Note-taking Software
Capture ideas, organize notes, and build a personal knowledge base. Compare note-taking apps and find the right alternative for how you think and work.
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Obsidian
Free / Catalyst $25 one-time / Obsidian Sync $10/mo / Obsidian Publish $10/mo
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Notion
Free / Plus $10/mo / Pro $20/mo / Enterprise custom
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Obsidian Sync
Obsidian Sync $10/mo
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ClickUp
Free / Unlimited $7/mo / Business $12/mo / Enterprise Custom
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GoodNotes
Free (GoodNotes 5) / $11.99/mo (GoodNotes 6)
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Logseq
Free / Plus $5/mo / Pro $10/mo
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Bear
Free / Bear Pro $3.33/mo or $32.99/year
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Craft
Free / Pro $9.99/mo / Team custom
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Roam Research
Free / $15/mo / $500/year
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Standard Notes
Free / Pro $11.99/year / Pro $14.99/year with unlimited items
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Tana
Beta free / Founding members $100/year
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Amplenote
Free / Supporter $8.33/mo / Sustainer $23.33/mo
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Apple Notes
Free with iCloud
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Dendron
Free / Dendron Plus $20/month / Team $150/month
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GitBook
Free / Pro $8/user/mo / Team $20/member/mo
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Joplin
Free
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Confluence
Free / Standard $5.75/user/mo / Premium $11.50/user/mo / Enterprise custom
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Goblin Tools
Free
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Microsoft OneNote
Free / Microsoft 365 $7/mo or $70/year
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TiddlyWiki
Free
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Evernote
Free / Premium $12.99/mo / Business $17.99/mo
What Is Note-taking Software?
Note-taking apps capture ideas and organize them into a searchable knowledge base. The best fit depends on how you like to structure and revisit information.
How to Choose the Right Note-taking Tool
- Structure — notebooks, tags, or linked notes
- Sync, offline access, and search
- Rich media and formatting support
- Free tier and pricing
What to Read Next
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