Notability AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Todo List Managers

The best Todo List Manager alternative to Notability is Notesnook, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Notability and 11 are Todo List Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Todo List Manager alternatives to Notability are Microsoft OneNote, Zoho Notebook, GoodNotes and Twos.

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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 Feb 13, 2025
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  1. Notesnook icon

    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.

    250 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
  2. Microsoft OneNote icon

    Microsoft OneNote

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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.

    97 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
    Microsoft OneNote screenshot 1

    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
  4. Zoho Notebook icon

    Zoho Notebook

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    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...

    323 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

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

     
    Comments about Zoho Notebook as an Alternative to Notability
    Guest
    Negative •Jun 8, 2019
    2

    Notability is very focused on handwritten notes and sketches. Zoho Notebook is way off in this comparison

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    • Some users think Zoho Notebook is a great Notability alternative, some don't.

    • Zoho Notebook is Free Personal and ProprietaryNotability is Freemium and Proprietary
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    GoodNotes

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    Experience "digital paper" with seamless note-taking on iOS devices. Annotate PDFs, PowerPoint, and Word, plus organize notes in unlimited folders. Enjoy searchable handwritten notes that sync across devices with iCloud, intuitive QuickNote feature, and customizable templates.

    60 GoodNotes alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Top GoodNotes Features

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

    GoodNotes VS Notability

     
    Comments about GoodNotes as an Alternative to Notability
    Guest
    Negative •Mar 4, 2020
    3

    There is no ability to record. Also, they have discontinued support for previous versions and forced users to upgrade without notice. I bought GoodNotes 4 and it stopped working within 3 months. Notability also has issues, and there is no dependable note taking app at the moment. OneNote seems good, but can't record while taking notes at the same time, unless using separate apps, and it has a clunky interface.

    Guest
    Positive •May 4, 2020
    1

    Because you can do almost anything that notibility allows you to do.

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    • Most users think GoodNotes is a great Notability alternative.

    • GoodNotes is Freemium and ProprietaryNotability is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Twos icon

    Twos

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    An app and website to simply remember things.

    40 Twos alternatives

    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

     
  8. WizNote icon

    WizNote

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    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.

    261 WizNote alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    WizNote screenshot 1

    Top WizNote Features

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

    WizNote VS Notability

     
    Comments about WizNote as an Alternative to Notability
    Guest
    Negative •Dec 31, 2019
    1

    Notability is all about taking handwritten noted and annotating pdfs by hand - not the closest thing in terms of notability

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    • Most users think WizNote is a great Notability alternative.

    • WizNote is Paid and ProprietaryNotability is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Notes icon

    Notes

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    Use Notes to capture a quick thought, create checklists, sketch ideas, and more. And with iCloud, you can keep your notes up to date across all your devices.

    124 Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Notes screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Sync with iCloud
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Handwritten Notes
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Spell Checking
    11.  WYSIWYG Support
    12.  Tagging

    Notes VS Notability

     
  11. Tiro Notes icon

    Tiro Notes

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

    41 Tiro Notes alternatives

    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

     
  12. Hyperdraft icon

    Hyperdraft

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    Turn your notes into a website.

    191 Hyperdraft alternatives

    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

     
  13. Qept: Quick Notes Like Texting icon

    Qept: Quick Notes Like Texting

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    Do you text yourself to remember things? Capture ideas with Qept! As simple as messaging, yet powerful as a full-fledged note app. Download for free and turn your thoughts into actions.

    8 Qept: Quick Notes Like Texting alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    Qept: Quick Notes Like Texting screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Goal Tracking
    2.  AES-256 Encryption
    3.  Goal Setting
    4.  Mood Tracking
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Notebook

    Qept: Quick Notes Like Texting VS Notability

     
  14. tetr icon

    tetr

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    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.

    13 tetr alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    tetr screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Reminders
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Recurring Tasks
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Goal Tracking
    7.  Mood Tracking

    tetr VS Notability

     
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