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ColorNote alternatives
ColorNote compared with 8 alternatives: Google Keep, Samsung Notes, WeNote, Simplenote, Inkpad Notepad and 3 more.
ColorNote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown). All 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ColorNoteThis tool | Free plan · from $1.99 | Yes | Android |
| Google Keep | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Samsung Notes | Free | Free | Windows, Android |
| WeNote | Free plan · from $0.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Simplenote | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Inkpad Notepad | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Fossify Notes | Free | Free | Android |
| NotallyX | Free | Free | Android |
| Notezilla | Free plan · from $19.95/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from ColorNote
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Keep
Google's app for quick notes, lists and reminders
- Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
- Only Google Keep lists a web app.
- Only Google Keep lists an iOS app.
- Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
- Google Keep also covers transcription and web clipper.
Suits: Quick notes, shopping lists and reminders on a phone or smartwatch
- Free
Samsung Notes
Samsung's free note app for Galaxy phones, tablets and Galaxy Book
- Samsung Notes is free. ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
- Only Samsung Notes lists a Windows app.
- Samsung Notes also covers templates.
- ColorNote also covers linked notes, tasks and calendar.
Suits: Galaxy phone and tablet owners, especially those with an S Pen
- Free plan · from $0.99
WeNote
Color notes, to-do lists and a reminder calendar for phones
- WeNote starts at $0.99 - $39.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown). ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
- Only WeNote lists an iOS app.
- ColorNote also covers linked notes.
Suits: Phone users who want notes and to-do lists with reminders in one app
- Free
Simplenote
Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform
- Simplenote is free. ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
- Only Simplenote lists a web app.
- Only Simplenote lists iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Simplenote is open source, according to its own site.
- Simplenote also covers Markdown.
Suits: Plain-text notes synced across phone, desktop and browser at no cost
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Inkpad Notepad
Simple synced notepad for notes and to-do lists, with AI chat
- Inkpad Notepad starts at $5 per month, billed annually. ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
- Only Inkpad Notepad lists a web app.
- Only Inkpad Notepad lists an iOS app.
- Inkpad Notepad also covers chat assistant.
- ColorNote also covers linked notes and calendar.
Suits: People who want a plain notepad for lists and quick notes
- Free
Fossify Notes
Open-source Android notes and checklists with no account
- Fossify Notes is free. ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
- Fossify Notes is open source, according to its own site.
- ColorNote also covers linked notes and calendar.
Suits: Android users who want a notes app that never goes online
- Free
NotallyX
Minimal open-source Android app for notes and task lists
- NotallyX is free. ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
- NotallyX is open source, according to its own site.
- ColorNote also covers linked notes and calendar.
Suits: Android users who want a simple notes app with no ads or account
- Free plan · from $19.95/yr
Notezilla
Desktop sticky notes for Windows with phone and web access
- Notezilla starts at $19.95 per year, plus $10.00 for the first year only. ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown).
- Only Notezilla lists a web app.
- Only Notezilla lists Windows, iOS and macOS apps.
- Notezilla can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- ColorNote also covers linked notes and calendar.
Suits: Windows users who want notes that stay in view on the desktop
Limits worth knowing in ColorNote
- Android only: the FAQ says there is no version for other mobile systems or for PCs and suggests the BlueStacks emulator on a computer.
- Google Play shows in-app purchases of $1.99 to $15.99 per item without saying what each item is or how it is billed.
- Notes cannot be opened in other programs, and the FAQ's only route to another operating system is sending notes by email.
- A forgotten master password cannot be recovered; clearing it loses the notes that were locked with it.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ColorNote?
The alternatives to ColorNote in this directory are Google Keep, Samsung Notes, WeNote, Simplenote, Inkpad Notepad, Fossify Notes, NotallyX and Notezilla. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ColorNote.
Is there a free alternative to ColorNote?
Yes. Samsung Notes, Simplenote, Fossify Notes and NotallyX are free to use. Google Keep, WeNote, Inkpad Notepad and Notezilla have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ColorNote alternatives work on Windows?
The ColorNote listing does not include a Windows app. Samsung Notes, Simplenote and Notezilla list one.
Which ColorNote alternatives work on macOS?
The ColorNote listing does not include a macOS app. Simplenote and Notezilla list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to ColorNote?
Simplenote, Fossify Notes and NotallyX are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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