Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Paper 4.0
Arrange sketches and notes in your online journal
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Paper 4.0 launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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iA Writer 4▲315Embed images, tables and text as blocks of content in text
2016 · ia.net · its alternatives →
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Papery▲238A journal, habit tracker, mood tracker, todos, all in one
2024 · papery.me · its alternatives →
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Paper▲143A 200-page digital notebook for journaling and writing
Jan 2026 · paperjournaling.space · its alternatives →
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Daily planner & agenda now with text recognition and search
2024 · penjoapp.com · its alternatives →
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Capture, create and share ideas in a digital Moleskine
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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For academics who have outgrown the spreadsheet tracker
May 2026 · manuscripts-app.com · its alternatives →
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Free illustrations library for personal and commercial use.
2019 · iconscout.com · its alternatives →
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A delightful freeform notetaking experience by Microsoft
2022 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →
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Turn hand-drawn sketches into fully workable vector files
2014 · moleskine.com · its alternatives →
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Spatial thinking with handwriting
Apr 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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A simple sketchbook app for creatives
2016 · morpholioapps.com · its alternatives →
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Grid Note▲130A smart way to note with structured layouts 📝
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →