Flexcil AlternativesNote-taking Tools & PDF Readers like Flexcil

Flexcil is described as 'PDF annotation, reading and management' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Flexcil for a variety of platforms, including iPad, Mac, iPhone, Android and Windows apps. The best Flexcil alternative is Saber, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Flexcil are GoodNotes, Xodo, PDF Expert and Notes.

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Flexcil alternatives page was last updated Jul 21, 2024
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  1. Saber icon
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    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.

    24 Saber alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Support for styluses
    4. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Pressure Sensitivity
    9.  No registration required
    10.  No Tracking

    Saber VS Flexcil

     
    • Saber is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Flexcil.

    • Saber is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Flexcil.

    • Saber is Free and Open SourceFlexcil is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Saber is Privacy focused and LightweightFlexcil is not according to our users
  2. GoodNotes icon
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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

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

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

    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 Flexcil

     
    • GoodNotes is the most popular Web-based alternative to Flexcil.

    • GoodNotes is Freemium and ProprietaryFlexcil is also Freemium and Proprietary
  3. Xodo icon
     70 likes
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    Xodo is the ultimate cross-platform PDF viewer and annotator. Powerful, fast, and optimized for all phones and tablets, Xodo makes it easy to access, edit, mark up, sort, share, sync, manage, sign, and more with even the most complex PDF documents.

    115 Xodo alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Export to PDF
    4. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    5.  Sign PDF files
    6.  Annotations
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Combine PDF
    9.  Split PDF files
    10.  OCR
    11.  Real time collaboration
    12.  Split and merge PDF files

    Xodo VS Flexcil

     
    • Xodo is the most popular commercial alternative to Flexcil.

    • Xodo is Paid and ProprietaryFlexcil is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Xodo is LightweightFlexcil is not according to our users
  4. PDF Expert icon
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    Read, annotate, and highlight PDFs, fill interactive forms with saved input, underline or strike through text, manage bookmarks, sync files from cloud services, and share documents. Compatible with Preview and Adobe Acrobat annotations, supporting extensive iOS features.

    110 PDF Expert alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Top PDF Expert Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Edit PDF
    3.  Highlighter
    4.  PDF encryption
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  OCR
    7.  Combine PDF
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Fill PDF Forms
    11.  Split PDF files
    12. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration

    PDF Expert VS Flexcil

     
  5. Notes icon
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    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.

    127 Notes alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Sync with iCloud
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Handwritten Notes
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Spell Checking
    11.  WYSIWYG Support
    12.  Tagging

    Notes VS Flexcil

     
  6. MarginNote icon
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    Integrating powerful tools for book annoation, mindmapping, flashcards and more, to build up your reading notes as never before.

    11 MarginNote alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Educational

    Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Document Annotations
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  OCR
    10.  File Tagging
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  Mind Map view

    MarginNote VS Flexcil

     
  7. Notability icon
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    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.

    52 Notability alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Top Notability Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Apple Pencil support
    3.  Sketching
    4.  Sync with iCloud
    5.  Edit PDF
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    7.  Integrated Search
    8.  Notebook
    9.  Handwriting recognition
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  Pen Support

    Notability VS Flexcil

     
  8. Skim icon
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    Skim is a PDF reader and note-taker for OS X. It is designed to help you read and annotate scientific papers in PDF, but is also great for viewing any PDF file.

    88 Skim alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Note extraction
    4.  Export annotations

    Skim VS Flexcil

     
  9. Noteshelf icon
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    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...

    75 Noteshelf alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Chrome OS
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Windows

    Top Noteshelf Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  PDF annotation
    3. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Markup examples
    7.  Visual Organization
    8.  Support for styluses
    9.  Voice Notes
    10.  Apple Pencil support
    11.  Protected by Password
    12.  Sync with iCloud

    Noteshelf VS Flexcil

     
  10. LiquidText icon
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    LiquidText offers a fast, natural way to review, gather, and organize information across all your docs: then apply the results to writing reports or simply studying. Pull out key facts and connect them together

    14 LiquidText alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text Highlighting
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  File Tagging
    7.  OCR
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Real time collaboration
    11.  Full-Text Search

    LiquidText VS Flexcil

     
  11. CollaNote icon
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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

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    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

    CollaNote VS Flexcil

     
  12. Squid icon
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    Take handwritten notes naturally on your Android tablet, phone, or Chromebook supporting Android apps! With Squid you can write just like you would on paper using an active pen, passive stylus, or your finger.

    23 Squid alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire

    Squid Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Combine PDF
    4.  Infinite canvas
    5.  Import pdf files
    6.  Export to PDF
    7.  Handwriting

    Squid VS Flexcil

     
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