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Alternatives to Samsung Notes with a one-time purchase

The Samsung Notes listing shows no one-time purchase. 46 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Samsung Notes is free to use. 31 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Samsung Notes

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Notewise

    Handwriting canvas and AI notes for iPhone, iPad and Android

    • Notewise starts at $2.42 per month, billed yearly ($28.99); Classic Unlimited is $16.99 one-time. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Notewise lists an iOS app.
    • Only Samsung Notes lists a Windows app.
    • Notewise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Notewise pricing and details

  7. UpNote

    Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option

    • UpNote starts at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only UpNote lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only UpNote lists a browser extension.
    • UpNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    UpNote pricing and details

  8. DEVONthink

    Document and information manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Samsung Notes has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    • Only DEVONthink lists macOS and iOS apps.
    DEVONthink pricing and details

  9. MarginNote

    Study reader that turns highlights into mind maps and cards

    • MarginNote starts at $12.99 one-time (Pro Lifetime, iPhone and iPad only). Samsung Notes is free.
    • Samsung Notes has a free plan. MarginNote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MarginNote lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Only Samsung Notes lists Android and Windows apps.
    MarginNote pricing and details

  10. LiquidText

    Document review workspace that links excerpts to notes

    • LiquidText starts at $8.99 per month, paid annually (LIVE). Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only LiquidText lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Only Samsung Notes lists an Android app.
    • LiquidText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    LiquidText pricing and details

  11. OmniOutliner

    Outliner for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro

    • OmniOutliner starts at $24.99 one-time license for version 6 (Essentials). Samsung Notes is free.
    • Samsung Notes has a free plan. OmniOutliner does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OmniOutliner lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Samsung Notes lists Android and Windows apps.
    OmniOutliner pricing and details

  12. Tinderbox

    Mac tool for mapping, analyzing and sharing notes

    • Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Samsung Notes has a free plan. Tinderbox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tinderbox lists a macOS app.
    • Only Samsung Notes lists Android and Windows apps.
    Tinderbox pricing and details

34 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

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Common questions

Is there an alternative to Samsung Notes that you buy once?

Yes. Goodnotes, Noteshelf, MyScript Notes, Notability, CollaNote, Notewise, UpNote, DEVONthink and 38 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Samsung Notes once instead of subscribing?

The Samsung Notes listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Goodnotes, Noteshelf, MyScript Notes, Notability, CollaNote, Notewise, UpNote, LiquidText and 23 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 5, 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.