GoodNotes Alternatives

GoodNotes is described as 'Easily take notes on mobile devices, annotate PDFs, and organize in folders. Handwritten notes are searchable and sync across devices with iCloud' and is a popular Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to GoodNotes for a variety of platforms, including iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac and Android apps. The best GoodNotes alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like GoodNotes are Microsoft OneNote, Xournal++, xournal and MyScript Notes.

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  1. Noteshelf icon

    Noteshelf

     17 likes

    Take beautiful handwritten notes or annotate PDFs on your iPad, and now even on your iPhone. With the new Noteshelf you can do all of the familiar, like type notes, record audio, draw shapes, sketch, sign contracts, fill forms, along with a lot of new, like add bookmarks, create...

    77 Noteshelf alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Chrome OS
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Windows
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    way better in organizing my notes and the handwriting tool is really good.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Noteshelf is a great GoodNotes alternative.

    • Noteshelf is the most popular commercial alternative to GoodNotes.

    • Noteshelf is Paid and ProprietaryGoodNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Concepts icon

    Concepts

     31 likes

    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Concepts as an Alternative to GoodNotes
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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. Noteful icon

    Noteful

     6 likes

    Noteful is your one-stop note-taking app to experience the new paperless revolution on iPad.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  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.

    138 Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. INKredible icon

    INKredible

     6 likes

    INKredible is an app with a single mission: to make your handwriting experience on tablets as good as, if not better, than pen on paper.

    32 INKredible alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about INKredible as an Alternative to GoodNotes
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    Really nice app for diary and most incredible hand writing notebook

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    I like things simple and easy instead of a lot of icons and options to select froms. I like the simple way of taking notes. What I would like is it would be nice to be able to draw forms and combine them that automatically recognize and correct the forms. I have been using mostly some rectangles line and square, but when you want to move or make big, it is complicated to shore one piece as it does select the other instead of the one you want. Overall it is good but still need some improvements.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks INKredible is a great GoodNotes alternative.

    • INKredible is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. NoteLab icon

    NoteLab

     12 likes

    NoteLab brings the power of digital note taking to Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, and Solaris.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Flexcil

     12 likes

    PDF annotation, reading and management.

    25 Flexcil alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Flexcil as an Alternative to GoodNotes
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    best for android until 2021

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Flexcil is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Quillpad icon

    Quillpad

     16 likes

    Quillpad is a fork of an original app called Quillnote. The development stopped on the original app and PR backlogs were not cleared up. The community showed much interest in the app for continued development and so this fork was created.

    77 Quillpad alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  11. CollaNote icon

    CollaNote

     6 likes

    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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  12. Soysauce Lab Noto icon

    Soysauce Lab Noto

     8 likes

    Noto is a modern writing app. With delightful interactions, powerful editing tools, and a beautiful design, Noto helps you capture the best of your everyday life.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. Notwise icon

    Notwise

     3 likes

    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...

    11 Notwise alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  14. 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 (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • visionOS
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