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Best reMarkable Alternatives in 2026

Paper tablets that cost less than a reMarkable Paper Pro, with the pen in the price where we could confirm it.

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Quick answer

The BOOX Note Air6 C costs less than the reMarkable Paper Pro, includes a pen and adds Google Play. For the lowest price with a pen, get the BOOX Go 10.3 Gen II. If you liked reMarkable for its writing focus, the Supernote Manta is the closest in spirit, but it is sold only at supernote.com.

BOOX Note Air6 C, front view, from the BOOX press kit
Our pick

BOOX Note Air6 C

$579.99 with the pen, a color screen and Google Play.

  • Screen10.3" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)
  • PenIncluded (BOOX Pen3)
  • SoftwareAndroid 16, Google Play
  • WeightAbout 440 g
Check price on AmazonList price $579.99

Import check

3 of 4 checks pass, 1 partly

Last checked

  • Sold on Amazon US Yes

    Yes, sold by BOOX Official and shipped by Amazon. Source

  • US warranty Yes

    1 year through the seller you bought from; a US warehouse takes returns. Source

  • English software and Google Play Yes

    English Android 16 with the Google Play Store built in. Source

  • Who supports it Partly

    help@boox.com; repairs by Onyx, no US repair address published. Source

BOOX Go 10.3 Gen II leaning on a wall, from the BOOX press kit
Budget pick

BOOX Go 10.3 Gen II

$419.99 with the pen, on a 10.3-inch black-and-white screen.

Import check 3 of 4, 1 partly

Check price on AmazonList price $419.99
Illustration of a 10-inch e-paper tablet with a pen, not a photo of this productIllustration
Pen and folio in the box

VIWOODS AiPaper

Comes with the pen and a folio, plus a 14-month warranty.

Import check 3 of 4, 1 partly

Check price on AmazonList price $549.00 (on sale for $399.00 on Nov 9)
Illustration of a slim 11-inch e-paper tablet with a pen, not a photo of this productIllustration
Writing first

Supernote Manta

A writing-focused notebook with no Google Play. Sold direct only.

Import check 2 of 4, 1 partly

Buy at supernote.comList price $505.00 (pen sold separately, from $65.00)

Compare all six

Five from Chinese brands and one US benchmark, the kind most US buyers compare against. List prices are each brand's own; Amazon's price may differ.

ProductScreenPenSoftwareList priceImport check
BOOX Note Air6 CMade in China · Onyx InternationalOur pick10.3" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)Included (BOOX Pen3)Android 16, Google Play$579.993 of 41 partly
BOOX Go 10.3 Gen IIMade in China · Onyx InternationalBudget pick10.3" black-and-white E-ink, 300 ppi, no front lightIncluded (InkSense Plus)Android 15, Google Play$419.993 of 41 partly
VIWOODS AiPaperMade in China · ViwoodsPen and folio in the box10.65" black-and-white E-ink (Carta 1300), 300 ppiIncluded (W2 Stylus Pro), plus a folioAndroid 13, Google Play (turn on in Settings)$549.00on sale for $399.00 on Nov 93 of 41 partly
iFLYTEK AINOTE 2Made in China · iFLYTEK10.65" black-and-white E-ink, no front lightiFLYTEK stylusAndroid 14, Google Play (GMS certified)$593.00with a case (store sale price; regular $698.00)2 of 42 partly
Supernote MantaMade in China · RattaWriting first10.7" black-and-white E-ink, textured soft filmSold separately (from $65)Supernote Chauvet OS, no Google Play$505.00pen sold separately, from $65.002 of 41 partly
reMarkable Paper ProUS benchmark11.8" color E-ink (Canvas Color), reading lightIncluded (Marker)reMarkable OS; Connect plan $3.99 a monthFrom $629with Marker ($679 with Marker Plus)US benchmark
  • BOOX Note Air6 CMade in China
    $579.99List price
    Screen
    10.3" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)
    Pen
    Included (BOOX Pen3)
    Software
    Android 16, Google Play

