The Apple Pencil was introduced in 2015 together with the iPad Pro and is a first-class pencil. With pixel-perfect precision and unmatched pressure sensitivity, the digital pen makes drawing, sketching and note-taking a pleasant experience. No wonder, the pen is revered by professionals and students alike. That said, the only downside is the way too expensive price tag. While the first-generation Apple Pencil is available for $99, the second-generation model comes in at $129. But don't worry, this is where these top 12 Apple Pencil alternatives come into play.

Although the market is flooded with a variety of digital pens, not all of them can claim to be a worthy replacement for the Apple Pencil. If your need warrants a pen that can offer a paper-like drawing experience, look for the option that offers fine-tip precision and also provides palm repulsion as well as pressure sensitivity.

But if all you need is a decent pencil that can live up to the task of drawing and painting, there are quite a few cheap but pretty good Apple Pencil alternatives that support not only all iPad models but also work well with iPhones and Android- units. To make your task of finding a suitable replacement a little easier, I've highlighted the key features of each digital pen. Now that you know what these pens have in store, let's explore the comprehensive summary.

If there is a premium stylus that can match the Apple Pencil's precision, it has to be the Wacom Bamboo Fineline 2. The Fineline's precision nib has a pressure-sensitive fine tip and excels in both drawing and sketching aspects.