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Notability Alternatives for Windows

Notability is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is Microsoft OneNote, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Notability and 17 are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Notability are NoteLedge, Zoho Notebook, WizNote and Notesnook.

Notability alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools but may also be Todo List Managers or Audio Recorders. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Notability.
This page was last updated Jun 23, 2022
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  • Freemium • Proprietary
  • Mac
  • iPhone
  • iPad

Documentation and Note taking tool.

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  1. Microsoft OneNote

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    • Freemium • Proprietary
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows S
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire

    Microsoft OneNote, part of the Microsoft Office Suite, is a digital notebook application that gives people one place to gather notes and information.

    Microsoft OneNote vs Notability opinions
    This alternative is disputed. Microsoft OneNote is still a legitimate alternative to Notability, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
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    Same draw and text anywhere functionality. It also supports PDF annotation and sync backup.

    Top positive comment  over 4 years ago
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    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???!!!!

    Top negative comment  3 months ago
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    OneNote is awful. I get especially annoyed that you can't really make the note full screen because the side panel with the notebook/section/pages is always there

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    The app OneNote is pretty close and would be a pretty good alternative but the web version is not the same thing and doesn't sync. If they could give all the features of both versions at the same time it would be a great alternative.

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    too simple and halfbaked on android

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    You cannot record your classroom session and have the notes you take appear as the professor is talking, you cannot search for words that you've taken, you cannot slip the screen (eg see the powerpoint on one side and take your notes on the other).

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    Handles PDFs by converting to screenshots, which eliminates all the advantages of the PDF format (text search, vectorial graphics, lightweightness...).

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  2. Capture inspiration from Pinterest, YouTube or web pages, organize ideas in one place and add your notes. Make mood boards or quick sketches to visualize and present ideas!.

    Most users think NoteLedge is a great alternative to Notability.

  4. Online Notebook application: Zoho Notebook lets you combine text, images, audio, video, RSS feeds, documents and much more.

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

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

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  5. 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.

    WizNote vs Notability opinions
    Most users think WizNote is a great alternative to Notability.

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

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  6. Notesnook

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    • Freemium • Proprietary
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    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.

  8. MyScript Nebo

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Powered by the highly acclaimed MyScript Interactive Ink, Nebo® is the ultimate way to take notes.

  9. Write is a word processor for handwriting, designed primarily for tablets with an active stylus. Write has the functionality of a vector drawing application, plus a unique set of tools which ease the editing of handwritten text.

  10. Write beautifully. Organize easily. Find everything. Fuss free writing. Saves notes as RTF files on user specified folder. Can search across all notes. No sign up/log in required. Portable application.

  11. Notate allows you to capture, organize and share all your ideas. All information remains secured within your own network. No additional servers are required.

  12. Rebel Notes

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Rebel aims to provide you a distraction-free note taking experience. Focus more on writing and less on formatting and saving. As you write your note, Rebel will format it based on your markdown syntax.

    Discontinued

    2 years since last commit at https://github.com/kumarasinghe/rebelNo active forks, no relevant search results.

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