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Nodebook
by Nodebook
What Nodebook is
Nodebook is a study and reading app that turns material from documents and other sources into mind-map nodes. Its built-in reader handles PDF, EPUB and TXT files. Users can import documents, highlight text or images, and arrange the selected passages as draggable nodes on an infinite canvas, with links back to their sources. The listed input options also include HTML documents, video, audio and web articles imported by URL or text-fragment link. Nodebook says its scanned-PDF OCR supports 12 languages, and its formula OCR converts handwritten or printed formulas to LaTeX. Export options include PNG, PDF, FreeMind, Word and MS Office, depending on the feature or plan. The native app works offline, with offline use listed for Windows, Android and iOS. Nodebook Max adds cloud synchronization, project collaboration and sharing, file sharing and online version history. A free plan offers document reading, limited snippets, offline work and mind-map preview. Plus is listed at $39.99, paid once, with a one-time purchase note; Max is $8.99 a month, and yearly upfront billing is listed at $7.49/month. A 14-day trial is also listed.
Who it suits
Nodebook suits students and readers who want to collect passages from documents and organize them visually, including people working offline. Its Plus and Max plans may suit users who need full map editing, exports, flashcards, cloud sync or collaboration.
What it does well
- Turns highlighted text and images into draggable mind-map nodes.
- Links map snippets back to their source material.
- Scanned-PDF OCR supports 12 languages.
- Formula OCR converts formulas to LaTeX.
- Native app supports offline use on Windows, Android and iOS.
- Max includes collaboration and online version history.
What to know first
- The free plan limits text snippets and mind maps to preview.
- Full mind-map editing and export are part of Plus.
- Cloud sync and collaboration are part of Max.
Limits
The free plan provides document reading, limited text snippets, offline work and mind-map preview. Plus is listed at $39.99, paid once and adds full mind-map editing, flashcards and export; Max is $8.99 a month, with cloud synchronization, collaboration and online version history. A 14-day trial is listed.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free forever · Document reader · Limited text snippets · Offline work · Mind-map preview | Free |
| Plus | One-time purchase · Full mind-map editing · Offline work · Flashcards · Export | $39.99, paid once |
| Max | Billed monthly; cancel anytime · Cloud synchronization · Full-featured web app · Collaboration · Online version history | $8.99 a month |
| Darmowy | PDF/EPUB reader · limited text snippets · offline on Windows, Android, iOS | Free |
| Nodebook Plus | one-time purchase · Full mind-map editing · custom documents · links · flashcards · export · offline on Windows, Android, iOS | $39.99, paid once |
| Nodebook Max | monthly; $7.49/month when paid yearly upfront · Cloud sync · full-featured web app · collaboration · online version history | $8.99 a month |
As nodebook.me lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://nodebook.me/.
- Choose the free plan or review the listed Plus and Max plans.
- Use the web app or choose a listed platform: Windows, Android or iOS.
- Import a document or add a web article by URL or text-fragment link.
- Highlight material to create snippets and arrange them on a mind map.
Verdict
Choose Nodebook if you want to build study maps from reading material, with offline access and source links. Plus is listed as a one-time purchase at $39.99, paid once, while Max is $8.99 a month; the free plan is limited to reading, snippets and map previews. Look elsewhere if you need a workflow without those plan distinctions or listed export options.
Questions
Is Nodebook free?
Yes. Its Free plan is listed as free, with free-forever billing. It includes document reading, limited text snippets, offline work and mind-map preview.
What do the paid plans cost?
Plus is listed at $39.99, paid once, billed as a one-time purchase. Max is listed at $8.99 a month; the site also lists $7.49/month when paid yearly upfront.
Which platforms does Nodebook support?
The listed platforms are web, Windows, iOS and Android. Offline use is listed for Windows, Android and iOS.
Can I use Nodebook offline?
Yes. Offline work is included in the Free plan, and offline use is listed for Windows, Android and iOS.
What can I export?
Listed export formats include PNG, PDF, FreeMind, Word and MS Office. Export availability depends on the feature description or plan.
Does Nodebook support collaboration?
Yes. Nodebook Max includes project collaboration and sharing, file sharing, cloud synchronization and online version history.
Facts from Nodebook's own pages
- Audience
- The site presents Nodebook as a study and reading tool and describes it as an alternative to MarginNote, LiquidText and Heptabase. · nodebook.me, 8 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- Nodebook Max includes real-time cloud sync, project collaboration and sharing, file sharing, and online version history. · nodebook.me, 8 Oct 2026
- Data rights
- The privacy policy describes GDPR access, correction, deletion, portability and objection rights for users in the European Economic Area. · nodebook.me, 8 Oct 2026
- Export
- The site lists export to PNG, FreeMind, Word, MS Office and PDF, depending on the feature description or plan. · nodebook.me, 8 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- PNG,PDF,FreeMind,Word,MS Office · nodebook.me, 20 Sept 2026
- Formats
- The site lists PDF, EPUB, TXT and HTML documents, plus video, audio and web articles imported by URL or text-fragment link. · nodebook.me, 8 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · nodebook.me, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Poland · nodebook.me, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The privacy policy identifies Google Cloud for authentication and database storage, Google Sign-In as an optional login method, Paddle for payment processing, and Google Play for Android distribution. · nodebook.me, 8 Oct 2026
- OCR
- Nodebook says scanned-PDF OCR supports 12 languages and its formula OCR converts handwritten or printed formulas to LaTeX. · nodebook.me, 8 Oct 2026
- Offline
- The native app works offline, and the site lists offline use on Windows, Android and iOS. · nodebook.me, 8 Oct 2026
- Offline mode
- Yes · nodebook.me, 20 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- web,windows,ios,android · nodebook.me, 20 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says imported PDF, EPUB and TXT files stay on the device and are never uploaded to Nodebook’s servers. · nodebook.me, 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Nodebook combines mind mapping with built-in PDF, EPUB and TXT reading; highlighted passages become draggable nodes on an infinite mind-map canvas. · nodebook.me, 8 Oct 2026
- Real-time collaboration
- Yes · nodebook.me, 20 Sept 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says cloud data is stored on Google Cloud infrastructure and transmitted over HTTPS, with reasonable technical measures to protect it. · nodebook.me, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site invites users to contact the maker, report bugs or suggest features; the privacy policy lists [email protected] for privacy questions. · nodebook.me, 8 Oct 2026
- Workflow
- Users can import documents, highlight text or images, and organize the resulting snippets on a mind map with links back to their sources. · nodebook.me, 8 Oct 2026
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