Notes Alternatives for Android

Notes is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android alternative is Turtl, 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 Notesnook, Nimbus Note, GoodNotes and UpNote.

Notes alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools but may also be Todo List Managers or Task Management Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Notes.

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Note-taking Tool

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Turtl
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Freemium • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
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Android
Android Tablet
Self-Hosted
Google Chrome
Firefox
166 Turtl alternatives
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.
- - Turtl is the most popular Android, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to Notes.
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Turtl Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionTurtl has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2. Support for MarkDownTurtl supports MarkDown for document formatting.
3. Privacy focusedTurtl is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
5. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Turtl simultaneously.
Encrypted Notes
Sync on many devices
To do lists
Data portability
AES Encryption
Save Attachments
WebExtenion
Android Sync
List management
Password encryption
Discontinued
The last update is from 2019.
Notesnook
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Freemium • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Project Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Google Chrome
Flathub
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Flatpak
F-Droid
Android Tablet
175 Notesnook alternatives
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.
- - Notesnook is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Notes.
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Notesnook Features
1. Works OfflineNotesnook can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. End-to-End EncryptionNotesnook has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Privacy focusedNotesnook is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Dark ModeNotesnook supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Support for MarkDownNotesnook supports MarkDown for document formatting.
6. No TrackingNotesnook will not track you or use your personal data.
7. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
8. Ad-freeNotesnook doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
9. Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Notesnook.
Encrypted Notes
Private notes
Note organization
Reminders
Two-factor Authentication
Unlimited storage
Lightweight
WYSIWYG Support
Distraction-free
Hierarchical Structure
Nimbus Note
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Team Collaboration Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Software as a Service (SaaS)
192 Nimbus Note alternatives
A productivity and task management tool appropriate for both individuals and businesses. With Nimbus Note users can create notes and to-do lists, share them with others, and archive important data.
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Nimbus Note Features
1. Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Nimbus Note.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. Works OfflineNimbus Note can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. OCRExtract the text from a screen capture or file and paste it into another document for edits.
5. Dark ModeNimbus Note supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within Nimbus Note using IFTTT.
7. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Nimbus Note simultaneously.
Multiplatform
Subfolder menu
Hyperlinks
Integrated Search
Blocks
Internal linking
Search by tags
Photo notes
Share notes
Embedded apps
GoodNotes
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Online
52 GoodNotes alternatives
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...
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GoodNotes Features
1. PDF annotationGoodNotes support PDF Annotation for highlighting, notes etc
2. Pressure SensitivityGoodNotes can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
3. Handwritten NotesGoodNotes supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
4. OCRExtract the text from a screen capture or file and paste it into another document for edits.
5. Support for GesturesGoodNotes supports touch or mouse gestures and interactions.
Handwriting
Integrated Search
Apple Pencil support
Handwriting recognition
Folders
Freehand Writing
Drag and Drop
Sync with iCloud
Indexed search
Import PDF
UpNote
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Task Management Tool
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Windows
Linux
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iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
316 UpNote alternatives
UpNote is an elegant and powerful note app that works seamlessly across platforms: iOS, Mac and Windows.
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UpNote Features
1. Support for MarkDownUpNote supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. Ad-freeUpNote doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. No Coding RequiredUpNote can be used without an coding or programming skills.
5. Support for LaTeXUpNote supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
6. Works OfflineUpNote can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Unified inboxView e-mails (or similar) from all accounts in one unified view with UpNote.
8. Syntax HighlightingUpNote supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
9. LightweightUpNote consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Note organization
Nested Folders
Notebook
Zettelkasten note method
Multiplatform
Distraction-free
Full-Text Search
Hierarchical Structure
Web Clipper
WYSIWYG Support
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Quillnote
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Android
F-Droid
264 Quillnote alternatives
Take beautiful markdown notes whenever you feel inspired. Place them in notebooks and tag them accordingly. Stay organized by making task lists, set reminders and keep everything in one place by attaching related files.
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Quillnote Features
1. Support for MarkDownQuillnote supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. LightweightQuillnote consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Privacy focusedQuillnote is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. No TrackingQuillnote will not track you or use your personal data.
5. Ad-freeQuillnote doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. RemindersQuillnote allows you to set reminders for tasks, events or actions, based on parameters of time, place or condition.
Note organization
List management
Tagging
Sync with Nextcloud
Notebook
GitJournal
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Freemium • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Task Management Tool
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
252 GitJournal alternatives
Manage your Notes from any Git Repo.
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GitJournal Features
1. Support for MarkDownGitJournal supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Works OfflineGitJournal can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. Git SupportGitJournal supports Git, a free and open source distributed version control system.
4. Ad-freeGitJournal doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Dark ModeGitJournal supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Privacy focusedGitJournal is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
7. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in GitJournal simultaneously.
8. Command line interfaceGitJournal either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
9. No TrackingGitJournal will not track you or use your personal data.
Git integration
Android Sync
Gitlab integration
GitHub integration
Notejoy
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Team Collaboration Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Software as a Service (SaaS)
400 Notejoy alternatives
Notejoy is a collaborative notes app for you and your team. It helps you get your most important work out of the noise of email & chat and into a fast and focused workspace.
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Notejoy Features
1. Distraction-freeNotejoy has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
2. LightweightNotejoy consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
4. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Notejoy simultaneously.
Slack integration
Trello integration
Mobile friendly
Wiki
Embedded media
Google Drive integration
Notally
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
39 Notally alternatives
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).
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Notally Features
1. Ad-freeNotally doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. LightweightNotally consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Works OfflineNotally can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Local Storage
Tagging
Note organization
Auto-saving
Export to PDF
Memrey
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Task Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
202 Memrey alternatives
Full-featured, cross-platform note-taking and note management tool with advanced collaboration and editing features to let you work with multiple notes at the same time.
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Memrey Features
Notebook
Note organization
Bundled Notes
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Online
Android
Android Tablet
299 Bundled Notes alternatives
A modern note-taking, list-making and writing app with markdown rich-text editing, powerful customization, a beautiful interface, a dark theme, and much more.
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Bundled Notes Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
2. Dark ModeBundled Notes supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. Support for MarkDownBundled Notes supports MarkDown for document formatting.
List management
Customizable
Notebook
Noto
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Android
F-Droid
35 Noto alternatives
Noto is an opensource minimal Note-Taking app that meets customer expectations with privacy in mind.
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Noto Features
1. LightweightNoto consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Dark ModeNoto supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. Privacy focusedNoto is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Noto without registration.
5. No TrackingNoto will not track you or use your personal data.
Notebook