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Quillpad alternatives

Quillpad compared with 5 alternatives: NotallyX, Fossify Notes, Markor, Google Keep and Joplin.

Quillpad is free to use. 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
QuillpadThis toolFreeFreeAndroid
NotallyXFreeFreeAndroid
Fossify NotesFreeFreeAndroid
MarkorFreeFreeAndroid
Google KeepFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
JoplinFree plan · from €2.40/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Quillpad

  1. NotallyX

    Minimal open-source Android app for notes and task lists

    • NotallyX is free. Quillpad is free.
    • Quillpad also covers Markdown.

    Suits: Android users who want a simple notes app with no ads or account

    NotallyX vs QuillpadNotallyX pricing and details

  2. Fossify Notes

    Open-source Android notes and checklists with no account

    • Fossify Notes is free. Quillpad is free.
    • Quillpad also covers Markdown.

    Suits: Android users who want a notes app that never goes online

    Fossify Notes vs QuillpadFossify Notes pricing and details

  3. Markor

    Offline Android text editor for Markdown notes and todo.txt

    • Markor is free. Quillpad is free.

    Suits: Android users who keep notes as Markdown or plain-text files

    Markor vs QuillpadMarkor pricing and details

  4. 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). Quillpad is free.
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    • Only Google Keep lists an iOS app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    • Quillpad is open source, according to its own site.

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

    Google Keep vs QuillpadGoogle Keep pricing and details

  5. Joplin

    Open source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose

    • Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic). Quillpad is free.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    • Joplin is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want open source notes synced through their own storage

    Joplin vs QuillpadJoplin pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Quillpad

  • Android only: the downloads are F-Droid, Google Play and GitHub, and F-Droid lists Android 7.0 or newer as the requirement.
  • Nextcloud sync is labeled experimental and needs the Nextcloud Notes app installed on the server.
  • There is no hosted sync service: notes stay on the device unless file-system or Nextcloud sync is set up.
  • Moving in from Notally or Google Keep relies on separate conversion scripts linked from the README.
Quillpad pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Quillpad?

The alternatives to Quillpad in this directory are NotallyX, Fossify Notes, Markor, Google Keep and Joplin. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Quillpad.

Is there a free alternative to Quillpad?

Yes. NotallyX, Fossify Notes and Markor are free to use. Google Keep and Joplin have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Quillpad alternatives work on Windows?

The Quillpad listing does not include a Windows app. Joplin lists one.

Which Quillpad alternatives work on macOS?

The Quillpad listing does not include a macOS app. Joplin lists 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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