GoodNotes AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Digital Painting Tools for iPad

There are many alternatives to GoodNotes for iPad if you are looking for a replacement. The best iPad Digital Painting Tool alternative is Microsoft OneNote, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GoodNotes and four of them are Digital Painting Tools available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad Digital Painting Tool alternatives to GoodNotes are Concepts, CollaNote and Notestudio.

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  1. Microsoft OneNote icon

    Microsoft OneNote

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    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.

    137 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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    Top Positive Comment
    Evan Tanner
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    Perfect for everything- iPad and mobile apps are free

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
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    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.

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    Jonathan Jewell
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    Basically winning because Microsoft Office overall is so ubiquitous. Has a long way to go with the emergence of alternatives like Zettlr, Roam and Obsidian, but still, an excellent tool in itself and where it is up to now. But seriously, why have to install OneNote for Desktop and for Office if you are running it on desktop Windows OS and you own Office too - and not having all the functionality of both in either?!?!

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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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    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...

    43 Concepts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Is simple to use, and powerful

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Concepts is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Concepts is CustomizableGoodNotes is not according to our users
  4. CollaNote icon

    CollaNote

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    All-in-one solution for note-taking, PDF annotation, digital planning, and journaling with 25 pens and brushes, AI shape detection, real-time collaboration, Smart Dark Mode, ASMR sound, audio recording, password protection, over 150 templates, and syncing options.

    34 CollaNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. Notestudio icon

    Notestudio

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    Notestudio brings the charm of traditional handwriting together with powerful digital tools, making note-taking feel natural and intuitive. With flexible paper styles, advanced drawing tools, and a smooth, customizable interface, it’s perfect for capturing and organizing your ideas.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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