Free GoodNotes Alternatives

The best free alternative to GoodNotes is Obsidian. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GoodNotes and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to GoodNotes are Microsoft OneNote, Xournal++, MyScript Notes and xournal.

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GoodNotes alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Digital Painting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Open Source, Android, Linux, Android + Journaling, iPad + Free and Mac. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to GoodNotes.
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  1. Bamboo Paper icon
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    Bamboo Paper, a seriously fun new app from Wacom, provides you with the ability to create virtual notebooks for your tablet, letting you share your ideas visually with handwritten notes, sketches or doodles.

    26 Bamboo Paper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  2. NeatNotes icon
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    Free infinite canvas note-taking app for Windows with handwriting recognition, math solver, PDF annotation, and Obsidian Vault Mirror sync. 100% local, no cloud, no account required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Notes. Just What You Need.

    Simplicity that speaks for itself. Convenience that comes with it.

    Helping you stay focused—just on your notes.

    This app does not collect any user's personal information.

    Privacy Policy: https://small.dalgu.app/en/minimo/privacy

    Terms o.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  4. Notestudio icon
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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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. Journalify icon
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    Journalify is a modern, intuitive platform that enables users to transform their life through journaling. It provides a space where you can focus on writing, free from worries about privacy and accessibility.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Planner for iPad is a native digital planner app designed to bring the feel of a real paper planner to your iPad, powered by Apple Pencil. Unlike PDF-based planner templates that run inside note-taking apps, Planner for iPad is purpose-built as a planner from the ground up —...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPad
     
  7. Notetaking and blackboard replacement application. Inspired by Xournal. Written in C++/Qt for Linux / Windows. It has the ability to annotate PDF files and has a few other options (e.g. markdown support).

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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  8. MrWriter icon
     7 likes

    Notetaking and blackboard replacement application. Inspired by Xournal. Written in C++/Qt for Linux / Windows / Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. LeedPDF icon
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    Open-source PDF annotation and drawing tool built for privacy. Sketch and annotate PDFs with natural pen-like precision, drawing tablet support. SvelteKit + Tauri.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
     
  10. Reflectr icon
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    Freely express your thoughts, ideas, and observations without the pressures of social media and sharing. Leverage AI-generated insights, including mood indicators, tags, emojis, comments, daily recaps, and writing tips to reflect, grow and be more productive.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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