CollaNote AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to CollaNote is Microsoft OneNote, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to CollaNote and many of them are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to CollaNote are Xournal++, OpenBoard Whiteboard, Linwood Butterfly and Rnote.

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  1. Microsoft OneNote icon

    Microsoft OneNote

     1138 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.

    140 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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    • Microsoft OneNote is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to CollaNote.

    • Microsoft OneNote is the most popular free alternative to CollaNote.

    • Microsoft OneNote is Freemium and ProprietaryCollaNote is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Xournal++ icon

    Xournal++

     186 likes

    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.

    54 Xournal++ alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Xournal++ is the most popular Linux alternative to CollaNote.

    • Xournal++ is the most popular Open Source alternative to CollaNote.

    • Xournal++ is Free and Open SourceCollaNote is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Xournal++ is Privacy focused and LightweightCollaNote is not according to our users
  4. OpenBoard Whiteboard icon

    OpenBoard Whiteboard

     70 likes

    OpenBoard is a cross-platform (Linux / Windows / macOS) interactive whiteboard application. It is currently maintained by the Education Department (DIP) of the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland.

    92 OpenBoard Whiteboard alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. Linwood Butterfly icon

    Linwood Butterfly

     41 likes

    Butterfly is a note-taking app where your ideas come first. You can paint, add texts, and export them easily on every device. This app works on android, windows, linux, and in the web.

    44 Linwood Butterfly alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • AltStore
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    • Linwood Butterfly is the most popular Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to CollaNote.

    • Linwood Butterfly is Free and Open SourceCollaNote is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Linwood Butterfly is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedCollaNote is not according to our users
  6. Rnote icon

    Rnote

     37 likes

    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.

    22 Rnote alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  7. Saber icon

    Saber

     30 likes

    A (work-in-progress) cross-platform libre notes app. Please note that this app is still in early stages and not ready to trust with your notes yet.

    25 Saber alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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  9. GoodNotes icon

    GoodNotes

     77 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.

    66 GoodNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. Notes icon

    Notes

     38 likes

    Use Notes to capture a quick thought, create checklists, sketch ideas, and more. And with iCloud, you can keep your notes up to date across all your devices.

    138 Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Notability icon

    Notability

     52 likes

    Truly integrated iOS app combining handwriting, PDF annotation, and text for seamless note-taking. Auto Sync backs up notes. Customize themes, library, and toolbars for a personalized experience with robust features.

    54 Notability alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. Noteshelf icon

    Noteshelf

     17 likes

    Take beautiful handwritten notes or annotate PDFs on your iPad, and now even on your iPhone. With the new Noteshelf you can do all of the familiar, like type notes, record audio, draw shapes, sketch, sign contracts, fill forms, along with a lot of new, like add bookmarks, create...

    77 Noteshelf alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Chrome OS
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Windows
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    • Noteshelf is the most popular commercial alternative to CollaNote.

    • Noteshelf is Paid and ProprietaryCollaNote is Freemium and Proprietary
  13. Noteful icon

    Noteful

     6 likes

    Noteful is your one-stop note-taking app to experience the new paperless revolution on iPad.

    235 Noteful alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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