Notability AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Digital Painting Tools

The best Digital Painting alternative to Notability is Microsoft OneNote, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Notability and six of them are Digital Painting Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Digital Painting Tool alternatives to Notability are Linwood Butterfly, CollaNote, Samsung Notes and Notestudio.

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  1. Microsoft OneNote icon

    Microsoft OneNote

     1138 likes

    Comprehensive digital notebook offering organizers, shared notes, multi-device syncing, and optical character recognition, plus cloud-based data management for efficient information handling and accessibility.

    141 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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    Comments about Microsoft OneNote as an Alternative to Notability
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    2

    Same draw and text anywhere functionality. It also supports PDF annotation and sync backup.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    10

    too simple and halfbaked on android

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Onenote is not so intuitive. Its just awkward. And i dont know this yet but would bet you need good internet access to use it. Notability was easy first use if i remember right. Who are those clowns and why dont they have an android version yet???!!!!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 8 comments
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    Microsoft OneNote icon

    • Some users think Microsoft OneNote is a great Notability alternative, some don't.

    • Microsoft OneNote is Freemium and ProprietaryNotability is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Linwood Butterfly icon

    Linwood Butterfly

     41 likes

    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.

    44 Linwood Butterfly alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • AltStore
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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  4. CollaNote icon

    CollaNote

     6 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Comments about CollaNote as an Alternative to Notability
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    I tried it and it was a terrible app

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    CollaNote icon
    • CollaNote is Freemium and ProprietaryNotability is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Samsung Notes icon

    Samsung Notes

     7 likes

    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.

    37 Samsung Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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  6. Notestudio icon

    Notestudio

     1 like

    Notestudio brings the charm of traditional handwriting together with powerful digital tools, making note-taking feel natural and intuitive. With flexible paper styles, advanced drawing tools, and a smooth, customizable interface, it’s perfect for capturing and organizing your ideas.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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