Bamboo Paper AlternativesNote-taking & Digital Painting Tools like Bamboo Paper

Bamboo Paper is described as 'A seriously fun new app from Wacom, provides you with the ability to create virtual notebooks for your tablet, letting you share your ideas visually with handwritten notes, sketches or doodles' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Bamboo Paper for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, iPad and Android apps. The best Bamboo Paper alternative is Xournal++, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bamboo Paper are Rnote, Milanote, xournal and Concepts.

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  1. Xournal++ icon

    Xournal++

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    Handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation using pen input and pressure sensitivity, shape drawing, customizable toolbar layouts, image insertion, audio recording, multi-language options, LaTeX integration, and complete export in PDF or PNG formats across all platforms.

    50 Xournal++ alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Xournal++ screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  Support for styluses
    4.  Handwriting
    5.  Export to PDF
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  LaTeX Math
    8.  Pen Support
    9.  Pressure Sensitivity
    10.  Freehand Writing
    11.  Multi layer drawing
    12.  Ad-free

    Xournal++ VS Bamboo Paper

     

    • Xournal++ is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Bamboo Paper.

    • Xournal++ is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Bamboo Paper.

    • Xournal++ is Free and Open SourceBamboo Paper is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Rnote

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    Rnote aims to be a simple but functional note taking application for freehand drawing or annotating pictures or documents. It eventually should be able to import / export various media file formats.

    20 Rnote alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Rnote screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  Support for styluses
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Shape Tools
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  WYSIWYG Support
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Pressure Sensitivity
    12.  Export to SVG

    Rnote VS Bamboo Paper

     
  4. Milanote icon

    Milanote

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    Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.

    320 Milanote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Milanote screenshot 1

    Milanote Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Vision board
    4.  Artists dashboard
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Mind Map view

    Milanote VS Bamboo Paper

     

    • Milanote is the most popular Web-based, iPhone, iPad & SaaS alternative to Bamboo Paper.

    • Milanote is Freemium and ProprietaryBamboo Paper is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    xournal

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    Xournal is an application for notetaking, sketching, keeping a journal using a stylus. It is free software (GNU GPL) and runs on Linux (recent distributions), Windows and other GTK+/Gnome platforms.

    50 xournal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    xournal screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    It hasn't been updated since 2017, but there is an active fork Xournal++ icon Xournal++

    xournal Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Edit PDF
    4.  Support for styluses
    5.  Drawing Tablet Support
    6.  Sketching

    xournal VS Bamboo Paper

     
  6. Concepts icon

    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...

    39 Concepts alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Concepts screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Custom Brushes
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Vector strokes
    4.  Infinite canvas
    5.  Smooth lines
    6.  Support for styluses
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Sketching
    10.  Gallery management
    11.  Apple Pencil support
    12.  Auto Correction

    Concepts VS Bamboo Paper

     

    • Concepts is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Bamboo Paper.

    • Concepts is Freemium and ProprietaryBamboo Paper is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. GoodNotes icon

    GoodNotes

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    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.

    61 GoodNotes alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Top GoodNotes Features

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

    GoodNotes VS Bamboo Paper

     
  9. Journaler icon

    Journaler

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    Journaling application for elementary OS.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Journaler screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Calendar View
    4.  Protected by Password
    5.  Gtk

    Journaler VS Bamboo Paper

     
  10. NoteLab icon

    NoteLab

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    NoteLab brings the power of digital note taking to Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, and Solaris.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    NoteLab screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from 2013.

    NoteLab Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Sketching
    3.  Handwriting

    NoteLab VS Bamboo Paper

     
  11. CollaNote icon

    CollaNote

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    CollaNote is a note-taking, PDF markup, and digital planning software. It includes 25 pens and brushes, an advanced ink engine, and stabilizer for accurate writing. It has a Smart Dark Mode for visibility in different light settings.

    33 CollaNote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    CollaNote screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Planner
    6.  Drawing Board
    7.  Notebook
    8.  Shared whiteboard
    9.  Built-in translation
    10.  Scan to PDF
    11.  Collaborative writing

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  12. Stylus Labs Write icon

    Stylus Labs Write

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    Write is a word processor for handwriting, designed primarily for tablets with an active stylus. Write has the functionality of a vector drawing application, plus a unique set of tools which ease the editing of handwritten text.

    35 Stylus Labs Write alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPad
    • iPhone
    Stylus Labs Write screenshot 1
    Stylus Labs Write screenshot 2
    Stylus Labs Write screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Drawing Tablet Support
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Handwriting
    10.  Shared links
    11.  Support for styluses
    12.  Bookmarks

    Stylus Labs Write VS Bamboo Paper

     
  13. Puddle Sketch icon

    Puddle Sketch

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    Puddle Sketch is a whiteboard app for idea sketching. It offers an unlimited canvas for unrestricted drawing. The app has a simple design with easy-to-use tools, an intuitive interface, and a pleasing aesthetic.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPad
    Puddle Sketch screenshot 1

    Puddle Sketch Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for styluses
    3.  Multitasking
    4.  Drag and Drop
    5.  Infinite canvas
    6.  Interactive Whiteboard
    7.  Sketching
    8.  Sketch

    Puddle Sketch VS Bamboo Paper

     
  14. Penly icon

    Penly

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    Get starting with digital planning and note taking on an Android tablet with a Bluetooth stylus.

    14 Penly alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Penly screenshot 1
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    Penly screenshot 3

    Penly Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  Planner
    4.  Support for styluses
    5.  Edit PDF
    6.  Notebook
    7.  Stickers

    Penly VS Bamboo Paper

     

    • Penly is the most popular commercial alternative to Bamboo Paper.

    • Penly is Paid and ProprietaryBamboo Paper is Freemium and Proprietary
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