Rnote Alternatives

Rnote is described as 'Aims to be a simple but functional note taking application for freehand drawing or annotating pictures or documents. It eventually should be able to import / export various media file formats' and is a Note-taking tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Rnote for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Android apps. The best Rnote alternative is Microsoft OneNote, which is free. Other great apps like Rnote are Xournal++, Linwood Butterfly, Saber and Concepts.

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Rnote alternatives page was last updated May 20, 2025
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  1. Capture - Quick Notes icon

    Capture - Quick Notes

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    Capture's intuitive interface and smart features turn your mobile device into a powerful thought organizer, letting you seize, sort, and execute your ideas with unprecedented ease.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • visionOS
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    Top Capture - Quick Notes Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Sync with iCloud
    6.  Desktop Widget
    7.  Note Manager
    8.  iOS widget
    9.  Note organization
    10.  Idea management
    11.  Widgets

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  2. Stylus Labs Write icon

    Stylus Labs Write

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    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.

    36 Stylus Labs Write alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Drawing Tablet Support
    3.  Handwriting
    4.  Shared links
    5.  Support for styluses
    6.  Functioning Erasor Tools
    7.  Undo/Redo wheel of memory
    8.  Export to PDF

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  4. Penly icon

    Penly

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    Get starting with digital planning and note taking on an Android tablet with a Bluetooth stylus.

    14 Penly alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Penly Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  Planner
    4.  Support for styluses
    5.  Edit PDF
    6.  Notebook
    7.  Stickers

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    • Penly is the most popular commercial alternative to Rnote.

    • Penly is Paid and ProprietaryRnote is Free and Open Source
  5. Memori Notes icon

    Memori Notes

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    Experience the power of Memori Notes, the ultimate companion for content collectors and thought enthusiasts.

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    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Memori Notes Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Note organization
    5.  Notebook

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  6. Bamboo Paper icon

    Bamboo Paper

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    Bamboo Paper, a seriously fun new app from Wacom, provides you with the ability to create virtual notebooks for your tablet, letting you share your ideas visually with handwritten notes, sketches or doodles.

    20 Bamboo Paper alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Bamboo Paper Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Drawing Tablet Support
    3.  Notebook
    4.  Tablet support
    5.  Sketching

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  7. Minimo Notes icon

    Minimo Notes

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    Notes.
    Just What You Need.

    Simplicity that speaks for itself.
    Convenience that comes with it.

    Helping you stay focused—just on your notes.

    This app does not collect any user's personal information.

    Privacy Policy: https://small.dalgu.app/en/minimo/privacy

    Terms o.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode

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  9. Draftify icon

    Draftify

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    Draftify is a minimal note and journal app (Mac only). It's a place to quickly write ideas and to think.

    License model

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Checklists

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  10. Quick Scrap Note icon

    Quick Scrap Note

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    Simple, quick capture to notes.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • MY flagMalaysia

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Quick Scrap Note VS Rnote

     
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