SpeedyNote Alternatives

Apps similar to SpeedyNote include Notesnook, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Microsoft OneNote, Excalidraw, Xournal++ and Evince. There's no shortage of Note-taking Tools like SpeedyNote, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.

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  1. Paperwing PDF icon

    Paperwing PDF

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    A free, open-source alternative to Adobe Acrobat for Windows and macOS. Built on BentoPDF.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    MrWriter_PDF

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    Notetaking and blackboard replacement application. Inspired by Xournal. Written in C++/Qt for Linux / Windows. It has the ability to annotate PDF files and has a few other options (e.g. markdown support).

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Adobe Acrobat Reader

    Seamlessly view, annotate, and collaborate on PDFs with freehand drawing and sticky notes. Utilize cloud storage for effortless access and upgrade for advanced editing and conversion to formats like Word and Excel.

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  6. PDFkoi icon

    PDFkoi

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    Free, privacy-first collection of 95+ PDF tools that process files entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. No uploads required - your documents never leave your device.

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    • Online
    Compress PDF for email, uploads, and sharing. Reduce PDF file size online while keeping text clear and documents easy to read.
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  7. Lectrix icon

    Lectrix

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    A free, open-source PDF editor for Windows, macOS and Linux: lightweight, fast, and designed with care.

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  9. PDF Guard icon

    PDF Guard

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    PDF Guard is a PDF editor that runs inside the browser tab and processes documents on your own device instead of uploading them. Files are read from disk into the tab's memory, handled by engines that run locally - pdf.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    An employment contract with a national ID, home address and salary, open in the editor - with a live badge showing 0 bytes uploaded.
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  10. Excalidrawz icon

    Excalidrawz

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    ExcalidrawZ is a native Excalidraw client for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, designed for hand-drawn whiteboards, diagrams, sketches, visual notes, and technical explanations.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • CN flagChina
    Excalidrawz screenshot 1
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  11. FeatherPDF Editor icon

    FeatherPDF Editor

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    Discover Feather PDF, the ultimate PDF editor that prioritizes your privacy. Enjoy powerful editing features without data collection and gain lifetime access with a one-time payment.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Some Key Features
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  12. FeatherPDF icon

    FeatherPDF

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    FeatherPDF is a fast, lightweight native Windows app to view, merge, split, reorder, rotate PDF files 100% offline and private.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
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  13. Scribylus icon

    Scribylus

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    Scribylus is a simple and focused desktop application for creating handwritten presentations, teaching materials, and study notes.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    The focus is on working with a stylus, while presentation elements such as text boxes, images, and tables are also supported. The table of contents is generated automatically based on the page titles.
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  14. Eleganote icon

    Eleganote

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    Eleganote is a feature-rich note-taking and drawing app designed for Android users who want a premium stylus experience. Inspired by apps like GoodNotes, Eleganote brings smooth handwriting, precise drawing tools, and powerful canvas features to Android — a platform long...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • IQ flagIraq
    Eleganote screenshot 1
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  15. PDFSimplified icon

    PDFSimplified

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    PDFSimplified is an online PDF editor. Edit text in PDF files, create PDFs from scratch or from a prompt, and edit or translate pages with AI.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    pdfsimplified homepage
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