    Import check3 of 4, 1 partly

  • BOOX Go 10.3 Gen IIMade in China
    $419.99List price
    Screen
    10.3" black-and-white E-ink, 300 ppi, no front light
    Pen
    Included (InkSense Plus)
    Software
    Android 15, Google Play

    Import check3 of 4, 1 partly

  • VIWOODS AiPaperMade in China
    $549.00List price
    Screen
    10.65" black-and-white E-ink (Carta 1300), 300 ppi
    Pen
    Included (W2 Stylus Pro), plus a folio
    Software
    Android 13, Google Play (turn on in Settings)

    Import check3 of 4, 1 partly

  • iFLYTEK AINOTE 2Made in China
    $593.00List price
    Screen
    10.65" black-and-white E-ink, no front light
    Pen
    iFLYTEK stylus
    Software
    Android 14, Google Play (GMS certified)

    Import check2 of 4, 2 partly

  • Supernote MantaMade in China
    $505.00List price
    Screen
    10.7" black-and-white E-ink, textured soft film
    Pen
    Sold separately (from $65)
    Software
    Supernote Chauvet OS, no Google Play

    Import check2 of 4, 1 partly

  • From $629List price
    Screen
    11.8" color E-ink (Canvas Color), reading light
    Pen
    Included (Marker)
    Software
    reMarkable OS; Connect plan $3.99 a month

The reviews

Our pick

BOOX Note Air6 C

Less than a Paper Pro, with a pen, color and Google Play.

  • Screen10.3" color E-ink (Kaleido 3)
  • PenIncluded (BOOX Pen3)
  • SoftwareAndroid 16, Google Play
  • WeightAbout 440 g
BOOX Note Air6 C, front view, from the BOOX press kit

What we noticed

Not tested yet: this section fills in after our hands-on test.

Who it's for

  • One tablet for notes, PDFs and Kindle or Libby books
  • Android apps like OneNote, Notion or Dropbox
  • Color highlights and tabs

Who should skip it

  • You want the most paper-like pen feel
  • You only read black text and want to spend less

Import check

3 of 4 checks pass, 1 partly

Last checked

  • Sold on Amazon US Yes

    Yes, sold by BOOX Official and shipped by Amazon. Source

  • US warranty Yes

    1 year through the seller you bought from; a US warehouse takes returns. Source

  • English software and Google Play Yes

    English Android 16 with the Google Play Store built in. Source

  • Who supports it Partly

    help@boox.com; repairs by Onyx, no US repair address published. Source

List price$579.99
Check price on Amazon
Budget pick

BOOX Go 10.3 Gen II

The cheapest 10-inch option here with a pen in the box.

  • Screen10.3" black-and-white E-ink, 300 ppi, no front light
  • PenIncluded (InkSense Plus)
  • SoftwareAndroid 15, Google Play
  • WeightAbout 350 g
BOOX Go 10.3 Gen II leaning on a wall, from the BOOX press kit

What we noticed

Not tested yet: this section fills in after our hands-on test.

Who it's for

  • Notes and PDFs on a big page for less than the Note Air6 C
  • Sharp black text (300 ppi)
  • Android apps with a pen in the box

Who should skip it

  • You read in the dark: this version has no front light (the Lumi version does)
  • You want color

Import check

3 of 4 checks pass, 1 partly

Last checked

  • Sold on Amazon US Yes

    Yes, sold by BOOX Official and shipped by Amazon. Source

  • US warranty Yes

    1 year through the seller you bought from; a US warehouse takes returns. Source

  • English software and Google Play Yes

    English Android 15 with the Google Play Store. Source

  • Who supports it Partly

    help@boox.com; repairs by Onyx, no US repair address published. Source

List price$419.99
Check price on Amazon
Pen and folio in the box

VIWOODS AiPaper

A clean, writing-first Android tablet with the extras included.

