GoodNotes Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to GoodNotes for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative is Obsidian, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GoodNotes and many of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to GoodNotes are Microsoft OneNote, MyScript Notes, Squid and Linwood Butterfly.

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GoodNotes alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Audio Recorders you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Open Source, Android, Linux, iPad + Free, Kindle Fire and Android + Journaling. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to GoodNotes.
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  1. Obsidian icon

    Obsidian

     1087 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.

    167 Obsidian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • 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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    Comments about Obsidian as an Alternative to GoodNotes
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    Negative
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Obsidian is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to GoodNotes.

    • Obsidian is the most popular free alternative to GoodNotes.

    • 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

     1138 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.

    140 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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
    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

    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.
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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
  4. MyScript Notes icon

    MyScript Notes

     20 likes

    Create stunning notes and professional documents effortlessly by hand, brainstorm ideas on an infinite canvas, and annotate PDFs seamlessly. Powered by the world's leading AI handwriting recognition technology, MyScript Notes offers a dynamic platform where handwriting...

    16 MyScript Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • iPhone
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    Comments about MyScript Notes as an Alternative to GoodNotes
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Smooth interface, handwriting recognition, high quality pdf export, cloud sync with gdrivd and dropbox

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    Nothing is like Goodnotes!

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

    • MyScript Notes is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Squid icon

    Squid

     20 likes

    Take handwritten notes naturally on your Android tablet, phone, or Chromebook supporting Android apps! With Squid you can write just like you would on paper using an active pen, passive stylus, or your finger.

    24 Squid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
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    Linwood Butterfly

     41 likes

    Butterfly is a note-taking app where your ideas come first. You can paint, add texts, and export them easily on every device. This app works on android, windows, linux, and in the web.

    44 Linwood Butterfly alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • AltStore
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    • Linwood Butterfly is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to GoodNotes.

    • Linwood Butterfly is Free and Open SourceGoodNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Linwood Butterfly is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedGoodNotes is not according to our users
  7. FiiNote icon

    FiiNote

     9 likes

    FiiNote is the most convenient note app for android.

    The app is compatible with Android 2.0 ~ Android 4.3(and later). It is designed for both Phone and Pad.

    Feature list: 1, Unique hybrid model for combined handwriting and keyboard. 2, Text,paint,voice,photo,video...Note everyt.

    195 FiiNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about FiiNote as an Alternative to GoodNotes
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    Did not like the way it handles manuscript summaries.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    RemovedUser
    Negative
    0

    More a text recognition app than handwrite note app

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think FiiNote is a great GoodNotes alternative.

    • FiiNote is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Saber icon

    Saber

     30 likes

    A (work-in-progress) cross-platform libre notes app. Please note that this app is still in early stages and not ready to trust with your notes yet.

    25 Saber alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Saber as an Alternative to GoodNotes
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    Positive
    0

    It is the only somewhat good open-source alternative to Goodnotes & Notability. I know it is currently missing a lot of features found in Goodnotes, but in the future it could become a real competitor, so give it a try.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Saber is Free and Open SourceGoodNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Saber is Privacy focused and LightweightGoodNotes is not according to our users
  10. 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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    Comments about Noteshelf as an Alternative to GoodNotes
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    Positive
    2

    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
  11. 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
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    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
  12. 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
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Really nice app for diary and most incredible hand writing notebook

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    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
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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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    Guest
    Positive
    0

    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
  14. 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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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