Free Notability Alternatives

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

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Notability alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or PDF Editors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, Windows, Open Source, Mac, Linux, Apple Watch and Android + Note-taking. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Notability.
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Spiral is a program that allows users to take notes in a format similar to a spiral notebook. Unlike traditional word processors and text editors that are configured in a way that makes it difficult to document things in a non-linear fashion, Spiral pages allow users to click...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    LectureNotes is an Android app for note-taking by handwriting on the screen, in particular with a stylus.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
     
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    Notestudio brings the charm of traditional handwriting together with powerful digital tools, making note-taking feel natural and intuitive. With flexible paper styles, advanced drawing tools, and a smooth, customizable interface, it’s perfect for capturing and organizing your ideas.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. INKredible icon
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    INKredible is an app with a single mission: to make your handwriting experience on tablets as good as, if not better, than pen on paper.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    PDF Professional is a feature-rich PDF solution for reading, annotating, form-filling, editing, signing, converting PDFs on your Mac, iPhone and iPad.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Inkflow works like a word-processor for visual thinking. Capture your ideas as easily as with pen and paper, then arrange and reorganize them with your fingers!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  9. Penultimate icon
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    Penultimate combines distraction-free, natural handwriting and sketching with the power of Evernote’s sync and search. Take class or meeting notes, journal your thoughts, or outline your next big idea—in the office or on the go.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPad
     
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