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Memex vs Notesk
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.
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 AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Notesk offers broad platform coverage with notebooks, checklists, search, sharing, and synchronization. Its free beta and data controls are useful, but users should understand the limits of server-side encryption and Android availability.
Visit NoteskThe facts
| Memex | Notesk | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Memex Study Yearly: $39.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | trymemex.com | notesk.nl |
| On note-taking apps | #102 of 216 | #106 of 216 |
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.
Notesk: what it does well
- Free beta plan
- Rich-text and Markdown editing
- Full-text search with command palette
- Cross-platform access
- JSON export and account deletion
What to know first
- Encryption is not end-to-end
- Android listing was not yet live
- Servers can technically access synced content
- No named third-party integrations