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Inkpad Notepad alternatives

Inkpad Notepad compared with 5 alternatives: ColorNote, Google Keep, Simplenote, WeNote and Samsung Notes.

Inkpad Notepad has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month, billed annually. 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

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Inkpad NotepadThis toolFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
ColorNoteFree plan · from $1.99YesAndroid
Google KeepFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
SimplenoteFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
WeNoteFree plan · from $0.99YesiOS, Android
Samsung NotesFreeFreeWindows, Android

How each one differs from Inkpad Notepad

  1. ColorNote

    Android notepad for color-coded notes and checklists

    • ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown). Inkpad Notepad starts at $5 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Inkpad Notepad lists a web app.
    • Only Inkpad Notepad lists an iOS app.
    • ColorNote also covers linked notes and calendar.
    • Inkpad Notepad also covers chat assistant.

    Suits: Android users who want a plain notepad with checklists

    ColorNote vs Inkpad NotepadColorNote pricing and details

  2. 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). Inkpad Notepad starts at $5 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    • Google Keep also covers transcription and web clipper.
    • Inkpad Notepad also covers chat assistant.

    Suits: Quick notes, shopping lists and reminders on a phone or smartwatch

    Google Keep vs Inkpad NotepadGoogle Keep pricing and details

  3. Simplenote

    Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform

    • Simplenote is free. Inkpad Notepad starts at $5 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Simplenote lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Simplenote is open source, according to its own site.
    • Simplenote also covers Markdown and linked notes.
    • Inkpad Notepad also covers chat assistant and tasks.

    Suits: Plain-text notes synced across phone, desktop and browser at no cost

    Simplenote vs Inkpad NotepadSimplenote pricing and details

  4. 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). Inkpad Notepad starts at $5 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Inkpad Notepad lists a web app.
    • WeNote also covers calendar.
    • Inkpad Notepad also covers chat assistant.

    Suits: Phone users who want notes and to-do lists with reminders in one app

    WeNote vs Inkpad NotepadWeNote pricing and details

  5. Samsung Notes

    Samsung's free note app for Galaxy phones, tablets and Galaxy Book

    • Samsung Notes is free. Inkpad Notepad starts at $5 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Samsung Notes lists a Windows app.
    • Only Inkpad Notepad lists a web app.
    • Only Inkpad Notepad lists an iOS app.
    • Samsung Notes also covers templates.

    Suits: Galaxy phone and tablet owners, especially those with an S Pen

    Samsung Notes vs Inkpad NotepadSamsung Notes pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Inkpad Notepad

  • The free plan shows ads and stops at 30 MB of storage; hiding ads needs a paid plan.
  • The website quotes prices billed annually. The US App Store also lists monthly options and a Basic plan ($1.99 monthly, $19.99 yearly) that the website's table omits.
  • Sign-in works only through a Google or Apple account.
  • AI use is capped by plan, from 100 standard requests on Premium to 600 on Plus, and the advanced model is on Plus only.
Inkpad Notepad pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Inkpad Notepad?

The alternatives to Inkpad Notepad in this directory are ColorNote, Google Keep, Simplenote, WeNote and Samsung Notes. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Inkpad Notepad.

Is there a free alternative to Inkpad Notepad?

Yes. Simplenote and Samsung Notes are free to use. ColorNote, Google Keep and WeNote have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Inkpad Notepad alternatives work on Windows?

The Inkpad Notepad listing does not include a Windows app. Simplenote and Samsung Notes list one.

Which Inkpad Notepad alternatives work on macOS?

The Inkpad Notepad listing does not include a macOS app. Simplenote lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Inkpad Notepad?

Simplenote is described as open source on its own site.

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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