Notes Alternatives for Android

Notes is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android alternative is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Notes and many of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to Notes are Microsoft OneNote, Notesnook, Turtl and UpNote.

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  1. Joplin icon
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    Joplin

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    Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application, which can handle a large number of notes organised into notebooks. The notes are searchable, can be copied, tagged and modified either from the applications directly or from your own text editor.

    63 Joplin alternatives
    Desktop and mobile apps

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Table inside table with KaTeX Math notations. (Live-editing with Vim)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Web Clipper
    5.  Local Storage
    6.  Tagging
    7.  Android Sync
    8.  File Sync
    9.  Encrypted Notes
    10.  WebDAV Support
    11.  Write files in markdown
    12.  Synchronization
    13.  Multiplatform
    14.  Plugin system
    15.  Hierarchical Structure
    16.  Export to HTML
    17.  Save as Markdown
    18.  Cross-device syncing
    19.  Nextcloud integration
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    RemovedUser

    Effective open source privacy respecting note-taking solution solution. Provides end-to-end encrypted(E2EE) auto-syncing capabilities and built-in support for popular solutions like Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive or the provided Joplin Cloud. The E2EE safeguards your data against misuse by Joplin or any other service provider you choose for your notes.

    Positive comment •Aug 2, 2024
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    • Joplin is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Notes.

    • Joplin is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Notes.

    • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceNotes is Free and Proprietary
    • Joplin is Privacy focusedNotes is not according to our users
  2. Microsoft OneNote icon
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    Microsoft OneNote

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    Comprehensive digital notebook offering organizers, shared notes, multi-device syncing, and optical character recognition, plus cloud-based data management for efficient information handling and accessibility.

    83 Microsoft OneNote alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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    Properties

    1.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Web Clipper
    3.  Visual Organization
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Text formatting
    6.  Insert images
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Support for styluses
    9.  Unicode Math Support
    10.  Sketching
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Knowledge Management
    13.  Pressure Sensitivity
    14.  Embedded media
    15.  Notebook
    16.  Real-time sync
    17.  Linking capability
    18.  Unlimited Canvas Area
    19.  Multiple Account support
    20.  Data export/import
    21.  Freehand Writing
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    asphaltkisser

    One Note is overkill and more of an alternative the likes of Evernote.

    Negative comment •Nov 21, 2018
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    Guest

    It's quite similar to native Notes, and it is rich in functionality.

    Positive comment •Apr 2, 2018
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    • This alternative is disputed. Microsoft OneNote is a legitimate Notes alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Microsoft OneNote is the most popular Web-based alternative to Notes.

    • Microsoft OneNote is Freemium and ProprietaryNotes is Free and Proprietary
  4. Notesnook icon
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    Notesnook

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    Notesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.

    234 Notesnook alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  Private notes
    3.  Note organization
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Web Clipper
    9.  Reminders
    10.  Two-factor Authentication
    11.  Unlimited storage
    12.  Encrypted Backup
    13.  Automatic Backup
    14.  WYSIWYG Support
    15.  Distraction-free
    16.  Hierarchical Structure
    Notesnook iconNotes Icon

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    • Notesnook is the most popular SaaS alternative to Notes.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceNotes is Free and Proprietary
    • Notesnook is Privacy focusedNotes is not according to our users
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  6. Turtl icon
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    Turtl

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    Whether it's bookmarks or passwords, files or shopping lists...Turtl organizes it all and makes it easy to find later. Sync across your devices. Leave nothing behind.

    156 Turtl alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Sync on many devices
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Data portability
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  To do lists
    9.  Notebook
    10.  List management
    11.  Client side encryption
    12.  Password encryption
    13.  Sharable lists
    14.  Tagging
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    The last update is from 2019.

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  7. UpNote icon
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    UpNote

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    UpNote is an elegant and powerful note app that works seamlessly across platforms: iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.

    303 UpNote alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    UpNote screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Nested Folders
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Distraction-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No Coding Required
    10.  Markdown preview
    11.  Web Clipper
    12.  Syntax Highlighting
    13.  File Tagging
    14.  Support for LaTeX
    15.  Unified inbox
    16.  WYSIWYG Support
    17.  Zettelkasten note method
    UpNote iconNotes Icon

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    procreator

    Finally, an app that can replace Apple Notes. I was looking for a cross-platform Apple Notes alternative and this is it!

    Positive comment •May 31, 2022
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    • UpNote is Freemium and ProprietaryNotes is Free and Proprietary
    • UpNote is LightweightNotes is not according to our users
  8. GoodNotes icon
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    GoodNotes

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    GoodNotes for iPhone and iPad is a notetaking app with the theme of "digital paper." It's usable for all your handwritten notes and formerly paper-based information. Take handwritten notes in digital, multi-media notebooks or annotate PDF, PowerPoint, and Word...

    58 GoodNotes alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Online

    Top GoodNotes Features

    1.  Document Management
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  Handwriting
    4.  Pressure Sensitivity
    5.  Integrated Search
    6.  Apple Pencil support
    7.  Handwritten Notes
    8.  OCR
    9.  Support for Gestures
    10.  Handwriting recognition
    11.  Folders
    12.  Freehand Writing
    13.  Drag and Drop
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  10. Notally icon
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    Notally

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    A minimalistic notes app. Notally it's extremely light, minimalistic and elegant. There are minimal dependencies and lines of code. (All without compromising on readability).

    47 Notally alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Local Storage
    3.  Tagging
    4.  Note organization
    5.  Export to PDF
    6.  Auto-saving
    Notally iconNotes Icon

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  11. Quillpad icon
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    Quillpad

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    Quillpad is a fork of an original app called Quillnote. The development stopped on the original app and PR backlogs were not cleared up. The community showed much interest in the app for continued development and so this fork was created.

    65 Quillpad alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Lightweight
    6.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Nextcloud integration
    5.  Sync with Nextcloud
    Quillpad iconNotes Icon

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  12. Noto icon
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    Noto

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    Noto is an opensource minimal Note-Taking app that meets customer expectations with privacy in mind.

    43 Noto alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Notebook
    Noto iconNotes Icon

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  13. JustNotes App icon
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    JustNotes App

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    JustNotes is simple android app for taking notes, like there have been tens of thousands before. App uses Room database.

    43 JustNotes App alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Reminders
    JustNotes App iconNotes Icon

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  14. Concepts icon
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    Concepts

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    Concepts is the digital design sketchbook of the future. It’s powerful, flexible and smart, so you can go from quick sketches to beautiful and precise illustrations in a single app. Enhance your creative capabilities with our infinite canvas, flexible multi-touch shape guides...

    37 Concepts alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Custom Brushes
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Vector strokes
    4.  Infinite canvas
    5.  Smooth lines
    6.  Support for styluses
    7.  Sketching
    8.  Auto Correction
    9.  Gallery management
    10.  Apple Pencil support
    11.  Import Images
    12.  Image and PDF export
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    Passfindr

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    Passfindr is a web based premium Personal knowledge base, Password manager and Bookmark manager application to securely store passwords and other sensitive information in a virtual vault locked with individual master passwords.

    40 Passfindr alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Bookmark Organization
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    4.  Password Generator
    5.  Built-in Note Taker
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