GoodNotes AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Journaling Apps for Android

There are many alternatives to GoodNotes for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android Journaling App alternative is Obsidian, which is free. If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GoodNotes, but unfortunately only two of them are Journaling Apps available for Android. If you can't find an alternative you can try to remove all filters.

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Easily take notes on mobile devices, annotate PDFs, and organize in folders. Handwritten notes are searchable and sync across devices with iCloud.

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GoodNotes alternatives page was last updated Jun 14, 2025
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  1. Obsidian icon

    Obsidian

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    Privacy-oriented note-taking app for non-linear thinking, blending knowledge graph creation with wiki-style linking. Supports Markdown, end-to-end encryption, and plugins for customization. Offers distraction-free mode, tags, themes, syntax highlighting, and operates offline without tracking.

    118 Obsidian alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Top Obsidian Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Local Storage
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Graph view
    5.  Bidirectional links
    6.  Mind Mapping
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Knowledge Management
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Backlink

    Obsidian VS GoodNotes

     
    Comments about Obsidian as an Alternative to GoodNotes
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    Negative Jun 14, 2025
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    Is not that good for using it as a paper replacement.

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    • Obsidian is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to GoodNotes.

    • Obsidian is the most popular free alternative to GoodNotes.

    • Obsidian is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Notwise icon

    Notwise

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    Experience note-taking reimagined. More than just an app, Notewise serves as your digital brainstorming companion, allowing seamless collaboration. Capture thoughts and sketches effortlessly on your device, organize notes with ease, and enjoy access from anywhere through our...

    3 Notwise alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Note-taking for Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Handwritten Notes
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  PDF annotation
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking

    Notwise VS GoodNotes

     
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