Squid AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Squid

Squid is described as 'Take handwritten notes naturally on your Android tablet, phone, or Chromebook supporting Android apps! With Squid you can write just like you would on paper using an active pen, passive stylus, or your finger' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Squid for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, iPad, iPhone and Mac apps. The best Squid alternative is Linwood Butterfly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Squid are Saber, GoodNotes, Notwise and Notedrafts.

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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.

    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 Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Squid.

    • Linwood Butterfly is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Squid.

    • Linwood Butterfly is Free and Open SourceSquid is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Linwood Butterfly is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedSquid is not according to our users
  2. Saber icon

    Saber

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    A (work-in-progress) cross-platform libre notes app. Please note that this app is still in early stages and not ready to trust with your notes yet.

    25 Saber alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    • Saber is the most popular iPad alternative to Squid.

    • Saber is Free and Open SourceSquid is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Saber is Privacy focused and LightweightSquid is not according to our users
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    GoodNotes

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    Experience "digital paper" with seamless note-taking on iOS devices. Annotate PDFs, PowerPoint, and Word, plus organize notes in unlimited folders. Enjoy searchable handwritten notes that sync across devices with iCloud, intuitive QuickNote feature, and customizable templates.

    66 GoodNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  5. Notwise icon

    Notwise

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    Experience note-taking reimagined. More than just an app, Notewise serves as your digital brainstorming companion, allowing seamless collaboration. Capture thoughts and sketches effortlessly on your device, organize notes with ease, and enjoy access from anywhere through our...

    11 Notwise alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Notedrafts

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    Notedrafts is a powerful note-taking app that lets you write, draw, and organize your thoughts across different types of documents. Whether you're marking up a PDF, writing on a large canvas, or taking notes in a long vertical layout, Notedrafts adapts to your workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Noteshelf

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    Take beautiful handwritten notes or annotate PDFs on your iPad, and now even on your iPhone. With the new Noteshelf you can do all of the familiar, like type notes, record audio, draw shapes, sketch, sign contracts, fill forms, along with a lot of new, like add bookmarks, create...

    77 Noteshelf alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Chrome OS
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Windows
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    I was a long time user of Squid because I had trouble finding another decent alternative on android. But Noteshelf has changed the game on android handwritten notes apps. Try it. It's a one time payment if you tried it and you want to go back to squid you can ask for a refund. But I promise you, you will not want to go back to Squid.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Noteshelf is the most popular commercial alternative to Squid.

    • Noteshelf is Paid and ProprietarySquid is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Notability icon

    Notability

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    Truly integrated iOS app combining handwriting, PDF annotation, and text for seamless note-taking. Auto Sync backs up notes. Customize themes, library, and toolbars for a personalized experience with robust features.

    54 Notability alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. CollaNote icon

    CollaNote

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    All-in-one solution for note-taking, PDF annotation, digital planning, and journaling with 25 pens and brushes, AI shape detection, real-time collaboration, Smart Dark Mode, ASMR sound, audio recording, password protection, over 150 templates, and syncing options.

    34 CollaNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPad
    • iPhone
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  13. DrawNote icon

    DrawNote

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    DrawNote is a feature-rich all-in-one notebook & notepad that integrates note-taking, mind mapping, to-do list, handwriting, sketching, drawing and painting.

    8 DrawNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Notein

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    Notein is a Handwritten note-taking app designed for Android users with a diverse range of features and tools for PDF-editing.

    20 Notein alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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