Goodnotes
by GoodnotesGoodnotes may suit people who want to take and share notes across mobile, desktop, and web platforms, including offline.
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Best Note-Taking Apps 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026
Goodnotes leads this list of 216 (record score 9.0, free plan). Joplin is next (record score 9.0, free plan), and Amplenote is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 9.0).
This list helps you compare note-taking apps by free plans, pricing, offline access, platforms, sharing, collaboration, storage and integrations.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Goodnotes | Goodnotes may suit people who want to take and share notes across mobile, desktop, and web platforms, including offline. | 9.0 | $11.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Joplin | Joplin supports offline notes, shared notebooks and live editing across desktop, mobile, web and extensions. | 9.0 | €2.99 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 03 Amplenote | Amplenote is a freemium note-taking app for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows with sharing and collaboration. | 9.0 | $5.84 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 19 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Notability | Notability suits students and professionals who want notes, recordings, and documents in one workspace. | 8.9 | $11.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Notesnook | Notesnook suits people who want encrypted notes across desktop, mobile, and web, including those who need note sharing or inbox integrations. | 8.9 | $1.99 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 06 SiYuan | SiYuan is a freemium note-taking app for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows, with web, extension and self-hosting options. | 8.9 | $64 one-time | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Twos | 8.8 | $39.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 8 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 Workflowy | It suits people who want notes, lists, and linked information in one expandable document. | 8.7 | $6.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Microsoft OneNote | Microsoft OneNote offers shared, collaborative notes on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and the web. | 8.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Supernotes | Supernotes is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, Windows and browser extensions. | 8.6 | £6 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
Use the published fields to narrow your choices, including options that support Android, Windows, macOS, iOS, web or Linux. No ranking basis is published here.
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Joplin
Joplin supports offline notes, shared notebooks and live editing across desktop, mobile, web and extensions.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record9.0 Visit
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Amplenote
Amplenote is a freemium note-taking app for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows with sharing and collaboration.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record9.0 Visit
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Notability
Notability suits students and professionals who want notes, recordings, and documents in one workspace.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record8.9 Visit
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Notesnook
Notesnook suits people who want encrypted notes across desktop, mobile, and web, including those who need note sharing or inbox integrations.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record8.9 Visit
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SiYuan
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 $64 one-time Record8.9 Visit SiYuan is a freemium note-taking app for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows, with web, extension and self-hosting options.
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Workflowy
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 $6.99 a month, billed yearly Record8.7 Visit It suits people who want notes, lists, and linked information in one expandable document.
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Microsoft OneNote
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Free plan Record8.6 Visit Microsoft OneNote offers shared, collaborative notes on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and the web.
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Supernotes
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 £6 a month Record8.6 Visit Supernotes is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, Windows and browser extensions.
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Obsidian
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+3 $50 a year Record8.5 Visit Obsidian is a freemium note-taking app for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows and Chrome extension.
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Notion
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $10 a month, billed yearly Record8.4 Visit Notion suits individuals organizing projects as well as teams sharing notes and collaborating in real time.
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Logseq
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $5 a month Record8.4 Visit Logseq may suit students, academics, writers, project managers, and developers looking to organize notes, tasks, or research.
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ZenNotes
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 $5 a month, billed yearly Record8.2 Visit ZenNotes stores plain Markdown notes in a vault on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows and the web.
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Simplenote
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Free plan Record8.1 Visit Simplenote syncs notes across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows and the web.
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Turtl
AndroidWindowsMac+4 $3 a month Record8.1 Visit Turtl suits people who want an offline notebook for mixed note types and shared Spaces with configurable permissions.
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Google Keep
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $7 a month, billed yearly Record8.0 Visit Keep suits people organizing personal lists, reminders and ideas, as well as those sharing notes with friends, family or colleagues.
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Poznote
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+6 $2 a month Record8.0 Visit Poznote is a free note app for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows and the web.
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Hillnote
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 $20 a year Record7.9 Visit Hillnote is a freemium note app for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows with offline access.
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SilverBullet
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 $2 a month Record7.9 Visit SilverBullet suits people who want Markdown-based personal notes, documentation, or shared wikis.
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Capacities
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $8.33 a month, billed yearly Record7.8 Visit Capacities suits people who want synchronized notes across desktop and mobile platforms, offline access, media storage, and integrations with calendar, reading,…
Before you choose
Match the platforms you use
Check supported platforms before choosing an app. The list covers macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, web and Linux support.
Galaxy phone and tablet owners should check Android support, then confirm whether the app also covers the computers or browsers they use.
Review free and paid access
Compare the free-plan and paid-from fields. A free trial is a separate option, so check for it instead of treating it as a permanent free plan.
Amplenote lists a free plan and a 15-day trial. Notejoy lists a free plan and paid access from $5 per month with annual billing.
Check offline access
Offline access matters when notes must remain available without a connection. Compare this field with the platforms you need before deciding.
Compare sharing and live work
Note sharing and real-time collaboration describe different ways to work with other people. Review both fields if notes are shared or edited together.
Look at limits and connections
Compare storage limits before moving a large note library. Review integrations too if notes need to connect with other services.
If licensing matters, check the open-source field alongside the app's other published details.
Questions
Which platforms are covered?
The list records support for macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, web and Linux.
How do I compare free access?
Check the free-plan field, then look for a separate free-trial entry and the paid-from price.
Does a free plan mean there is no trial?
No. A free plan and a free trial are separate fields. Amplenote lists both.
What paid price is listed for Notejoy?
Notejoy lists paid access from $5 per month with annual billing.
Which collaboration details are included?
Compare note sharing and real-time collaboration as separate fields.
Where can I check storage limits?
Use the storage-limit field to compare the published allowance for an app.
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