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 Notesnook, Microsoft OneNote, Beaver Notes and Blinko.

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Notes alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Task Management Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android and Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Notes.
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  1. Joplin icon

    Joplin

     900 likes

    Open source app for managing notes and to-dos with Markdown support. Syncs seamlessly across devices using services like Dropbox and OneDrive. Offers end-to-end encrypted synchronicity, offline access, rich import/export options, and a Web Clipper for browsers.

    143 Joplin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Joplin vs Notes Comments
    RemovedUser
    Positive
    1

    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    ecxod
    Positive
    0

    The most important feature, for alternatives to Apple Notes is the capability to sync with the Imap Notes Folder of the email. Everything else is secondary.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceNotes is Free and Proprietary
    • Joplin is Privacy focused and MinimalisticNotes is not according to our users
  2. Notesnook icon

    Notesnook

     189 likes

    Offers open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes with device-based privacy, cross-platform support, private vault, secure sync, offline access, markdown editor, exports to multiple formats, automatic backups, organizational tools, and strong encryption.

    340 Notesnook alternatives

    Cost / License

    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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  4. Microsoft OneNote icon

    Microsoft OneNote

     1141 likes

    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.

    178 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • 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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    Microsoft OneNote vs Notes Comments
    asphaltkisser
    Negative
    1

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

    Guest
    Positive
    -4

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Microsoft OneNote is Freemium and ProprietaryNotes is Free and Proprietary
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  7. Blinko icon

    Blinko

     26 likes

    Open-source note-taking tool offering AI-enhanced retrieval with RAG technology, secure self-hosted data storage, Markdown support, and transparent community collaboration on GitHub for efficient, private, and effortless note management.

    100 Blinko alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
    • Mac
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  8. Turtl icon

    Turtl

     179 likes

    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.

    196 Turtl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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  10. UpNote icon

    UpNote

     40 likes

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

    324 UpNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    UpNote vs Notes Comments
    procreator
    Positive
    1

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

    • UpNote is Freemium and ProprietaryNotes is Free and Proprietary
  11. Anchor icon

    Anchor

     15 likes

    Offline-first, self-hostable note app supporting rich text formatting, tag-based organization, customizable backgrounds, pinning, search, archiving, admin management, trash recovery, mobile and web access, sync, privacy safeguards, and dark or light themes.

    69 Anchor alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  13. Notally icon

    Notally

     29 likes

    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).

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  14. GoodNotes icon

    GoodNotes

     76 likes

    Experience "digital paper" with seamless note-taking on iOS devices. Annotate PDFs, PowerPoint, and Word, plus organize notes in unlimited folders. Enjoy searchable handwritten notes that sync across devices with iCloud, intuitive QuickNote feature, and customizable templates.

    72 GoodNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  15. Concepts icon

    Concepts

     31 likes

    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...

    45 Concepts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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