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Memex vs Neoma
Both stand on personal knowledge management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMac
Memex combines an offline library with source-linked notes and optional study tools. Check Mac compatibility and whether the free library or paid study features better fit your needs.
Visit Memex Free plan iPhoneLinuxMac+2
Neoma combines local Markdown notes with offline use, search, link graphs, and static-site publishing. The free Personal plan covers the listed individual use, while Team and Institutional plans add organisation-focused provisions.
Visit NeomaThe facts
| Memex | Neoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Memex Study Yearly: $39.99 a year | Team: A$22 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | trymemex.com | neomadev.app |
| On personal knowledge management software | #13 of 32 | #9 of 32 |
Memex: what it does well
- Library works without internet access.
- Core use does not require an account.
- Notes can link to a page, passage, or moment.
- AI transcription runs on the device.
What to know first
- Mac requires macOS 14 or later and an M1 chip or later.
- Study Monthly costs $4.99 a month.
- The listed trial lasts 7 days for eligible new subscribers.
Neoma: what it does well
- Notes stay as plain Markdown files in a chosen folder
- Works without a network connection
- Can publish selected notes as a static HTML site
- Personal plan is free
- Available on web, macOS, Windows, Linux, and iOS
What to know first
- Remote images and video embeds are blocked by default
- Desktop and App Store editions are proprietary
- Team costs A$22 a month
- Institutional costs A$4,500 a year