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Flexcil alternatives
Flexcil compared with 11 alternatives: Goodnotes, Notability, MarginNote, LiquidText, Noteshelf and 6 more.
Flexcil has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.99 (Premium) or $9.99 (Flexcil Standard) on the US App Store; basis not shown. 10 of the 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlexcilThis tool | Free plan · from $8.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Goodnotes | Free plan · from $11.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Notability | Free plan · from $14.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| MarginNote | Free trial · from $12.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| LiquidText | Free plan · from $8.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Noteshelf | Free plan · from $7.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Kilonotes | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Noteful | Free plan · from $6.99 one-time | Yes | iOS |
| Notein | Free plan · from $5.99 | Yes | Android |
| Notes Writer | Free plan · from $1.99 | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Notewise | Free plan · from $2.42/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Squid | Free plan · from $1.00 | Yes | Android |
How each one differs from Flexcil
- Free plan · from $11.99/yr
Goodnotes
Handwritten notes, PDF markup and whiteboards with an AI assistant
- Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential). Flexcil starts at $8.99 (Premium) or $9.99 (Flexcil Standard) on the US App Store; basis not shown.
- Only Goodnotes lists a web app.
- Only Goodnotes lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Goodnotes also covers transcription and whiteboard.
Suits: Handwritten notes on an iPad with Apple Pencil
- Free plan · from $14.99/yr
Notability
Handwritten notes with synced audio, transcripts and AI study tools
- Notability starts at $14.99 per year, or $4.99 per month (Lite). Flexcil starts at $8.99 (Premium) or $9.99 (Flexcil Standard) on the US App Store; basis not shown.
- Only Notability lists a web app.
- Only Notability lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Notability can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Notability also covers transcription.
Suits: Students recording lectures alongside handwritten notes
- Free trial · from $12.99 one-time
MarginNote
Study reader that turns highlights into mind maps and cards
- MarginNote starts at $12.99 one-time (Pro Lifetime, iPhone and iPad only). Flexcil starts at $8.99 (Premium) or $9.99 (Flexcil Standard) on the US App Store; basis not shown.
- Flexcil has a free plan. MarginNote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MarginNote lists a macOS app.
- Only Flexcil lists an Android app.
- MarginNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Students preparing for exams from textbooks and PDFs
- Free plan · from $8.99/mo
LiquidText
Document review workspace that links excerpts to notes
- LiquidText starts at $8.99 per month, paid annually (LIVE). Flexcil starts at $8.99 (Premium) or $9.99 (Flexcil Standard) on the US App Store; basis not shown.
- Only LiquidText lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Flexcil lists an Android app.
- LiquidText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- LiquidText also covers research, mind mapping and highlights.
Suits: Lawyers and analysts reviewing long documents
- Free plan · from $7.99 one-time
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. Flexcil starts at $8.99 (Premium) or $9.99 (Flexcil Standard) on the US App Store; basis not shown.
- Only Noteshelf lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Noteshelf can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Students and teachers taking handwritten notes with a stylus
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Kilonotes
Handwriting notes app with AI study tools for iPad and Android
- Kilonotes starts at $1.99 per month (Monthly Subscription on the US App Store). Flexcil starts at $8.99 (Premium) or $9.99 (Flexcil Standard) on the US App Store; basis not shown.
- Kilonotes also covers transcription.
Suits: Students taking handwritten lecture notes on an iPad or Android tablet
- Free plan · from $6.99 one-time
Noteful
Handwritten notes and PDF markup for iPad, with tags and layers
- Noteful starts at $6.99 one-time purchase (Noteful Pro, Lifetime). Flexcil starts at $8.99 (Premium) or $9.99 (Flexcil Standard) on the US App Store; basis not shown.
- Only Flexcil lists an Android app.
- Noteful can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Flexcil also covers templates.
Suits: iPad users who write with Apple Pencil and prefer to pay once
- Free plan · from $5.99
Notein
Handwriting notes, PDF markup and linked notes for Android tablets
- Notein starts at $5.99 per in-app item on the US listing (Orion Notes); billing basis not shown. Flexcil starts at $8.99 (Premium) or $9.99 (Flexcil Standard) on the US App Store; basis not shown.
- Only Flexcil lists an iOS app.
- Notein also covers linked notes and whiteboard.
Suits: Android tablet and stylus users who want handwritten notes
- Free plan · from $1.99
Notes Writer
Handwriting, PDF annotation and document editing in one Apple app
- Notes Writer starts at $1.99 per week; Lifetime Pro Full Unlock is $14.99 one-time. Flexcil starts at $8.99 (Premium) or $9.99 (Flexcil Standard) on the US App Store; basis not shown.
- Only Notes Writer lists a macOS app.
- Only Flexcil lists an Android app.
- Notes Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Notes Writer also covers Markdown, whiteboard, documents and long-form writing.
Suits: Students who record lectures and annotate course PDFs on an iPad
- Free plan · from $2.42/mo
Notewise
Handwriting canvas and AI notes for iPhone, iPad and Android
- Notewise starts at $2.42 per month, billed yearly ($28.99); Classic Unlimited is $16.99 one-time. Flexcil starts at $8.99 (Premium) or $9.99 (Flexcil Standard) on the US App Store; basis not shown.
- Notewise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Notewise also covers meeting notes, transcription and whiteboard.
- Flexcil also covers templates.
Suits: Students and professionals who mix handwriting, PDFs and recordings
- Free plan · from $1.00
Squid
Handwritten notes and PDF markup for Android and Chromebooks
- Squid starts at $1.00 - $14.99 per in-app item on Google Play; billing basis not shown. Flexcil starts at $8.99 (Premium) or $9.99 (Flexcil Standard) on the US App Store; basis not shown.
- Only Flexcil lists an iOS app.
- Squid also covers whiteboard.
- Flexcil also covers templates.
Suits: Students and teachers writing by hand on Android tablets or Chromebooks
Limits worth knowing in Flexcil
- No pricing page is published. The US App Store lists Flexcil Standard at $9.99 and Premium at $8.99 without saying whether either is one-time or recurring.
- Native apps are offered for iOS and Android only. The browser version is titled Flexcil Web Viewer, and the terms describe it as a web viewer.
- Google Play's US listing shows only a range of $2.49 to $31.99 per item, so Android prices may differ from the App Store's.
- The free download carries advertising, and its feature limits are not stated on the site or the App Store listing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Flexcil?
The alternatives to Flexcil in this directory are Goodnotes, Notability, MarginNote, LiquidText, Noteshelf, Kilonotes, Noteful, Notein, Notes Writer, Notewise and Squid. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Flexcil.
Is there a free alternative to Flexcil?
Yes. Goodnotes, Notability, LiquidText, Noteshelf, Kilonotes, Noteful, Notein, Notes Writer, Notewise and Squid have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Flexcil alternatives work on Windows?
The Flexcil listing does not include a Windows app. Goodnotes, Notability, LiquidText and Noteshelf list one.
Which Flexcil alternatives work on macOS?
The Flexcil listing does not include a macOS app. Goodnotes, Notability, MarginNote, LiquidText, Noteshelf and Notes Writer list one.
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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