  • Screen10.65" black-and-white E-ink (Carta 1300), 300 ppi
  • PenIncluded (W2 Stylus Pro), plus a folio
  • SoftwareAndroid 13, Google Play (turn on in Settings)
Illustration of a 10-inch e-paper tablet with a pen, not a photo of this productIllustration

What we noticed

Not tested yet: this section fills in after our hands-on test.

Who it's for

  • Notes and PDF markup with the pen and folio in the box
  • A longer warranty than most (14 months)
  • Android apps once you turn on Google Play

Who should skip it

  • You want color
  • You want a US repair address

Import check

3 of 4 checks pass, 1 partly

Last checked

  • Sold on Amazon US Yes

    Yes, sold by Viwoods and shipped by Amazon. Source

  • US warranty Yes

    14 months, and 60-day returns from the Viwoods store. Source

  • English software and Google Play Yes

    English Android 13. Google Play is built in but off at first: you turn it on in Settings. Source

  • Who supports it Partly

    service@viwoods.com; the company address is in Hong Kong. Source

List price$549.00on sale for $399.00 on Nov 9
Check price on Amazon
Writing first

Supernote Manta

Closest to reMarkable in spirit, but not sold on Amazon US.

  • Screen10.7" black-and-white E-ink, textured soft film
  • PenSold separately (from $65)
  • SoftwareSupernote Chauvet OS, no Google Play
  • Weight467 g with the Half Folio
Illustration of a slim 11-inch e-paper tablet with a pen, not a photo of this productIllustration

What we noticed

Not tested yet: this section fills in after our hands-on test.

Who it's for

  • Handwriting first: textured film and a ceramic nib
  • A 2-year warranty when you buy direct
  • A replaceable battery and mainboard

Who should skip it

  • You want to buy on Amazon with Amazon returns
  • You want Android apps or color

Import check

2 of 4 checks pass, 1 partly

Last checked

  • Sold on Amazon US No

    No. Amazon US showed only third-party pens and screen protectors, no Manta. Source

  • US warranty Yes

    2 years if bought on supernote.com. US returns go to a local service location; no prepaid labels. Source

  • English software and Google Play Partly

    English Chauvet OS (built on Android 11) with no Google Play. Source

  • Who supports it Yes

    Supernote direct, with a North American return location. Source

List price$505.00pen sold separately, from $65.00
Buy at supernote.com

Also compared

What reMarkable costs

The reMarkable Paper Pro starts at $629 with the Marker, or $679 with the Marker Plus. reMarkable also sells Connect, a paid subscription at $3.99 a month or $39.90 a year. It adds unlimited cloud storage, handwriting search and links to tools like Google Drive and Slack. It comes with a 50-day free trial.

What the alternatives cost

We did not check each brand's paid extras, such as AI add-ons. Check the brand's page before you buy if that matters to you.

What you give up

reMarkable runs its own system. Most alternatives run Android, and the BOOX, VIWOODS and iFLYTEK tablets can add apps from Google Play. The Paper Pro screen is 11.8 inches; the alternatives here are 10.3 to 10.7 inches.

Where to buy

The BOOX, VIWOODS and iFLYTEK tablets are sold by the brands' own seller accounts on Amazon US and shipped by Amazon. The Supernote Manta is not on Amazon US; buy it at supernote.com with a 2-year warranty.

We have not tested these tablets yet. The picks come from specs, prices and our import check.

Questions

Does reMarkable charge a subscription?

reMarkable sells Connect, a paid plan at $3.99 a month or $39.90 a year, with a 50-day free trial. It adds unlimited cloud storage, handwriting search and app links, per remarkable.com on Nov 9, 2026.

Which reMarkable alternative is not on Amazon US?

The Supernote Manta. You buy it at supernote.com, where it costs $505 and has a 2-year warranty.

Is the reMarkable Paper Pro sold on Amazon?

Yes. On Nov 9, 2026, the Paper Pro with Marker Plus was sold on Amazon US by TTP Retail and shipped by Amazon.

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