Eleganote is a note-taking app that combines handwriting, shapes, rich text, PDF import, and audio in one workspace. Notes are stored locally on the device by default, with an optional Premium subscription adding cloud backup, export, and unlimited documents. It syncs Premium status across phone, tablet, and desktop using the same account.
What it's for
Handwritten note-takingDrawing on a canvasImporting and annotating PDFsSearching PDF contentRecording audio alongside notesWriting rich text documentsBacking up notes to the cloud (Premium)
Features 14
- Audio notes
- Canvas drawing
- Cross-device Premium sync
- Email/password sign-in
- Export (Premium)
- Google sign-in
- Handwriting notes
- Offline-first local storage
- Optional cloud backup
- PDF import
- PDF search
- Rich text documents
- Shape tools
- Unlimited documents (Premium)
At a glance
free tierself-hostable
TypeMobile app
DeploymentHybrid
PlatformsAndroid, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux
LanguagesEnglish, Arabic
Forstudents, professionals, visual thinkers
CompanyEleganote
Pricing
Premium is a single yearly plan priced at $9.99, paid via secure card checkout in USD; there is no separate monthly price shown.
FreeFree
Default app experience; notes stay on the device.
Premium$0.83/mo · billed annually
Single annual plan billed at $9.99/year; syncs across mobile, tablet, and desktop with the same account.
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