2
Evernote
Very limited free plan; paid plans
The original everything-notebook, with web clipping and search in scans.
Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and the web.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freenotes® (the app you have) | Free | iPhone, Android | - |
| Microsoft OneNote | Free | Everywhere | you need it on Windows, Mac and the web |
| Evernote | Very limited free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Windows, Mac and the web |
| Google Keep | Free with a Google account | iPhone, Android, Web | you need it on the web |
| CollaNote | Free | Apple | you want a close match |
| Craft | Free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Windows, Mac and the web |
| Simplenote | Free | Everywhere | you need it on Windows, Mac and Linux |
| Amplenote | Free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Windows, Mac and Linux |
| Apple Notes | Free with every Apple device | iPhone, Mac, Web | you need it on Mac and the web |
1
Microsoft OneNote
Free; more storage with Microsoft 365
Free digital notebooks with sections, pages and pen support.
Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and the web.
FreeiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
3
Google Keep
Free with a Google account
Sticky-note style notes and checklists with reminders.
Pick it if you need it on the web, you want something simpler and you get distracted easily.
FreeiPhoneAndroidWeb
4
CollaNote
Free
Handwriting note app for iPad with a wide range of drawing tools.
FreeiPhone
5
Craft
Free plan; paid plans
Notes and documents that look designed, with easy sharing.
Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and the web and you want something simpler.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
6
Simplenote
Free
Plain, fast notes and lists that sync everywhere, completely free.
Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and Linux, you want something simpler and you are just starting out.
FreeiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
7
Amplenote
Free plan; Pro about $6/month billed yearly
Notes, tasks and calendar scheduling together, for people who plan as they write.
Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and Linux and you want more power-user features.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
8
Apple Notes
Free with every Apple device
Built into every iPhone and Mac. Fast, free and surprisingly capable.
Pick it if you need it on Mac and the web, you want something simpler and you get distracted easily.
FreeiPhoneMacWeb
We matched these apps to Freenotes® by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.