GoodNotes AlternativesOnly apps categorised as PDF Editors

The best PDF Editor alternative to GoodNotes is Squid, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GoodNotes and six of them are PDF Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting PDF Editor alternatives to GoodNotes are Notability, Flexcil, Notein and Orion PDF Author.

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  1. Squid icon
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    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.

    24 Squid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
     
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  2. Notability icon
     52 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Notability as an Alternative to GoodNotes
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    It is a post-it like app. No handwriting.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Notability icon
    • Most users think Notability is a great GoodNotes alternative.

    • Notability is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
  3. Flexcil icon
     12 likes

    PDF annotation, reading and management.

    25 Flexcil alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Flexcil as an Alternative to GoodNotes
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    best for android until 2021

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Flexcil is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodNotes is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Notein icon
     3 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  5. Orion PDF Author, a new and easier way to create multi-page PDF-format user guides, instruction manuals, and booklets.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Pen Journal icon
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    Pen Journal is made, to create Notes and Scripts, easily. Just write things down with your graphictablets pen (Stylus).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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