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Drafts alternatives with a Windows app

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

Drafts has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. 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 Drafts

  1. Simplenote

    Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform

    • Simplenote is free. Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Simplenote lists a web app.
    • Only Simplenote lists Android, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Simplenote is open source, according to its own site.
    Simplenote vs DraftsSimplenote pricing and details

  2. Obsidian

    Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device

    • Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Obsidian vs DraftsObsidian pricing and details

  3. Heynote

    Block-based scratchpad for developers on Mac, Windows and Linux

    • Heynote is free. Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Heynote lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Drafts lists an iOS app.
    • Heynote also covers calculator.
    Heynote vs DraftsHeynote pricing and details

  4. 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). Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • 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

  5. AudioPen

    Voice notes rewritten into clear text in a chosen style

    • AudioPen starts at $33 for 3 months of Prime, charged once ($11 a month). Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only AudioPen lists a web app.
    • Only AudioPen lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only AudioPen lists a browser extension.
    AudioPen pricing and details

  6. Goodnotes

    Handwritten notes, PDF markup and whiteboards with an AI assistant

    • Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential). Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Goodnotes lists a web app.
    • Only Goodnotes lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Goodnotes pricing and details

  7. Notability

    Handwritten notes with synced audio, transcripts and AI study tools

    • Notability starts at $14.99 per year, or $4.99 per month (Lite). Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Notability lists a web app.
    • Only Notability lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Notability can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Notability pricing and details

  8. 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). Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • 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

  9. Supernotes

    Collaborative note-taking built on short, linkable notecards

    • Supernotes starts at £6 per month, billed annually (£72). Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Supernotes lists a web app.
    • Only Supernotes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Supernotes also covers linked notes.
    Supernotes pricing and details

  10. Inkdrop

    Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync

    • Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Drafts has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Inkdrop lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Inkdrop lists a browser extension.
    Inkdrop pricing and details

  11. TheBrain

    Visual knowledge network linking notes, files and web links

    • TheBrain starts at $15 per month, billed at $180 per year (Pro Service). Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only TheBrain lists a web app.
    • Only TheBrain lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • TheBrain also covers linked notes and mind mapping.
    TheBrain pricing and details

  12. Tolaria

    Free, open-source desktop app for Markdown knowledge bases

    • Tolaria is free. Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Tolaria lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Drafts lists an iOS app.
    • Tolaria is open source, according to its own site.
    Tolaria pricing and details

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Common questions

Which Drafts alternatives have a Windows app?

Simplenote, Obsidian, Heynote, Microsoft OneNote, AudioPen, Goodnotes, Notability, Zoho Notebook and 66 more list a Windows app.

Does Drafts have a Windows app?

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

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Simplenote, Obsidian, Heynote, Microsoft OneNote, AudioPen, Goodnotes, Notability, Zoho Notebook 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 Drafts: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.