Productivity·Standings

Note And Writing Apps

Note and writing apps help you capture and draft text; compare the platforms you use with features such as offline access, Markdown, and sync.

Use the signal score out of 10 as a quick comparison. Marks show whether an app has a public API, open-source code, or a free tier.

• 32 platforms
• 2 with a public API on this page
• 20 with a free tier
• Checked 10 Oct 2026

1. #PlatformSignalPlugs inPrice
2. 1
   MA

   Mem Agentmem.ai

   AI workspace that answers questions and drafts from saved notes, with search, meeting transcription, and free access.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $9/mo
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3. 2
   Y

   yWriterspacejock.com

   Free offline drafting tool for phones and computers, with publishing tools and version history.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · $5.49 one-time
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   O

   Obsidianobsidian.md

   Offline note library for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android, with a free plan and paid option.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $50/yr
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5. 4
   J

   Joplinjoplinapp.org

   Offline note app with sharing and co-editing; works on desktop, mobile, web, and supports self-hosting and an API.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from €2.99/mo
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6. 5
   N

   Notesnooknotesnook.com

   Offline notes on Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web, and Windows; free plan, 14-day trial, paid from $1.67/mo annually.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $1.99/mo
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   MO

   Microsoft OneNotemicrosoft.com

   Offline shared notes with live collaboration on web, Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android; free plan, paid from $9.99/user/mo.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
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   GK

   Google Keepkeep.google.com

   Free note service with offline access on Android, iOS, and web, plus a Chrome extension.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $7/mo
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   N

   Novlrnovlr.org

   Browser writing app with publishing, co-editing, version history, and offline mode; free plan and paid option.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $8/mo
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10. 9
    H

    Heptabaseheptabase.com

    Offline note app with sharing for web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android; offers free and paid plans.

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $8.99/mo
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    L

    Logseqlogseq.com

    Free offline note app with sharing and co-editing, plus Zotero integration; available on desktop, web, and mobile.

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $5/mo
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    S

    Simplenotesimplenote.com

    Simplenote is a note-taking app that syncs notes across devices.

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    B

    Bearbear.app

    Offline note app for iOS, Mac, and web, with sharing, a free plan, a 7-day trial, and paid plans.

    6.5 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $29.99/yr
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    R

    Reflectreflect.app

    Offline note app for web, iOS, macOS and Chrome, with a free plan and paid plans from $10/user/mo.

    6.5 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $99/yr
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    D

    Dabbledabblewriter.com

    Book-writing app with co-editing, publishing, version history, and offline mode; 14-day trial, then paid plans.

    6.3 APIOpenFree From $19/mo
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    A

    Anytypeanytype.io

    Offline notes app with sharing for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android; includes a free plan.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    M

    Manuskripttheologeek.ch

    Free offline desktop writing tool with outlines, word or time goals, and broad export options.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    T

    Tanatana.inc

    Meeting platform with local call capture and AI agents for issues, follow-up emails, CRM updates and decisions.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $2,030/mo
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    S

    Scrivenerliteratureandlatte.com
    6.2 APIOpenFree —
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    N

    NotePlannoteplan.co

    Paid offline note planner with sharing on iOS, Mac, and web; starts at $8.33/user/mo annually and includes a trial.

    6.2 APIOpenFree From $99/yr
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    WA

    Write.aswrite.as
    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $6/mo
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    RR

    Roam Researchroamresearch.com

    Offline note outliner with sharing across devices, plus API and extension integrations.

    6.1 APIOpenFree From $15/mo
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    C

    Craftcraft.do
    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    S

    Storyiststoryist.com

    Project drafting app for iPhone, iPad and Mac, from $19, with publishing tools and version history.

    6.0 APIOpenFree —
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    SN

    Standard Notesstandardnotes.com

    Note app with a free plan, offline access and optional upgrades from $90 a year.

    6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $90/yr
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    B

    bibiscobibisco.com

    Book-writing software with publishing tools on web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android; free plan.

    6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier · from €29.99/yr
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How to choose

Which platforms does it need to run on?

Choose an app that covers the devices you use. The comparison lists macOS, iOS, web, Windows, Android, and Linux support.

Web access can help on computers without a native app, while desktop and mobile entries matter for work away from a browser.

Does it offer a free plan or trial?

Check the Free plan and trial fields separately: a trial may provide temporary access, while a free plan has no stated subscription charge.

Paid starting prices vary. Bear lists paid plans from $2.99 per user per month with a 7-day trial; Joplin lists paid plans from €2.99 per month with a 14-day trial.

Which writing features should you compare?

Compare Markdown support, live collaboration, and export formats against the way you write and share documents.

Markdown is plain-text formatting with simple symbols. Live collaboration lets people work in the same document at the same time.

Will it work without an internet connection and sync later?

Use the Offline access and Cross-device sync fields together. Offline access matters when a connection is unavailable; sync keeps changes available across supported devices.

How can you get your notes out?

Review the Export formats field before moving existing work or planning future migrations. Select a format that fits the apps where you will edit or share the files.

Questions

Which note apps work on Windows and Mac?

Check the Platforms fields for Windows and macOS support. The list also records web, iOS, Android, and Linux availability.

What note apps have a free plan?

The Free plan field marks whether an app has a free plan. Pricing notes also show paid starting prices and trial lengths when listed.

Which writing apps support Markdown?

Use the Markdown support comparison field to find apps that list Markdown support.

Can these apps work offline?

Check the Offline access field. Cross-device sync is a separate field showing whether changes can move between supported devices.

How do I compare note app exports?

Review Export formats and match the listed formats to the software where you plan to edit, archive, or share your notes.

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