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 five 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 Audio Recorders 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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  1. Linwood Butterfly icon

    Linwood Butterfly

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    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.

    44 Linwood Butterfly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • AltStore
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    • Linwood Butterfly is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Notability.

    • Linwood Butterfly is Free and Open SourceNotability is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Linwood Butterfly is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedNotability is not according to our users
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    MyScript Notes

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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...

    16 MyScript Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • iPhone
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  4. LectureNotes icon

    LectureNotes

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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
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  5. Notestudio icon

    Notestudio

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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.

    5 Notestudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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