
Scrawl alternatives for Mac
11 apps that do a similar job to Scrawl, handwrite on your Mac's trackpad. No tablet, no stylus. Each one is checked by a person.
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1. Wavo
Local dictation: hold a hotkey, speak, and the text lands where you type
FreeProductivityAlso open source, native, offline
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3. StampName
Rename invoice PDFs from what is printed on them, offline
PaidProductivityAlso native, offline
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4. LocalEditor
Local file editor for notes, sketches, and coding files
PaidDeveloper ToolsAlso notes, writing
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5. Cozy
Cozy is a journal and diary app that keeps your entries on your own device, as your own fi
PaidProductivityAlso offline, writing
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6. Tap Forms Database Pro
The digital filing cabinet for your life
FreeProductivityAlso offline, notes
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9. Open in Office
Double-click Office files on your Mac to open them in Microsoft 365 Online
FreeProductivityAlso open source, native
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11. Picmal
Convert and compress anything on your Mac. Nothing gets uploaded.
PaidProductivityAlso native, offline
Scrawl and its alternatives compared
| App | Price | Category | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrawlthis app | Free | Productivity | |
| Wavo | Free | Productivity | Not rated yet |
| Dictiq | Freemium | Productivity | Not rated yet |
| StampName | Paid | Productivity | Not rated yet |
| LocalEditor | Paid | Developer Tools | Not rated yet |
| Cozy | Paid | Productivity | Not rated yet |
| Tap Forms Database Pro | Free | Productivity | Not rated yet |
| Ollamac Pro | Paid | Productivity | Not rated yet |
| Snipora | Paid | Productivity | Not rated yet |
| Open in Office | Free | Productivity | Not rated yet |
| Phoaly | Paid | Photo & Video | Not rated yet |
| Picmal | Paid | Productivity | Not rated yet |
Questions
- What is the best alternative to Scrawl?
- Wavo is the closest match in our directory: Local dictation: hold a hotkey, speak, and the text lands where you type.
- Is there a free alternative to Scrawl?
- Yes. Wavo is free: Local dictation: hold a hotkey, speak, and the text lands where you type.
- Is there an alternative to Scrawl without a subscription?
- StampName is a one-time purchase.
- How were these alternatives picked?
- Every app on Mac Browse is checked by a person before it goes live. Alternatives are apps in the same category or with the same features as Scrawl, ordered by how closely they match.
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