Alternatives · Note-Taking
Freenotes alternatives
Freenotes compared with 5 alternatives: Goodnotes, Notability, Kilonotes, CollaNote and Noteful.
Freenotes has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 per week (Weekly Plus Member), or $9.99 per year. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreenotesThis tool | Free plan · from $1.99 | 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 |
| Kilonotes | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| CollaNote | Free plan · from $13.90 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Noteful | Free plan · from $6.99 one-time | Yes | iOS |
How each one differs from Freenotes
- 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). Freenotes starts at $1.99 per week (Weekly Plus Member), or $9.99 per year.
- Only Goodnotes lists a web app.
- Only Goodnotes lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Freenotes also covers templates.
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). Freenotes starts at $1.99 per week (Weekly Plus Member), or $9.99 per year.
- Only Notability lists a web app.
- Only Notability lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Notability can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Freenotes also covers whiteboard.
Suits: Students recording lectures alongside handwritten notes
- 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). Freenotes starts at $1.99 per week (Weekly Plus Member), or $9.99 per year.
- Freenotes also covers whiteboard.
Suits: Students taking handwritten lecture notes on an iPad or Android tablet
- Free plan · from $13.90 one-time
CollaNote
Handwriting and PDF markup notes for iPad, iPhone and Mac
- CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium). Freenotes starts at $1.99 per week (Weekly Plus Member), or $9.99 per year.
- Only CollaNote lists a macOS app.
- Only Freenotes lists an Android app.
- CollaNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Freenotes also covers whiteboard.
Suits: Students handwriting notes on an iPad with Apple Pencil
- 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). Freenotes starts at $1.99 per week (Weekly Plus Member), or $9.99 per year.
- Only Freenotes lists an Android app.
- Noteful can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Freenotes also covers transcription, whiteboard and templates.
Suits: iPad users who write with Apple Pencil and prefer to pay once
Limits worth knowing in Freenotes
- The vendor's website does not describe plans. Plus and Pro appear only as in-app purchases, with no statement of what each includes.
- The free version carries advertising and a cap on the number of notes; the US App Store also lists a Remove Ads purchase at $29.99.
- Google Play's US listing shows only a range of $0.99 to $54.99 per item, so Android prices may differ from the App Store's.
- No Windows or web app is offered. On a Mac it runs as the iPad app, which the App Store marks as not verified for macOS.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Freenotes?
The alternatives to Freenotes in this directory are Goodnotes, Notability, Kilonotes, CollaNote and Noteful. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Freenotes.
Is there a free alternative to Freenotes?
Yes. Goodnotes, Notability, Kilonotes, CollaNote and Noteful have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Freenotes alternatives work on Windows?
The Freenotes listing does not include a Windows app. Goodnotes and Notability list one.
Which Freenotes alternatives work on macOS?
The Freenotes listing does not include a macOS app. Goodnotes, Notability and CollaNote 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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