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Notally

Free#179 of 214 in Note-Taking Apps

Notally: A focused Android notes app with rich formatting, reminders, widgets, and flexible exports. Ranked #179 of 214 in Note-Taking Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for simple free Android notes and lists.

3.0/10★★☆☆☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  3.0 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Simple free Android notes and lists
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  Free
• Offline access
  Yes
• Facts checked
  21 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Free and open source with no ads, trackers, or analytics
  • Rich notes, lists, reminders, labels, images, search, and widgets
  • Exports notes to PDF, TXT, JSON, and HTML formats

• Where it doesn't

  • Available on Android only
  • Focused on local note storage rather than broad platform coverage
  • No paid tiers for organizations needing expanded plan options

Our verdict on Notally

Notally is a lightweight Android note-taking app for individuals who want local, distraction-free note storage. It combines rich-text notes with bold, italics, monospace, and strikethrough formatting, plus lists, reminders, pinning, labels, colors, archiving, image attachments, search, and home-screen widgets. Automatic saving and backup support everyday capture, while clickable phone, email, and web links add practical utility to ordinary notes.

The pricing is straightforward: the Free plan is a no-cost Android note-taking app with no ads, trackers, or analytics. There are no paid tiers to compare, so the product’s value comes from its feature set and open-source model rather than a subscription ladder. Export options are unusually broad for a focused notes app, covering PDF, TXT, JSON, and HTML. That gives users several ways to move note content into other workflows or preserve it in different formats.

Notally’s strongest fit is for Android users who prioritize a clean, local note space over a wider productivity ecosystem. Its narrow platform coverage is a clear boundary, and the product is better suited to personal notes, lists, reminders, and lightweight organization than to teams or users seeking a multi-platform workspace. Choose it for straightforward Android note-taking with formatting, attachments, widgets, backups, and exports; choose an alternative if your priority is broader device coverage or a more expansive collaboration-focused setup.

Questions about Notally

Does Notally have a free plan? Yes, there is a free plan.

What does Notally run on? Android. It runs as a mobile app.

Who is Notally built for? Solo users and small businesses (our editorial estimate).

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Alternatives to Notally

• Microsoft OneNoteA broad, collaborative note system with strong Microsoft integration and a capable free option.9.3
• NotionA flexible workspace for teams that want notes and knowledge bases alongside databases and collaboration.9.2
• EvernoteA broad note-taking workspace for organizing information, tasks, calendars, and documents.9.0

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