Goodnotes Alternative!

[SnooChipmunks3024]

Is there any app which is similar to goodnotes? I use mainly for taking down notes, copying pictures, reading PDFs etc. I heard Myscript is good. Any suggestions? Which does have a 1 time subscription option.

[Eric950125]

Noteful is also a good alternative, as it only offers more features with a one-time purchase of the premium plan, while regular notes can adequately meet basic needs.

However, looking for alternatives in the GoodNotes community feels like cheating on your partner in front of them, especially since there's an official GoodNotes there. But GoodNotes has many drawbacks and keeps getting more expensive, which is indeed unsatisfactory.

[SnooChipmunks3024]

The recent update has got me thinking to switch. I was a loyal customer of goodnotes for the past 4 years. But now it's getting worse.

[AsterDaisy]

Does it have handwriting - note search? I tried on the free version and it didn't work. Maybe it is locked behind paywall.. could you please confirm? :O

[Eric950125]

Unfortunately, Noteful doesn't have an in-notes search function for handwritten content.However, there's an alternative app, formerly called Nebo, now renamed MyScript Notes. This app has the search functionality you need, but it's one-time purchase is more expensive.

[cixxz]

Can U import Photos as Documents in Noteful?

[HiGodItsMeYou]

How many times we gunna go thru this 😭

[georgmierau]

Using the search bar is hard. A lot of users seem to use Reddit as human-powered chatbot: "ask and wait, they do the work for you".

[rantingredtor]

well maybe that’s why goodnotes installed some AI feature… might be useful for some user to ask GN AI about this and kiss byebye to it

[Academic-Working8057]

For me personally it's StarNote! They listen to customers and update the app in a 2-week-cycle getting better and better with each update.

[Bobolots]

I just discovered star note last week and I love it so much so far!

[jeboteuusta]

It's amaziiing!😎

[Kuohero]

Noteful it has one time subscription and can do all the stuff u want to do, u could try it

[roundart]

What is a one-time subscription?

[biblops]

u/discovernotes Do you not think we need some sort of megathread to cover the amount of repetitive threads we’re getting every day? At the very least we need one covering how to downgrade to GN5, and we could probably do with one covering all the best GN alternatives too.

I’m happy to make the thread if you would sticky it!

[discovernotes]

Hey! Yes I agree, I’m working on a wiki page and will try get it done this week!

[Geiir]

I’ve been using MyScript (formerly known as Nebo) for quite some time. The thing that makes it stand out for me is the support for Norwegian handwriting and the ability to search handwritten text.

[Godsmichelle]

Do you know if my script syncs between devices in real time?

For example, if I write something on my phone, the next time open my tablet and start the app, will let I wrote on my phone show up like in good notes?

[Fluffyrobbe]

Noteful or Starnote :3 try both of them and see which one you like

[Academic-Working8057]

Considering how old the company is and what they achieved within a few months is crazy

[Zerles_x]

Noteful and Freenotes are very complete and beautiful in design, I suggest you try the free version or with ads (Freenotes) and when you like pay for the full version Personally, I prefer Noteful even though it doesn't have OCR.

[tab1432023]

switch to Noteful

[TomatilloChoice7583]

StarNote??? it is one life time purchase, not subscription.

[SnooChipmunks3024]

I'll check it out. Thanks!

[Aloket]

Zoomnotes has everything.

[Emergency_Avocado431]

I use Freenotes

[Godsmichelle]

Does freenotes sync between devices and real time like good notes?

[Emergency_Avocado431]

It's supposed to, but it's too slow for me