Goodnotes alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Goodnotes: free tier is very limited, and full AI features cost extra. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Goodnotes, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Microsoft OneNote currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Goodnotes alternative for most people
Microsoft OneNoteFree notebooks with inking on Windows tablets and iPad.
Best Goodnotes alternative for a free option
Apple NotesFree Apple Pencil sketching and scanning built into iPad.
Best Goodnotes alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
NotabilityHandwriting plus audio recording synced to your notes, popular with students.
Best Goodnotes alternative for iPhone and Android
Microsoft OneNoteFree notebooks with inking on Windows tablets and iPad.
Best Goodnotes alternative for working in the browser
Microsoft OneNoteFree notebooks with inking on Windows tablets and iPad.
Goodnotes alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Goodnotes?
Microsoft OneNote ranks first right now. Free notebooks with inking on Windows tablets and iPad. Notability and Apple Notes follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Goodnotes?
Yes. Microsoft OneNote (free), Notability (free plan + paid), Apple Notes (free) and RemNote (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Goodnotes?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Which Goodnotes alternatives work on Linux?
RemNote runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Goodnotes?
The complaints we hear most: free tier is very limited; full AI features cost extra; best experience needs a tablet and stylus.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Goodnotes, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.