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Google Keep vs Notesnook

Both stand on note-taking apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Google Keep

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

Google Keep combines notes, reminders, offline access, and shared editing at no cost. Check the shared-note deletion behavior and browser support if those matter to your use.

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Notesnook combines encrypted note-taking with sharing, app locks, and inbox integrations. The free plan allows unlimited notes, but attachment storage and file size are limited, and full offline mode is a paid-plan feature.

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The facts

	Google Keep	Notesnook
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, Extension, iPhone, Web	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Google Workspace Business Starter: $7 per user a month	Essential: $1.99 a month
Plans published	3	12
Maker	Google Keep	Notesnook
Website	keep.google.com	notesnook.com
On note-taking apps	#14 of 216	#18 of 216

Google Keep: what it does well

Free note-taking across web, Android, and iOS
Offline edits sync after reconnecting
Shared notes support real-time collaboration
Reminders can also appear in Google Tasks and Calendar

What to know first

Deleting an owned shared note removes it for everyone
Only the person setting shared-note labels, colors, and pins can see them
Other browsers may lack features

Notesnook: what it does well

Unlimited notes on unlimited devices are included free.
Notes are encrypted before leaving the device.
Apps and sync server are open source under GPLv3.
Published notes can be password protected.
Subscriptions can be cancelled without fees.

What to know first

Free attachment storage is 50 MB per month.
Free users have a 10 MB maximum file size.
Full offline mode is included with paid plans.

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