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CollaNote alternatives with a Windows app

The CollaNote listing does not include a Windows app. 74 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Windows app.

CollaNote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium). 69 of them are free or have a free plan.

74 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to CollaNote

  1. Goodnotes

    Handwritten notes, PDF markup and whiteboards with an AI assistant

    • Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential). CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Goodnotes lists a web app.
    • Only Goodnotes lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Goodnotes also covers whiteboard.
    Goodnotes vs CollaNoteGoodnotes pricing and details

  2. Notability

    Handwritten notes with synced audio, transcripts and AI study tools

    • Notability starts at $14.99 per year, or $4.99 per month (Lite). CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Notability lists a web app.
    • Only Notability lists Windows and Android apps.
    Notability vs CollaNoteNotability pricing and details

  3. Noteshelf

    Handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation for stylus devices

    • Noteshelf starts at $7.99 one-time on Windows; Premium is $9.99 one-time on Android. CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Noteshelf lists Android and Windows apps.
    • CollaNote also covers transcription.
    Noteshelf vs CollaNoteNoteshelf pricing and details

  4. Notion

    Workspace for docs, wikis, databases and projects with built-in AI

    • Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly. CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Notion lists a web app.
    • Only Notion lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Notion lists a browser extension.
    Notion pricing and details

  5. Evernote

    Note-taking app with web clipping, tasks, calendar and AI search

    • Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly. CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Evernote lists a web app.
    • Only Evernote lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Evernote lists a browser extension.
    Evernote pricing and details

  6. Samsung Notes

    Samsung's free note app for Galaxy phones, tablets and Galaxy Book

    • Samsung Notes is free. CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Samsung Notes lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Only CollaNote lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • CollaNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Samsung Notes pricing and details

  7. Scrintal

    Visual note-taking on an infinite canvas of linked docs

    • Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year). CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • CollaNote has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Scrintal lists a web app.
    • Only Scrintal lists a Windows app.
    Scrintal pricing and details

  8. Heptabase

    Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards

    • Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • CollaNote has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heptabase lists a web app.
    • Only Heptabase lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Heptabase pricing and details

  9. Microsoft OneNote

    Microsoft's free digital notebook for typed, inked and audio notes

    • Microsoft OneNote starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal). CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Microsoft OneNote lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft OneNote lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Microsoft OneNote lists a browser extension.
    Microsoft OneNote pricing and details

  10. Workflowy

    Outliner that keeps notes, to-dos and plans in one nested list

    • Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro). CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    Workflowy pricing and details

  11. Zoho Notebook

    Card-based notes app with a web clipper, scanner and AI add-ons

    • Zoho Notebook starts at $1.67 per month, billed annually at $19.99 (Pro). CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Zoho Notebook lists a web app.
    • Only Zoho Notebook lists Android, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Zoho Notebook lists a browser extension.
    Zoho Notebook pricing and details

  12. UpNote

    Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option

    • UpNote starts at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only UpNote lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only UpNote lists a browser extension.
    • UpNote also covers Markdown, linked notes and web clipper.
    UpNote pricing and details

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Common questions

Which CollaNote alternatives have a Windows app?

Goodnotes, Notability, Noteshelf, Notion, Evernote, Samsung Notes, Scrintal, Heptabase and 66 more list a Windows app.

Does CollaNote have a Windows app?

The CollaNote listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS and iOS.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Goodnotes, Notability, Noteshelf, Notion, Evernote, Samsung Notes, Microsoft OneNote, Workflowy and 61 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to CollaNote: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.