Productivity·Standings
Notes Apps: Compare Platforms, Pricing and Free Plans
Notes apps capture, organize and revisit written information; platform support and pricing usually decide which one fits your setup.
Use the board to compare where an app runs, its pricing model and trial terms. The signal score is out of 10, with marks for a public API, open-source code and a free tier.
- 83 platforms
- 2 with a public API on this page
- 25 with a free tier
- Checked 23 Oct 2026
- 1 M
Milanotemilanote.comA visual workspace for notes and project material on web, desktop, and mobile, with a free plan.
- 2 A
Amplenoteamplenote.comOffline notes app with sharing and live collaboration on mobile, desktop, web, extensions, and API.
- 3 MA
Mem Agentmem.aiMem Agent builds a continuously updated picture of a user's tasks, projects and goals, then helps with follow-through.
- 4 S
Supernotessupernotes.appSupernotes is a collaborative note-taking service for ideas, records, tasks and lists built around digital notecards.
- 5 G
Goodnotesgoodnotes.comGoodnotes is a note-taking and PDF-markup app for handwritten or typed notes, documents, and whiteboards.
- 6 N
Notionnotion.com - 7 O
Obsidianobsidian.md - 8 TTiddlyWikitiddlywiki.com
TiddlyWiki is a non-linear notebook for capturing, organising and sharing complex information, including notes, to-do lists, projects and websites.
- 9 J
Joplinjoplinapp.orgA notes app with shared live editing and offline use; free plan, paid from €2.99/month.
- 10 NNotesnooknotesnook.com
- 11 HHelixNoteshelixnotes.com
A free notes app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, and Windows, with offline access.
- 12 NNotesHubabout.noteshub.app
NotesHub is a cross-platform, vendor-agnostic Markdown-based note-taking app.
- 13 N
Notabilitynotability.comAn offline notes app on Android, iOS, Mac, web, and Windows; free plan plus 30-day trial.
- 14 GKGoogle Keepkeep.google.com
A free notes app for Android, iOS, web, and Chrome that works offline.
- 15 H
Heptabaseheptabase.comA notes app with sharing and offline use on phones, computers, and web; free plan, paid from $8.99/month annually.
- 16 NNoterivnoteriv.com
Noteriv is an open-source, Markdown-first note-taking app for writing, organizing, and connecting ideas.
- 17 Q
QOwnNotesqownnotes.orgQOwnNotes is a GPL-licensed plain-text Markdown note-taking application for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- 18 W
Workflowyworkflowy.comWorkflowy describes itself as a note-taking app built around a single, infinite document and list.
- 19 LBLinwood Butterflybutterfly.linwood.dev
A free notes app with offline access, sharing, and live collaboration for web, desktop, and mobile.
- 20 L
Logseqlogseq.comA free notes app that works offline, supports sharing and live collaboration, and connects to Zotero.
- 21 S
Simplenotesimplenote.comSimplenote is a note-taking app that syncs notes across devices.
- 22 B
Bearbear.appOffline notes with sharing on iOS, macOS, web, and extensions; paid tier from $2.99 monthly.
- 23 R
Reflectreflect.appReflect Open is a local-first note-taking app for daily notes, linked thinking, and private AI over users’ own files.
- 24 ZZimzim-wiki.org
Zim is a graphical text editor for maintaining a collection of linked wiki pages on a desktop.
- 25 D
Disorganizedgetdisorganized.comOffline notes app for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows with a free plan.
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How to choose
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Choose an app that supports the devices you use. The board covers macOS, Windows, iOS, web, Linux and Android, so check the platform labels before deciding.
If you switch between a computer and phone, confirm support for both rather than assuming a desktop app has a mobile version.
Do you need a free plan or trial?
A free plan lets you start without payment, while a trial gives temporary access to paid features. Check the pricing note for the exact terms.
Examples include Atlas Notes and BriskNote with free plans. Amplenote lists a free plan and a 15-day trial; Bear lists a free plan and a 7-day trial.
How much can a paid plan cost?
Compare the billing unit as well as the price. AppFlowy lists paid plans from $12.50 per user per month, Bear from $2.99 per user per month, and Beaver Notes from $4 per month.
A free plan may cover basic use, but check the entry's pricing note for the paid upgrade and trial length.
Does it need an API or open-source code?
Check the API and open-source marks when connections or code access matter. A public API is a documented way for other apps to connect.
If you need to read or change the code, review the licence and project details shown for that entry before choosing.
Questions
What platforms do notes apps support?
The board covers macOS, Windows, iOS, web, Linux and Android. Check an entry's platform labels for the devices you use.
Which notes apps have a free plan?
The list includes free-plan options such as Atlas Notes, BriskNote, Amplenote and Bear. Read the pricing note for limits and paid upgrades.
Which notes apps offer a free trial?
Trial terms vary. Amplenote lists 15 days, CintaNotes 10 days and Bear 7 days. Check the entry for its current terms.
How are notes apps scored?
The signal score is out of 10 and uses published use, public API, documentation depth, open-source code and free-tier signals with stated percentage shares.
How do I compare paid note-taking apps?
Compare the listed billing unit, starting price, free plan and trial. For example, prices may be per user per month or per month.
Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure