GoodNotes AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Audio Recorders

The best Audio Recorder alternative to GoodNotes is Microsoft OneNote, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GoodNotes and seven of them are Audio Recorders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Audio Recorder alternatives to GoodNotes are Xournal++, Notability, Noteshelf and Flexcil.

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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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    Comments about Microsoft OneNote as an Alternative to GoodNotes
    Top Positive Comment
    Evan Tanner
    0

    Perfect for everything- iPad and mobile apps are free

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    0

    The App on Android isn't as developed and intuitive as it's any counterparts

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    OneNote for Android does not have as much functionality, especially for journaling. The Android app does not have any template function, which is one of my main needs. OneNote for iOS, Windows, and Mac has this, but the Android app is very behind.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 6 comments
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    • Some users think Microsoft OneNote is a great GoodNotes alternative, some don't.

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

    • Microsoft OneNote is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Xournal++

     187 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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Xournal++ as an Alternative to GoodNotes
    violoncello
    Positive
    3

    It allows you to store your notes wherever you want and doesn't force you to use whatever cloud synchronisation

    LinuxDoge
    Positive
    0

    cross platform, not invasive

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    OSS alternative with many great features.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
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    • Most users think Xournal++ is a great GoodNotes alternative.

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

    • Xournal++ is Free and Open SourceGoodNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Xournal++ is Privacy focused and LightweightGoodNotes is not according to our users
  4. 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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    Comments about Notability as an Alternative to GoodNotes
    RemovedUser
    Negative
    0

    It is a post-it like app. No handwriting.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Notability is a great GoodNotes alternative.

    • Notability is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Chrome OS
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Windows
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    Comments about Noteshelf as an Alternative to GoodNotes
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    way better in organizing my notes and the handwriting tool is really good.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Noteshelf is a great GoodNotes alternative.

    • Noteshelf is the most popular commercial alternative to GoodNotes.

    • Noteshelf is Paid and ProprietaryGoodNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Flexcil

     12 likes

    PDF annotation, reading and management.

    25 Flexcil alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Flexcil as an Alternative to GoodNotes
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    best for android until 2021

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Flexcil is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Notes Plus

     Like

    Notes Plus is a powerful note-taking tool that has enabled many people to go completely paperless.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    LectureNotes

     3 likes

    LectureNotes is an Android app for note-taking by handwriting on the screen, in particular with a stylus.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
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