S Note AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like S Note

S Note is described as 'Lets you create notes using the keyboard or the S Pen, or both. You can add images, voice memos, videos, and much more. Choose from predefined templates, or start with a blank note. With S Note, you can quickly share your thoughts and ideas with others' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to S Note for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, iPad, iPhone and Chrome OS apps. The best S Note alternative is Foam, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like S Note are Nuclino, xournal, OneNote Online and Stylus Labs Write.

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  1. Foam icon

    Foam

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    Foam is a personal knowledge management and sharing system inspired by Roam Research, built on Visual Studio Code and GitHub.

    235 Foam alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Visual Studio Code
    Foam screenshot 1

    Foam Features

    1.  Knowledge base
    2.  VSCode
    3.  Knowledge Management
    4.  Write files in markdown
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  Graph view

    Foam VS S Note

     

    • Foam is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to S Note.

    • Foam is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to S Note.

    • Foam is Free and Open SourceS Note is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Nuclino icon

    Nuclino

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    Nuclino is a unified workspace where teams can bring all their knowledge, docs, and projects together in one place. It’s a modern, simple, and blazingly fast way to collaborate, without the chaos of files and folders, context switching, or silos.

    302 Nuclino alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    Nuclino screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Mind Map view
    3.  Kanban Board
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Team Collaboration
    7.  Drag and Drop
    8.  Wiki-like interface
    9.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    10.  Custom fields
    11.  Internal linking
    12.  Hierarchical Structure

    Nuclino VS S Note

     

    • Nuclino is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone, Linux & iPad alternative to S Note.

    • Nuclino is Freemium and ProprietaryS Note is Paid and Proprietary
    • Nuclino is Lightweight and MinimalisticS Note is not according to our users
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    xournal

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    Xournal is an application for notetaking, sketching, keeping a journal using a stylus. It is free software (GNU GPL) and runs on Linux (recent distributions), Windows and other GTK+/Gnome platforms.

    50 xournal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    xournal screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    It hasn't been updated since 2017, but there is an active fork Xournal++ icon Xournal++

    xournal Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Edit PDF
    4.  Support for styluses
    5.  Drawing Tablet Support
    6.  Sketching

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  5. OneNote Online icon

    OneNote Online

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    OneNote Online, part of Office Online, is the online version of Microsoft OneNote .

    234 OneNote Online alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    OneNote Online screenshot 1

    OneNote Online Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Notebook

    OneNote Online VS S Note

     
  6. 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.

    35 Stylus Labs Write alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPad
    • iPhone
    Stylus Labs Write screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Drawing Tablet Support
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Handwriting
    10.  Shared links
    11.  Support for styluses
    12.  Bookmarks

    Stylus Labs Write VS S Note

     
  7. Soysauce Lab Noto icon

    Soysauce Lab Noto

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    Noto is a modern writing app. With delightful interactions, powerful editing tools, and a beautiful design, Noto helps you capture the best of your everyday life.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Soysauce Lab Noto screenshot 1

    Soysauce Lab Noto Features

    1.  File Organizer
    2.  Text editing
    3.  Sync with iCloud
    4.  Notebook

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    Cardfile

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    Cardfile is a personal information manager, based on index cards, that was distributed with Microsoft Windows starting from the original version 1.01 until Windows NT 4.0 Server. Cardfile is also included with Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition, but has to be installed...

    306 Cardfile alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Cardfile screenshot 1

    Cardfile Features

    1.  Cards

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  10. Spiral icon

    Spiral

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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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Spiral screenshot 1

    Spiral Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Notebook

    Spiral VS S Note

     
  11. Roughbook icon

    Roughbook

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Arrange notes with hashtags and date-wise. In dark or light mode.
    Search notes by hashtags
    Strike notes when done and even hide striked notes using settings.

    Roughbook VS S Note

     

    • Roughbook is the most popular SaaS alternative to S Note.

    • Roughbook is Free and ProprietaryS Note is Paid and Proprietary
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    Noti

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    This simple productivity app allows you to log all of the tasks you need to complete for the day within Notification Center.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Noti Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Note organization
    3.  Outliner
    4.  Appointment Scheduling
    5.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    6.  Notebook

    Noti VS S Note

     

    • Noti is the most popular commercial alternative to S Note.

    • Noti is Paid and ProprietaryS Note is also Paid and Proprietary
  13. P3X OneNote icon

    P3X OneNote

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    P3X OneNote Linux is, actually, an independent browser window for the online OneNote. You can use this program without having to clutter your browser. The main functions are:

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
    P3X OneNote screenshot 1

    P3X OneNote VS S Note

     
  14. Penultimate icon

    Penultimate

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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.

    20 Penultimate alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPad
    Penultimate screenshot 1
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    Penultimate Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Sketching
    3.  Support for styluses
    4. Evernote icon  Evernote integration
    5.  Distraction-free Writing

    Penultimate VS S Note

     
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