GoodNotes Alternatives

GoodNotes is described as 'Easily take notes on mobile devices, annotate PDFs, and organize in folders. Handwritten notes are searchable and sync across devices with iCloud' and is a popular Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to GoodNotes for a variety of platforms, including iPad, iPhone, Windows, Android and Mac apps. The best GoodNotes alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like GoodNotes are Microsoft OneNote, Xournal++, MyScript Notes and xournal.

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GoodNotes alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Digital Painting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Open Source, Android, Linux, Android + Journaling, iPad + Free and Mac. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to GoodNotes.
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  1. Journalify icon
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    Journalify is a modern, intuitive platform that enables users to transform their life through journaling. It provides a space where you can focus on writing, free from worries about privacy and accessibility.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. Planner for iPad is a native digital planner app designed to bring the feel of a real paper planner to your iPad, powered by Apple Pencil. Unlike PDF-based planner templates that run inside note-taking apps, Planner for iPad is purpose-built as a planner from the ground up —...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPad
     
  3. 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).

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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  4. AUDACE.ai icon
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    AUDACE.ai revolutionizes innovation by providing AI-powered tools that streamline idea development, evaluation, and execution. It empowers innovation leaders, entrepreneurs, and project champions to refine their concepts, gain actionable insights, and prototype rapidly.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. Forma gives you an open canvas where you can drop ideas anywhere. Move things around, group them visually, draw connections, and keep a clear picture of everything you’re working on.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. MrWriter icon
     7 likes

    Notetaking and blackboard replacement application. Inspired by Xournal. Written in C++/Qt for Linux / Windows / Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. LeedPDF icon
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    Open-source PDF annotation and drawing tool built for privacy. Sketch and annotate PDFs with natural pen-like precision, drawing tablet support. SvelteKit + Tauri.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
     
  8. *** With this amazing app you takes notes by handwriting or typing, draw sketches, create colorful drawings or technical diagrams, convert your notes to PDF or image format, store your notes or share it with others through email or Facebook.****

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  9. Reflectr icon
     3 likes

    Freely express your thoughts, ideas, and observations without the pressures of social media and sharing. Leverage AI-generated insights, including mood indicators, tags, emojis, comments, daily recaps, and writing tips to reflect, grow and be more productive.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. 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
     
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