HandWrite Pro AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to HandWrite Pro is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to HandWrite Pro and many of them are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to HandWrite Pro are Zoho Notebook, Saber: Handwritten Notes, GoodNotes and WizNote.

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HandWrite Pro is a note-taking app for your finger or stylus, but it is also an advanced vector-based drawing app. Smooth writing and drawing is enabled using the “Scribmaster” drawing engine.

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HandWrite Pro alternatives page was last updated Nov 12, 2022
  1. CherryTree icon
     306 likes

    A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.

    62 CherryTree alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com

    Top CherryTree Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    4.  Includes images in notes
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Tree view
    7.  Text-manipulation
    8.  Internal linking
    9.  Rich text editing
    10.  Tree Style Tabs
    11.  Export to HTML
    12.  Active Development
    13.  Tagging
    14.  Syntax Highlighting
    15.  Outline folding
    16.  Outline organization
    17.  Outline mode
    18.  Portable
    19.  Works Offline
    20.  Support for MarkDown
    21.  Code Formatting
    CherryTree iconHandWrite Pro Icon

    CherryTree VS HandWrite Pro

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    • CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to HandWrite Pro.

    • CherryTree is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to HandWrite Pro.

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceHandWrite Pro is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Zoho Notebook icon
     88 likes

    Online Notebook application: Zoho Notebook lets you combine text, images, audio, video, RSS feeds, documents and much more. Online Collaboration: You can share a single image or selection of text from a page rather than the whole document, giving the author absolute control over...

    324 Zoho Notebook alternatives
    Zoho Notebook screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch

    Zoho Notebook Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Web Clipper
    3.  Audio with notes
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Handwriting recognition
    8.  Outline organization
    9.  Notebook
    Zoho Notebook iconHandWrite Pro Icon

    Zoho Notebook VS HandWrite Pro

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    • Zoho Notebook is the most popular Web-based, Android & iPhone alternative to HandWrite Pro.

    • Zoho Notebook is Free Personal and ProprietaryHandWrite Pro is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. Saber: Handwritten Notes icon
     18 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.

    24 Saber: Handwritten Notes alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Nextcloud integration
    4.  Support for styluses
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Palm Rejection
    Saber: Handwritten Notes iconHandWrite Pro Icon

    Saber: Handwritten Notes VS HandWrite Pro

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    • Saber: Handwritten Notes is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to HandWrite Pro.

    • Saber: Handwritten Notes is Free and Open SourceHandWrite Pro is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Saber: Handwritten Notes is Privacy focusedHandWrite Pro is not according to our users
  4. GoodNotes icon
     76 likes

    GoodNotes for iPhone and iPad is a notetaking app with the theme of "digital paper." It's usable for all your handwritten notes and formerly paper-based information. Take handwritten notes in digital, multi-media notebooks or annotate PDF, PowerPoint, and Word...

    58 GoodNotes alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Online

    Top GoodNotes Features

    1.  Document Management
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  Handwriting
    4.  Pressure Sensitivity
    5.  Integrated Search
    6.  Apple Pencil support
    7.  Handwritten Notes
    8.  OCR
    9.  Support for Gestures
    10.  Handwriting recognition
    11.  Folders
    12.  Freehand Writing
    13.  Drag and Drop
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  5. WizNote icon
     81 likes

    WizNote is a Note software, which is especially designed for Internet users and mobile Internet users. WizNote focuses more on notes of rapid collection, management, reading and sharing. WizNote is smaller, more stable, and more suitable for computers, phones and mobile devices.

    259 WizNote alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad

    Top WizNote Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Sync with Google Calendar
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Portable
    6.  Calendar Integration
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Store by Folder
    9.  Folder Hierarchy
    10.  Support for Docker
    11.  Google Calendar integration
    12.  Save web page for offline use
    13.  Calendar Sync
    14.  Tagging
    WizNote iconHandWrite Pro Icon

    WizNote VS HandWrite Pro

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    • WizNote is the most popular commercial alternative to HandWrite Pro.

    • WizNote is Paid and ProprietaryHandWrite Pro is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Notability icon
     52 likes

    Notability is the first truly integrated note-taking app for iOS. Standing on a framework that automatically links notes with audio recordings, Notability supports all of your note-taking needs -- handwriting, PDF annotation, word processing, and more work together seamlessly...

    50 Notability alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Top Notability Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Apple Pencil support
    3.  Sketching
    4.  Sync with iCloud
    5.  Edit PDF
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    7.  Integrated Search
    8.  Notebook
    9.  Handwriting recognition
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  Pen Support
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  7. Noteshelf icon
     14 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...

    75 Noteshelf alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

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

    Top Noteshelf Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  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
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  8. Squid icon
     19 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.

    21 Squid alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire

    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 iconHandWrite Pro Icon

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  9. CollaNote icon
     5 likes

    CollaNote is a note-taking, PDF markup, and digital planning software. It includes 25 pens and brushes, an advanced ink engine, and stabilizer for accurate writing. It has a Smart Dark Mode for visibility in different light settings.

    31 CollaNote alternatives
    CollaNote screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Top CollaNote Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Planner
    6.  Drawing Board
    7.  Notebook
    8.  Shared whiteboard
    9.  Built-in translation
    10.  Scan to PDF
    11.  Collaborative writing
    CollaNote iconHandWrite Pro Icon

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  10. Soysauce Lab Noto icon
     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.

    280 Soysauce Lab Noto alternatives
    Soysauce Lab Noto screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Soysauce Lab Noto Features

    1.  File Organizer
    2.  Text editing
    3.  Sync with iCloud
    4.  Notebook
    Soysauce Lab Noto iconHandWrite Pro Icon

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  11. Cardfile icon
     6 likes

    Cardfile is a personal information manager, based on index cards, that was distributed with Microsoft Windows starting from the original version 1.01 until Windows NT 4.0 Server. Cardfile is also included with Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition, but has to be installed...

    313 Cardfile alternatives
    Cardfile screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Cardfile Features

    1.  Cards
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  12. Roughbook icon
     3 likes

    RoughBook is an online note-taking chrome extension. It is a productivity tool that helps in quickly capturing important information and set reminders. A productivity tool to quickly capture, organize and share important notes.

    333 Roughbook alternatives
    Arrange notes with hashtags and date-wise. In dark or light mode.
    Search notes by hashtags
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    Strike notes when done and even hide striked notes using settings.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Roughbook iconHandWrite Pro Icon

    Roughbook VS HandWrite Pro

    Is Roughbook a good alternative to HandWrite Pro?
     
    • Roughbook is the most popular SaaS alternative to HandWrite Pro.

    • Roughbook is Free and ProprietaryHandWrite Pro is Freemium and Proprietary
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