Penbook AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Penbook

Penbook is described as 'The nicest freehand writing experience on Windows 10' and is a Note-taking tool in the news & books category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Penbook for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Mac apps. The best Penbook alternative is Cryptee, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Penbook are GitJournal, Passfindr, Noteful and Paper by WeTransfer.

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  1. Cryptee icon
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    Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

    73 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  2. GitJournal icon
     27 likes

    Manage your Notes from any Git Repo.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. Passfindr icon
     13 likes

    Passfindr is a web based premium Personal knowledge base, Password manager and Bookmark manager application to securely store passwords and other sensitive information in a virtual vault locked with individual master passwords.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  4. Noteful icon
     6 likes

    Noteful is your one-stop note-taking app to experience the new paperless revolution on iPad.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. Notebook PEA icon
     22 likes

    Protects your private notes with a password. Notebook PEA is a self-decrypting archive, that will never store unencrypted text on your disk.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  6. Spiral icon
     5 likes

    Spiral is a program that allows users to take notes in a format similar to a spiral notebook. Unlike traditional word processors and text editors that are configured in a way that makes it difficult to document things in a non-linear fashion, Spiral pages allow users to click...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Cardfile icon
     6 likes

    Cardfile is a personal information manager, based on index cards, that was distributed with Microsoft Windows starting from the original version 1.01 until Windows NT 4.0 Server. Cardfile is also included with Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition, but has to be installed...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Noted. icon
     10 likes

    Noted is an audio recording and note-taking app for lectures, meetings, interviews, conferences and more, making it easy to record every moment with confidence.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  9. Roughbook icon
     3 likes

    RoughBook is an online note-taking chrome extension. It is a productivity tool that helps in quickly capturing important information and set reminders. A productivity tool to quickly capture, organize and share important notes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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