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Samsung Notes alternatives with a Mac app

The Samsung Notes listing does not include a Mac app. 107 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Mac app.

Samsung Notes is free to use. 87 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Samsung Notes

  1. Microsoft OneNote

    Microsoft's free digital notebook for typed, inked and audio notes

    • Microsoft OneNote starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Microsoft OneNote lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft OneNote lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Microsoft OneNote lists a browser extension.
    Microsoft OneNote vs Samsung NotesMicrosoft OneNote pricing and details

  2. Goodnotes

    Handwritten notes, PDF markup and whiteboards with an AI assistant

    • Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential). Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Goodnotes lists a web app.
    • Only Goodnotes lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Goodnotes vs Samsung NotesGoodnotes pricing and details

  3. 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. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Noteshelf lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Noteshelf can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Noteshelf vs Samsung NotesNoteshelf pricing and details

  4. Apple Notes

    Apple's free notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web

    • Apple Notes is free. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Apple Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Notes lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Only Samsung Notes lists Android and Windows apps.
    Apple Notes vs Samsung NotesApple Notes pricing and details

  5. MyScript Notes

    Handwriting notes app that converts pen strokes to typed text

    • MyScript Notes starts at $1.99 on the US App Store; billing period not labeled. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only MyScript Notes lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • MyScript Notes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • MyScript Notes also covers whiteboard and diagrams.
    MyScript Notes vs Samsung NotesMyScript Notes pricing and details

  6. Notion

    Workspace for docs, wikis, databases and projects with built-in AI

    • Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Notion lists a web app.
    • Only Notion lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Notion lists a browser extension.
    Notion pricing and details

  7. Evernote

    Note-taking app with web clipping, tasks, calendar and AI search

    • Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Evernote lists a web app.
    • Only Evernote lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Evernote lists a browser extension.
    Evernote pricing and details

  8. Notability

    Handwritten notes with synced audio, transcripts and AI study tools

    • Notability starts at $14.99 per year, or $4.99 per month (Lite). Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Notability lists a web app.
    • Only Notability lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Notability can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Notability pricing and details

  9. Agenda

    Date-focused notes on a timeline, linked to your calendar

    • Agenda starts at $39.99 per year (Premium Subscription). Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Agenda lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Samsung Notes lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Agenda also covers web clipper, tasks and calendar.
    Agenda pricing and details

  10. CollaNote

    Handwriting and PDF markup notes for iPad, iPhone and Mac

    • CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium). Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only CollaNote lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Only Samsung Notes lists Android and Windows apps.
    • CollaNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    CollaNote pricing and details

  11. Scrintal

    Visual note-taking on an infinite canvas of linked docs

    • Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year). Samsung Notes is free.
    • Samsung Notes has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Scrintal lists a web app.
    • Only Scrintal lists a macOS app.
    Scrintal pricing and details

  12. Heptabase

    Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards

    • Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). Samsung Notes is free.
    • Samsung Notes has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heptabase lists a web app.
    • Only Heptabase lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    Heptabase pricing and details

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Common questions

Which Samsung Notes alternatives have a Mac app?

Microsoft OneNote, Goodnotes, Noteshelf, Apple Notes, MyScript Notes, Notion, Evernote, Notability and 99 more list a Mac app.

Does Samsung Notes have a Mac app?

The Samsung Notes listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Windows and Android.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Microsoft OneNote, Goodnotes, Noteshelf, Apple Notes, MyScript Notes, Notion, Evernote, Notability and 79 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 Samsung Notes: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.