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 18 are available for Android Tablet so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android Tablet alternatives to GoodNotes are MyScript Nebo, Squid, FiiNote and Linwood Butterfly.

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  1. Obsidian icon

    Obsidian

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    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.

    107 Obsidian alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Top Obsidian Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Local Storage
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Graph view
    5.  Bidirectional links
    6.  Mind Mapping
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Knowledge Management
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Backlink

    Obsidian VS GoodNotes

     

    • 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
  2. MyScript Nebo icon

    MyScript Nebo

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    Powered by the highly acclaimed MyScript Interactive Ink, Nebo® is the ultimate way to take notes. Designed specifically for iPad Pro and modern Windows devices in conjunction with advanced writing styluses like Apple Pencil, it lets you easily hand write, draw, edit and...

    13 MyScript Nebo alternatives

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    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    MyScript Nebo Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Handwriting recognition
    4.  Handwriting
    5.  Export to HTML
    6.  Notebook

    MyScript Nebo VS GoodNotes

     
    Comments about MyScript Nebo as an Alternative to GoodNotes
    Guest
    Positive •Apr 29, 2022
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    Smooth interface, handwriting recognition, high quality pdf export, cloud sync with gdrivd and dropbox

    Guest
    Negative •Mar 15, 2019
    0

    Nothing is like Goodnotes!

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    • Almost everyone thinks MyScript Nebo is a great GoodNotes alternative.

    • MyScript Nebo is the most popular commercial alternative to GoodNotes.

    • MyScript Nebo is Paid and ProprietaryGoodNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Squid

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    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.

    23 Squid alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
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    Squid Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Combine PDF
    4.  Infinite canvas
    5.  Import pdf files
    6.  Export to PDF
    7.  Handwriting

    Squid VS GoodNotes

     
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    FiiNote

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    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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    FiiNote Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Smart auto-align

    FiiNote VS GoodNotes

     
    Comments about FiiNote as an Alternative to GoodNotes
    Guest
    Negative •Feb 17, 2019
    5

    Did not like the way it handles manuscript summaries.

    RemovedUser
    Negative •Jul 23, 2022
    0

    More a text recognition app than handwrite note app

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    • Most users think FiiNote is a great GoodNotes alternative.

    • FiiNote is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Linwood Butterfly

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    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.

    41 Linwood Butterfly alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Support for Themes
    5.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Handwritten Notes
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Decentralized
    10.  End-to-End Encryption
    11.  Portable
    12.  Handwriting

    Linwood Butterfly VS GoodNotes

     

    • 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 and DecentralizedGoodNotes is not according to our users
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    Saber

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    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.

    24 Saber alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Support for styluses
    4. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Pressure Sensitivity
    9.  No registration required
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Palm Rejection

    Saber VS GoodNotes

     
    Comments about Saber as an Alternative to GoodNotes
    Guest
    Positive •Jan 7, 2025
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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.

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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
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    Noteshelf

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    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...

    75 Noteshelf alternatives

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    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Chrome OS
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Windows
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    Top Noteshelf Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  PDF annotation
    3. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Markup examples
    7.  Visual Organization
    8.  Support for styluses
    9.  Voice Notes
    10.  Apple Pencil support
    11.  Protected by Password
    12.  Sync with iCloud

    Noteshelf VS GoodNotes

     
    Comments about Noteshelf as an Alternative to GoodNotes
    Guest
    Positive •Jun 1, 2018
    2

    way better in organizing my notes and the handwriting tool is really good.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Noteshelf is a great GoodNotes alternative.

    • Noteshelf is Paid and ProprietaryGoodNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Concepts

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    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...

    38 Concepts alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Custom Brushes
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Vector strokes
    4.  Infinite canvas
    5.  Smooth lines
    6.  Support for styluses
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Sketching
    10.  Gallery management
    11.  Apple Pencil support
    12.  Auto Correction

    Concepts VS GoodNotes

     
    Comments about Concepts as an Alternative to GoodNotes
    Guest
    Positive •Feb 13, 2025
    0

    Is simple to use, and powerful

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    • Concepts is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
  11. INKredible icon

    INKredible

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    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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    INKredible Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Text Wrapping
    3.  Highlighter
    4.  Add/remove pages
    5.  Export to PDF
    6.  Selectable text in pdf
    7.  Palm Rejection
    8.  Distraction-free Writing

    INKredible VS GoodNotes

     
    Comments about INKredible as an Alternative to GoodNotes
    Guest
    Positive •Mar 26, 2020
    1

    Really nice app for diary and most incredible hand writing notebook

    Guest
    Positive •May 27, 2020
    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.

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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

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    PDF annotation, reading and management.

    22 Flexcil alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Top Flexcil Features

    1.  Drag and Drop
    2.  Hyperlinks
    3.  Handwritten Notes
    4.  PDF annotation
    5.  Support for Gestures
    6.  Combine PDF
    7.  Handwriting
    8.  Folders
    9.  Import PDF
    10.  Export to PDF
    11.  Apple Pencil support
    12.  Edit PDF

    Flexcil VS GoodNotes

     
    Comments about Flexcil as an Alternative to GoodNotes
    Guest
    Positive •Jul 6, 2021
    0

    best for android until 2021

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    • Flexcil is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
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