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Goodnotes alternatives with a Linux app

The Goodnotes listing does not include a Linux app. 38 of the 89 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Linux app.

Goodnotes has a free plan. Paid plans start at $11.99 per year (Essential). 36 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Goodnotes

  1. Heptabase

    Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards

    • Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
    • Goodnotes has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heptabase lists a Linux app.
    • Only Heptabase lists a browser extension.
    Heptabase pricing and details

  2. 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). Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only Zoho Notebook lists a Linux app.
    • Only Zoho Notebook lists a browser extension.
    • Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Zoho Notebook pricing and details

  3. Supernotes

    Collaborative note-taking built on short, linkable notecards

    • Supernotes starts at £6 per month, billed annually (£72). Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only Supernotes lists a Linux app.
    • Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Supernotes also covers Markdown and linked notes.
    Supernotes pricing and details

  4. 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). Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only Obsidian lists a Linux app.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Only Goodnotes lists a web app.
    Obsidian pricing and details

  5. Capacities

    Object-based note-taking app with daily notes and backlinks

    • Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only Capacities lists a Linux app.
    • Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
    • Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Capacities pricing and details

  6. Anytype

    Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only Anytype lists a Linux app.
    • Only Goodnotes lists a web app.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Anytype pricing and details

  7. Tana Outliner

    Outliner with supertags, daily notes and built-in AI features

    • Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly. Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only Tana Outliner lists a Linux app.
    • Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Tana Outliner also covers meeting notes, linked notes, daily notes and tasks.
    Tana Outliner pricing and details

  8. Workflowy

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

    • Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro). Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only Workflowy lists a Linux app.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    • Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Workflowy pricing and details

  9. UpNote

    Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option

    • UpNote starts at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only UpNote lists a Linux app.
    • Only UpNote lists a browser extension.
    • Only Goodnotes lists a web app.
    UpNote pricing and details

  10. RemNote

    Note-taking app with built-in flashcards and spaced repetition

    • RemNote starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96). Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only RemNote lists a Linux app.
    • Only RemNote lists a browser extension.
    • Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    RemNote pricing and details

  11. AppFlowy

    Open-core workspace for docs, wikis and projects you can self-host

    • AppFlowy starts at $6 / month, billed annually (self-hosted One); cloud Pro is $16 per member. Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only AppFlowy lists a Linux app.
    • AppFlowy is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    AppFlowy pricing and details

  12. AFFiNE

    Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases

    • AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually. Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
    • Only AFFiNE lists a Linux app.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a browser extension.
    • AFFiNE is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    AFFiNE pricing and details

26 more that list a Linux app

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Common questions

Which Goodnotes alternatives have a Linux app?

Heptabase, Zoho Notebook, Supernotes, Obsidian, Capacities, Anytype, Tana Outliner, Workflowy and 30 more list a Linux app.

Does Goodnotes have a Linux app?

The Goodnotes listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Zoho Notebook, Supernotes, Obsidian, Capacities, Anytype, Tana Outliner, Workflowy, UpNote and 28 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 Goodnotes: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.