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Best Note-Taking Apps in 2026 — page 2
- 216 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Twos
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4Twos combines daily capture and organization with broad platform and integration support.
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Noteriv
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4Noteriv combines Markdown files with linked-note, visual, study, collaboration, and sync features.
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Standard Notes
by Standard NotesFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Standard Notes covers plain-text note keeping in its free plan, with offline access and device sync. Paid plans add editing features, revision history, storage, and account capacity.
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Pellet
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2Pellet combines broad planning and writing tools with local files, offline use, and multiple calendar options.
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Hillnote
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Hillnote combines markdown-based local workspaces with optional syncing, publishing, and AI assistance.
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TouchNotes
by TouchNotesFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1TouchNotes combines handwriting, document reading, recognition, study tools, and synchronization in one app.
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Memos
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+6Memos gives self-hosters a searchable note timeline with flexible storage and sharing choices.
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ZenNotes
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4ZenNotes offers a free, offline-capable Markdown workflow with broad platform support and several sync choices.
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Heptabase
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Heptabase combines visual knowledge tools with source-based AI and offline desktop access. Review the free-plan exclusions and the limits on editing after a trial or subscription ends.
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Linwood Butterfly
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4Butterfly brings handwriting, sketching, imported materials, and reusable assets together on an infinite canvas.
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Dropbox Paper
by Dropbox PaperFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Dropbox Paper combines collaborative documents with task and timeline features at no charge. Its web-based access and mobile timeline limitation are important to consider.
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Noteshelf
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Noteshelf combines handwriting, PDF, audio and template-based note work across four platforms. The free tier is limited to three notebooks, while Premium expands storage and handwriting features.
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Bear
Free plan APIExtensioniPhone+2Bear offers a capable free local-note option and a Pro tier for sync, security, OCR, and extra exports. Its strongest fit is for users working within Apple’s ecosystem.
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Nota
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1Nota combines local note storage with cloud workspaces, sharing, collaboration, and structured editing.
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SilverBullet
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4SilverBullet combines Markdown-based writing and knowledge links with offline use and collaboration.
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Mem Agent
Free plan APIExtensioniPhone+3Mem combines workspace search, note tools, voice capture, and several integrations. Review its monthly activity allowances and AI-processing privacy details before choosing a plan.
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Dash
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Dash combines offline notes, device-side encryption and local AI support, with free web and iPhone options.
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FUTO Notes
by FUTO NotesFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3FUTO Notes combines local-first storage, Markdown files, and broad platform support without a hosted sync service.
