2
Google Keep
Free with a Google account
Sticky-note style notes and checklists with reminders.
Pick it if you want it free, you want something simpler and you get distracted easily.
FreeiPhoneAndroidWeb
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho Notebook (the app you have) | Free | Everywhere | - |
| Microsoft OneNote | Free | Everywhere | you want it free |
| Google Keep | Free with a Google account | iPhone, Android, Web | you want it free |
| Evernote | Very limited free plan | Everywhere | you want a close match |
| Simplenote | Free | Everywhere | you want it free |
| Freenotes® | Free | iPhone, Android | you want it free |
| Apple Notes | Free with every Apple device | iPhone, Mac, Web | you want it free |
| Amplenote | Free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Linux |
| Craft | Free plan | Everywhere | you want something simpler |
1
Microsoft OneNote
Free; more storage with Microsoft 365
Free digital notebooks with sections, pages and pen support.
Pick it if you want it free and you are a student.
FreeiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
3
Evernote
Very limited free plan; paid plans
The original everything-notebook, with web clipping and search in scans.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
4
Simplenote
Free
Plain, fast notes and lists that sync everywhere, completely free.
Pick it if you want it free, you need it on Linux and you want something simpler.
FreeiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
5
Freenotes®
Free
iPad notebook for handwriting, planners and stickers.
Pick it if you want it free.
FreeiPhoneAndroid
6
Apple Notes
Free with every Apple device
Built into every iPhone and Mac. Fast, free and surprisingly capable.
Pick it if you want it free, you want something simpler and you get distracted easily.
FreeiPhoneMacWeb
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 Linux and you want more power-user features.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
8
Craft
Free plan; paid plans
Notes and documents that look designed, with easy sharing.
Pick it if you want something simpler.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
We matched these apps to Zoho Notebook 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.