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Alternatives to Scrintal with a one-time purchase

The Scrintal listing shows no one-time purchase. 50 of the 169 other note-taking apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Scrintal is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year). 31 of them are free or have a free plan.

50 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Scrintal

  1. Curio

    Freeform Mac notebook with mind maps, lists and Kanban

    • Curio starts at $5 per month, billed yearly ($60), or $99.99 one-time license. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Curio has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Scrintal lists a web app.
    • Only Scrintal lists a Windows app.
    Curio vs ScrintalCurio pricing and details

  2. Noteey

    Offline infinite-canvas app for visual notes, PDFs and video

    • Noteey starts at $90 per year (Premium plan), or $99 one-time for a Desktop Pro license. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Noteey has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Noteey can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Noteey also covers mind mapping and highlights.
    Noteey vs ScrintalNoteey pricing and details

  3. Goodnotes

    Handwritten notes, PDF markup and whiteboards with an AI assistant

    • Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Goodnotes has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Goodnotes lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Goodnotes 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). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Notability has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Notability lists iOS and Android 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). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • CollaNote has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CollaNote lists an iOS app.
    • Only Scrintal lists a web app.
    CollaNote pricing and details

  6. Notewise

    Handwriting canvas and AI notes for iPhone, iPad and Android

    • Notewise starts at $3.08 per month, billed yearly ($36.99); Classic Unlimited is $16.99 one-time. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Notewise has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Notewise lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Scrintal lists a web app.
    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). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • UpNote has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only UpNote lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only UpNote lists a browser extension.
    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. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Only DEVONthink lists an iOS app.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a browser extension.
    • Only Scrintal lists a Windows app.
    DEVONthink pricing and details

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

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

  11. MarginNote

    Study reader that turns highlights into mind maps and cards

    • MarginNote starts at $12.99 one-time (Pro Lifetime, iPhone and iPad only). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Only MarginNote lists an iOS app.
    • Only Scrintal lists a web app.
    • Only Scrintal lists a Windows app.
    MarginNote pricing and details

  12. LiquidText

    Document review workspace that links excerpts to notes

    • LiquidText starts at $8.99 per month, paid annually (LIVE). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • LiquidText has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LiquidText lists an iOS app.
    • Only Scrintal lists a web app.
    LiquidText pricing and details

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

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Common questions

Is there an alternative to Scrintal that you buy once?

Yes. Curio, Noteey, Goodnotes, Notability, CollaNote, Notewise, UpNote, DEVONthink and 42 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Scrintal once instead of subscribing?

The Scrintal listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Curio, Noteey, Goodnotes, Notability, CollaNote, Notewise, UpNote, Noteshelf 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 Nov 13, 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 Scrintal: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.