Notability AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools - Page 2

The best Note-taking alternative to Notability is Obsidian, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Notability and many of them are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to Notability are Notesnook, Microsoft OneNote, Linwood Butterfly and Saber.

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Integrated iOS app linking notes with audio, supporting handwriting, PDF annotation, word processing, and auto backup with customizable themes.

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Notability alternatives page was last updated May 14, 2025
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  1. CollaNote icon

    CollaNote

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    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.

    32 CollaNote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Educational

    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 VS Notability

     
    Comments about CollaNote as an Alternative to Notability
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    Negative •Sep 11, 2023
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    I tried it and it was a terrible app

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    • CollaNote is Freemium and ProprietaryNotability is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Flexcil icon

    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
    Flexcil screenshot 1

    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 Notability

     
  4. 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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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • 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 Notability

     
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    Zoho Notebook

    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...

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  6. Soysauce Lab Noto icon

    Soysauce Lab Noto

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    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.

    277 Soysauce Lab Noto alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Soysauce Lab Noto screenshot 1

    Soysauce Lab Noto Features

    1.  File Organizer
    2.  Text editing
    3.  Sync with iCloud
    4.  Notebook

    Soysauce Lab Noto VS Notability

     
  7. Notein icon

    Notein

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    Notein is a Handwritten note-taking app designed for Android users with a diverse range of features and tools for PDF-editing.

    15 Notein alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Notein screenshot 1

    Notein Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Combine PDF
    3.  Split PDF files
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  PDF annotation
    6.  Pressure Sensitivity
    7.  Sign PDF files
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Support for styluses
    10.  Sync with Google Drive

    Notein VS Notability

     
  8. Stylus Labs Write icon

    Stylus Labs Write

     33 likes
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    Write is a word processor for handwriting, designed primarily for tablets with an active stylus. Write has the functionality of a vector drawing application, plus a unique set of tools which ease the editing of handwritten text.

    36 Stylus Labs Write alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPad
    Stylus Labs Write screenshot 1
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    Stylus Labs Write screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Drawing Tablet Support
    3.  Handwriting
    4.  Shared links
    5.  Support for styluses
    6.  Functioning Erasor Tools
    7.  Undo/Redo wheel of memory
    8.  Export to PDF

    Stylus Labs Write VS Notability

     
  10. Tiro Notes icon

    Tiro Notes

     7 likes
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    An open-source, cross-platform markdown editor designed for extensibility & flexibility.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    Main Interface

    Tiro Notes Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  No registration required
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Notebook

    Tiro Notes VS Notability

     
  11. Hyperdraft icon

    Hyperdraft

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    Turn your notes into a website.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • RemoteStorage
    Hyperdraft screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Browser-based
    6.  Mobile friendly
    7.  Wiki
    8.  Tablet support
    9.  Voiceover
    10.  0data

    Hyperdraft VS Notability

     
  12. myReach icon

    myReach

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    myReach is an App that works like a second brain... It keeps all your things (notes, websites, documents, contacts, etc.) at your fingertips, connected & easily reachable.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    myReach screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  OCR
    3.  File Tagging
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  Goal Tracking
    7.  Kanban Board
    8.  Unlimited storage
    9.  Bookmarks
    10.  Zettelkasten note method

    myReach VS Notability

     
  13. scrutch icon

    scrutch

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    End-to-encrypted, laser-focussed yet elegant editor. No registration, no login, no ads, no tracking, no hassle. Just write. In private or together with others.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    scrutch screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Security-focused
    5.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Full-Text Search
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Support for MarkDown
    10.  Distraction-free Writing
    11.  Encrypted Notes
    12.  Collaborative writing

    scrutch VS Notability

     
  14. Reflectr icon

    Reflectr

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    Freely express your thoughts, ideas, and observations without the pressures of social media and sharing. Leverage AI-generated insights, including mood indicators, tags, emojis, comments, daily recaps, and writing tips to reflect, grow and be more productive.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Reflectr screenshot 1
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    Reflectr Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Calendar View
    3.  Tag based
    4.  Notebook
    5.  AI-Powered
    6.  Periodic Reminders

    Reflectr VS Notability

     
  15. HandWrite Pro icon

    HandWrite Pro

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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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    HandWrite Pro screenshot 1

    HandWrite Pro Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Export to Evernote
    5.  Export to SVG
    6.  Export to PDF
    7.  Support for styluses
    8.  Sync with Google Drive

    HandWrite Pro VS Notability

     
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