Notability AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Task Management Tools

The best Task Management 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 five of them are Task Management Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Task Management Tool alternatives to Notability are Notesnook, Microsoft OneNote, Twos and Hyperdraft.

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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. Obsidian icon

    Obsidian

     979 likes
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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 Notability

     

    • Obsidian is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Notability.

    • Obsidian is the most popular free alternative to Notability.

    • Obsidian is Freemium and ProprietaryNotability is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Notesnook

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    Notesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.

    252 Notesnook alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PK flagPakistan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  Private notes
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Note organization
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Web Clipper
    12.  Reminders

    Notesnook VS Notability

     
    Comments about Notesnook as an Alternative to Notability
    themrsecret
    Negative •Dec 13, 2023
    0

    Does not allow handwritten notes

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    • Notesnook is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Notability.

    • Notesnook is the most popular Open Source alternative to Notability.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceNotability is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Notesnook is Privacy focusedNotability is not according to our users
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    Microsoft OneNote

     1140 likes
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    Comprehensive digital notebook offering organizers, shared notes, multi-device syncing, and optical character recognition, plus cloud-based data management for efficient information handling and accessibility.

    100 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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    Top Microsoft OneNote Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Web Clipper
    3.  Visual Organization
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Text formatting
    6.  Insert images
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Support for styluses
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Pressure Sensitivity
    12.  Multiple Account support

    Microsoft OneNote VS Notability

     
    Comments about Microsoft OneNote as an Alternative to Notability
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Feb 7, 2018
    2

    Same draw and text anywhere functionality. It also supports PDF annotation and sync backup.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Mar 9, 2020
    10

    too simple and halfbaked on android

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Negative •Mar 24, 2022
    0

    Onenote is not so intuitive. Its just awkward. And i dont know this yet but would bet you need good internet access to use it. Notability was easy first use if i remember right. Who are those clowns and why dont they have an android version yet???!!!!

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    • Some users think Microsoft OneNote is a great Notability alternative, some don't.

    • Microsoft OneNote is Freemium and ProprietaryNotability is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Twos

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    An app and website to simply remember things.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Pomodoro Timer
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Subtasks
    7.  Calendar View
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Recurring Tasks
    10.  Multiple Account support
    11.  Calendar Sync
    12.  Tagging

    Twos VS Notability

     
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    Hyperdraft

     8 likes
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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

     
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