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. Rhyolite icon
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    Rhyolite is a simple markdown editor build using tauri framework that allows user to edit and work on markdown files.

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    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  2. A notes tool that follows the applications you select. Context-aware, lightweight, and stores encrypted, locally on your device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Scrble icon
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    Scrble Ink is an extremely simple app for freehand writing on Windows tablets. Scrble's inking is responsive and fun. You can ink with a pen or a finger and use two fingers to enlarge or move the selection.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  4. FlowState turns handwritten notes and voice memos into formatted, searchable text — automatically transcribed with AI and delivered to Obsidian, Notion, Google Drive, or OneNote.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Online
     
  5. gournal icon
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    Gournal is a note-taking application written for usage on Tablet-PCs (such as the Toshiba M200)

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. Noteastic icon
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    Tired of OneNote's bloat? Annoyed by GoodNotes weak performance on Windows? Noteastic is the handwritten note-taking app Windows users have been waiting for.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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  7. StainyNotes icon
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    StainyNotes is an application for handwriting, sketching, and document management. It is built for stylus and touch input.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
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