GoodNotes Alternatives for Android Tablet

There are many alternatives to GoodNotes for Android Tablet if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android Tablet 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 Tablet so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android Tablet alternatives to GoodNotes are MyScript Notes, Squid, Linwood Butterfly and FiiNote.

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  1. Obsidian icon

    Obsidian

     1096 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.

    176 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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    Comments about Obsidian as an Alternative to GoodNotes
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    1

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

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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • iPhone
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    Comments about MyScript Notes as an Alternative to GoodNotes
    Guest
    Positive
    2

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

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

    Nothing is like Goodnotes!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • MyScript Notes is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
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  5. Linwood Butterfly icon

    Linwood Butterfly

     42 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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • AltStore
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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  6. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Did not like the way it handles manuscript summaries.

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

    More a text recognition app than handwrite note app

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • FiiNote is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Saber icon

    Saber

     31 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

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    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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    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
  9. 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

    • Paid
    • 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
    Guest
    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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    • Noteshelf is Paid and ProprietaryGoodNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. 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
    • 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
  11. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about INKredible as an Alternative to GoodNotes
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    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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    • INKredible is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Flexcil icon

    Flexcil

     12 likes

    PDF annotation, reading and management.

    25 Flexcil alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Flexcil as an Alternative to GoodNotes
    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
  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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  14. Samsung Notes icon

    Samsung Notes

     7 likes

    With Samsung Notes you can create notes containing texts, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music. Moreover, you can share your notes easily to SNS.

    37 Samsung Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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