
- Color labels
- More robust search
Similar Features
- Infinite outlining structure
- Clean, minimal interface
- Fast performance
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Tag system
Keyboard Shortcuts
Dynalist maintains WorkFlowy's keyboard-centric approach:
- Tab/Shift-Tab: Indent/outdent
- Ctrl/Cmd+Up/Down: Move items
- Ctrl/Cmd+Enter: Zoom into item
- Ctrl/Cmd+K: Insert link
- And many more for power users
Data Export
- Plain text
- Markdown
- OPML (Outline Processor Markup Language)
- HTML
- WorkFlowy format (easy migration)
Benefits
- More features than WorkFlowy at similar price
- Clean, distraction-free interface
- Fast and responsive
- Works offline with sync
- Regular updates and active development
- Responsive support team
- Strong user community
Pricing
- Free Plan: Generous limits for personal use
- Pro: $7.99/month or $47.99/year
- Unlimited documents
- File uploads
- Version history
- Google Drive backup
- Advanced features
Platform Availability
- Web application (works in any browser)
- Windows desktop app
- Mac desktop app
- Linux desktop app
- iOS mobile app
- Android mobile app
Best For
- Writers and content creators
- Students organizing course materials
- Researchers managing references
- Project managers breaking down complex work
- Anyone who thinks hierarchically
- WorkFlowy users wanting more features
Integration
- Google Drive for backup
- IFTTT for automation
- Zapier for workflow integration
- API for custom integrations
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