Note-Taking Apps
Note-taking apps for Dropbox
28 of the 148 note-taking apps in this directory name Dropbox as an integration.
A listing names at most eight integrations, so this is what each tool chose to show rather than everything it connects to. 24 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoodnotesHandwritten notes, PDF markup and whiteboards with an AI assistant | Free plan · from $11.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| JoplinOpen source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose | Free plan · from €2.40/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| WorkflowyOutliner that keeps notes, to-dos and plans in one nested list | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| DraftsQuick-capture notes app for Apple devices with text actions | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| NoteshelfHandwritten note-taking and PDF annotation for stylus devices | Free plan · from $7.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| MyScript NotesHandwriting notes app that converts pen strokes to typed text | Free plan · from $1.99 | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| AgendaDate-focused notes on a timeline, linked to your calendar | Free plan · from $39.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| DynalistOutlining app for nested lists, notes and tasks | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| LiquidTextDocument review workspace that links excerpts to notes | Free plan · from $8.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| FabricAI workspace for notes, files, bookmarks and meeting notes | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TinderboxMac tool for mapping, analyzing and sharing notes | Free trial · from $289 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| EagleFilerDocument organizer and mail archiver for Mac | Free trial · from $69.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| The ArchivePlain-text note-taking app for Mac built around Zettelkasten | Free trial · from $19.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| NotebooksWriting, documents and tasks organized in nested books | Free trial · from $17.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| OctarineLocal Markdown notes app with daily notes, views and optional AI | Free plan · from $79 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension |
| Beaver NotesOpen-source, local-first Markdown notes app for desktop | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| SquidHandwritten notes and PDF markup for Android and Chromebooks | Free plan · from $1.00 | Yes | Android |
| ZoomNotesHandwriting, sketching and PDF notes with a near-unlimited zoom range | Free plan · from $7.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Notes WriterHandwriting, PDF annotation and document editing in one Apple app | Free plan · from $1.99 | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| FlexcilPDF reader and handwriting notebook built around pen gestures | Free plan · from $8.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Orgzly RevivedOrg mode outliner for notes and to-do lists on Android | Free | Free | Android |
| MarkorOffline Android text editor for Markdown notes and todo.txt | Free | Free | Android |
| NotePlusNative Markdown notes app with kanban boards and AI chat | Free plan · from $29 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| MiaoYanNative Mac Markdown notes app with a split editor and preview | Free plan · from $14.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| VNoteFree desktop Markdown note-taking app with plain-file notebooks | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| NotenikFree Mac notes app with Markdown, custom fields and outlining | Free | Free | macOS |
| Zettel NotesAndroid Markdown note app built around the Zettelkasten method | Free plan · from $0.99 one-time | Yes | Android |
| BebopCapture-first plain-text notes app for iPhone | Free plan · from $4.99 one-time | Yes | iOS |
Common questions
Which note-taking apps work with Dropbox?
28 of the 148 note-taking apps in this directory name Dropbox as an integration. They are Goodnotes, Joplin, Workflowy, Drafts, Noteshelf, MyScript Notes, Agenda, Dynalist, LiquidText, Fabric, Tinderbox, EagleFiler, The Archive, Notebooks, Octarine and 13 more.
Are these the only note-taking apps that work with Dropbox?
Probably not. A listing names at most eight integrations, so a tool that connects to Dropbox may still not say so among the eight it chose. 120 of the 148 note-taking apps here do not name it; that is a "does not say", not a "cannot". Check the vendor's own integrations page before you rule one out.
Which of these note-taking apps are free?
Goodnotes, Joplin, Workflowy, Drafts, Noteshelf, MyScript Notes, Agenda, Dynalist, LiquidText, Fabric, Octarine, Beaver Notes, Squid, ZoomNotes, Notes Writer and 9 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 each listing names the pages it was read from.