Squid Alternatives for Windows

Squid is not available for Windows but there are some alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is GoodNotes, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Squid and six of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Squid are Butterfly, Saber: Handwritten Notes, Stylus Labs Write and Samsung Notes.

Squid alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools but may also be Mind Mapping Tools or PDF Editors. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Squid.

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Squid

Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool

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GoodNotes
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Mac
Windows
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iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Online
52 GoodNotes alternatives
GoodNotes for iPhone and iPad is a notetaking app with the theme of "digital paper." It's usable for all your handwritten notes and formerly paper-based information. Take handwritten notes in digital, multi-media notebooks or annotate PDF, PowerPoint, and Word...
- - GoodNotes is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Squid.
- - GoodNotes is the most popular free alternative to Squid.
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GoodNotes Features
1. PDF annotationGoodNotes support PDF Annotation for highlighting, notes etc
2. Pressure SensitivityGoodNotes can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
3. Handwritten NotesGoodNotes supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
4. OCRExtract the text from a screen capture or file and paste it into another document for edits.
5. Support for GesturesGoodNotes supports touch or mouse gestures and interactions.
Handwriting
Integrated Search
Apple Pencil support
Handwriting recognition
Folders
Freehand Writing
Drag and Drop
Sync with iCloud
Indexed search
Import PDF
Butterfly
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
Android Tablet
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
32 Butterfly alternatives
Butterfly is a note 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.
- - Butterfly is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Squid.
- - Butterfly is the most popular Open Source alternative to Squid.
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Butterfly Features
1. Dark ModeButterfly supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. Ad-freeButterfly doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. No TrackingButterfly will not track you or use your personal data.
4. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Butterfly without registration.
5. Handwritten NotesButterfly supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
6. LightweightButterfly consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
7. Privacy focusedButterfly is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
8. Works OfflineButterfly can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
9. PortableButterfly can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Handwriting
End-to-End Encryption
Distraction-free
Customizable
Decentralized
Cloud Sync
Built-in Note Taker
PDF annotation
Saber: Handwritten Notes
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
F-Droid
17 Saber: Handwritten Notes alternatives
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.
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Saber: Handwritten Notes Features
1. Dark ModeSaber: Handwritten Notes supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. Handwritten NotesSaber: Handwritten Notes supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
3. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
4. Privacy focusedSaber: Handwritten Notes is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Nextcloud integration
Support for styluses
Palm Rejection
Stylus Labs Write
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Free • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPad
36 Stylus Labs Write alternatives
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.
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Stylus Labs Write Features
1. Handwritten NotesStylus Labs Write supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
2. Drawing Tablet SupportStylus Labs Write supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
Handwriting
Minimalistic
Shared links
Support for styluses
Functioning Erasor Tools
Undo/Redo wheel of memory
Export to PDF
Samsung Notes
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Free • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Windows
Android
Android Tablet
22 Samsung Notes alternatives
With Samsung Notes you can create notes containing texts, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music. Moreover, you can share your notes easily to SNS.
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Samsung Notes Features
1. Handwritten NotesSamsung Notes supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
2. Dark ModeSamsung Notes supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. PDF annotationSamsung Notes support PDF Annotation for highlighting, notes etc
4. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
5. Distraction-freeSamsung Notes has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Export to PDF
Pressure sensitive
Zoom box
Notebook
Microsoft Journal
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Free • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Digital Painting Tool
Windows
36 Microsoft Journal alternatives
Journal, a Microsoft Garage project, is a Windows 10 app helping people who love to journal to evolve their ideas and express themselves quickly with the power of their digital pen.
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Microsoft Journal Features
1. Handwritten NotesMicrosoft Journal supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
2. Works OfflineMicrosoft Journal can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. Ad-freeMicrosoft Journal doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Dark ModeMicrosoft Journal supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Support for styluses
Handwriting