GoodNotes AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Journaling Apps

The best Journaling alternative to GoodNotes is Obsidian, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GoodNotes and ten of them are Journaling Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Journaling App alternatives to GoodNotes are NoteLab, CollaNote, Notewise and Jarnal.

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  1. Obsidian icon
     1173 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.

    298 Obsidian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • AppImage
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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  2. CollaNote icon
     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.

    38 CollaNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  3. Notewise icon
     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...

    15 Notewise alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  4. Jarnal icon
     13 likes

    Jarnal is an open-source application for notetaking, sketching, keeping a journal, making a presentation, annotating a document - including pdf - or collaborating using a stylus, mouse or keyboard. It is similar to Microsoft .

    76 Jarnal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Journalify icon
     29 likes

    Journalify is a modern, intuitive platform that enables users to transform their life through journaling. It provides a space where you can focus on writing, free from worries about privacy and accessibility.

    184 Journalify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. MrWriter icon
     7 likes

    Notetaking and blackboard replacement application. Inspired by Xournal. Written in C++/Qt for Linux / Windows / Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. tetrify icon
     1 like

    Text yourself notes, reminders, and more. tetr is the personal, private chat for your mind. A twist on productivity and journaling where you do everything by sending a message.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. Pen Journal icon
     2 likes

    Pen Journal is made, to create Notes and Scripts, easily. Just write things down with your graphictablets pen (Stylus).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. gournal icon
     3 likes

    Gournal is a note-taking application written for usage on Tablet-PCs (such as the Toshiba M200)

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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