GoodNotes AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Todo List Managers for Mac

There are many alternatives to GoodNotes for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac Todo List Manager alternative is Obsidian, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GoodNotes and six of them are Todo List Managers available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac Todo List Manager alternatives to GoodNotes are Microsoft OneNote, Xournal++, Notes and Capture - Quick Notes.

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  1. Obsidian icon

    Obsidian

     1100 likes

    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.

    187 Obsidian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Obsidian vs GoodNotes Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Is not that good for using it as a paper replacement.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Obsidian is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Obsidian is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGoodNotes is not according to our users
  2. Microsoft OneNote icon

    Microsoft OneNote

     1139 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.

    154 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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    Microsoft OneNote vs GoodNotes Comments
    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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    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
    • Microsoft OneNote is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Xournal++ icon

    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.

    57 Xournal++ alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Xournal++ vs GoodNotes Comments
    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
    • Xournal++ is Free and Open SourceGoodNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Xournal++ is Privacy focused and LightweightGoodNotes is not according to our users
  5. 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.

    141 Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. Capture - Quick Notes icon

    Capture - Quick Notes

     3 likes

    Capture's intuitive interface and smart features turn your mobile device into a powerful thought organizer, letting you seize, sort, and execute your ideas with unprecedented ease.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • visionOS
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  7. Forma – Notes & Tasks icon

    Forma – Notes & Tasks

     1 like

    Forma gives you an open canvas where you can drop ideas anywhere. Move things around, group them visually, draw connections, and keep a clear picture of everything you’re working on.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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