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Best Notes Apps 2026
Notes apps give you a place to create and keep notes across supported devices and browsers. Use this list to review each tool's platform availability and pricing choices.
The list is ordered for quick comparison by the makers' published details. Check the platforms an app supports, then compare free plans, free trials and paid starting prices where listed.
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Heptabase
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record6.6 Visit
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Joplin
Joplin suits people who want encrypted, offline notes across many platforms, including multimedia and web clips.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record6.6 Visit
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Notesnook
Notesnook suits people who want encrypted notes across desktop, mobile, and web, including those who need note sharing or inbox integrations.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record6.6 Visit
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Workflowy
It suits people who want notes, lists, and linked information in one expandable document.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record6.6 Visit
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Goodnotes
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $11.99 a year Record6.4 Visit Goodnotes may suit people who want to take and share notes across mobile, desktop, and web platforms, including offline.
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Milanote
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $9.99 a month, billed yearly Record6.4 Visit Milanote may suit creative professionals and teams such as filmmakers, writers, designers, photographers, marketers, and content creators.
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Notability
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $11.99 a year Record6.4 Visit Notability suits students and professionals who want notes, recordings, and documents in one workspace.
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SilverBullet
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 $2 a month Record6.3 Visit SilverBullet suits people who want Markdown-based personal notes, documentation, or shared wikis.
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Supernotes
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 £6 a month Record6.3 Visit Supernotes suits individual users who want to organize personal knowledge in linked cards and work across supported devices.
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TheBrain
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 $15 a month, billed yearly Record6.3 Visit TheBrain suits people who want to organize connected information visually across notes, files, links, and projects.
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AppFlowy
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 $6 a month, billed yearly Record6.2 Visit AppFlowy suits individuals and teams looking for a workspace for shared knowledge and projects, with AI tools and collaboration.
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Obsidian
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+3 $50 a year Record6.1 Visit Obsidian suits people who want locally stored notes and a customizable knowledge-work setup.
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Logseq
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $5 a month Record6.0 Visit Logseq may suit students, academics, writers, project managers, and developers looking to organize notes, tasks, or research.
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Neoma
iPhone & iPadWebWindows+2 A$22 a month Record5.9 Visit Neoma suits people who want Markdown notes kept locally, with offline access and a way to publish selected notes as a site.
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FuseBase
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 $32 a month, billed yearly Record5.8 Visit FuseBase says it works best for digital agencies, marketing and creative services, and consulting services.
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Notion
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $10 a month, billed yearly Record5.8 Visit Notion suits individuals organizing projects as well as teams sharing notes and collaborating in real time.
Before you choose
Match the platforms you use
Across this selection, apps work on various combinations of macOS, Windows, iOS, web, Linux and Android. Check the platform list for an app before you choose it.
A web option can help when you switch computers, while a native option may fit a specific phone or desktop setup.
Start with free access
A free pricing model appears on listings such as Atlas Notes and BriskNote. Other apps use freemium plans with a free tier.
Review the free tier's inclusions before transferring notes to a service that requires payment.
Use a trial when offered
Trial periods vary by app. Amplenote offers 15 days, CintaNotes offers 10 days and Bear offers seven days.
A trial gives you time to check an app on its supported platforms before paying.
Check the paid starting price
Examples of listed starting rates are $2.99 per user per month for Bear, $4 per month for Beaver Notes and $12.50 per user per month for AppFlowy.
Verify the billing unit and plan terms on the app's page before you commit.
Questions
What platforms are supported by these notes apps?
The listings span macOS, Windows, iOS, web, Linux and Android. Check each tool's platform details to see whether it works with your setup.
Can I use a notes app for free?
Yes. Free plans or free pricing models appear in the list. Freemium apps may also offer paid upgrades.
Are free trials available for notes apps?
Some are available. Examples include 15 days with Amplenote, 10 days with CintaNotes and seven days with Bear.
What paid starting prices are listed?
The listed entry prices include $2.99 per user per month for Bear, $4 per month for Beaver Notes and $12.50 per user per month for AppFlowy.
Should I choose a native app or a web app?
Choose based on the devices you use. Check whether the app supports your preferred desktop, phone or browser platform before signing up.
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