Notability AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best alternative to Notability is Linwood Butterfly, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Notability and eight of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Notability are MyScript Notes, LectureNotes, Notestudio and SoftMaker FreePDF.

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Notability alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Digital Painting Tools or Whiteboards you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Linux, Mac, Open Source, Apple Watch, Android and Free. 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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  1. Butterfly is a note-taking app where your ideas come first. You can paint, add texts, and export them easily on every device. This app works on android, windows, linux, and in the web.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • AltStore
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Linux Mobile
     
  2. MyScript Notes icon
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    Create stunning notes and professional documents effortlessly by hand, brainstorm ideas on an infinite canvas, and annotate PDFs seamlessly. Powered by the world's leading AI handwriting recognition technology, MyScript Notes offers a dynamic platform where handwriting...

    22 MyScript Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Windows
     
  3. LectureNotes icon
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    LectureNotes is an Android app for note-taking by handwriting on the screen, in particular with a stylus.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
     
  4. Notestudio icon
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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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. A notes tool that follows the applications you select. Context-aware, lightweight, and stores encrypted, locally on your device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. NotePro++ icon
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    NotePro++ is a modern, cross-platform note-taking and digital whiteboard application designed for handwriting, drawing, and digital note organization.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. FontNotes icon
     Like

    Create styled notes, lists, and checklists on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with downloaded or imported fonts, customizable colors, borders, backgrounds, letter spacing, images, and drawn text paths. Organize content in folders, pin notes as widgets, and sync through iCloud.

    4 FontNotes alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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