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Noteshelf vs Recall
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 AndroidiPhoneMac+1
Noteshelf 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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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2
Recall brings saved media and notes together with chat, knowledge connections, and review tools. Consider the Free summary limit and the read-only MCP access if those capabilities matter to your workflow.
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| Noteshelf | Recall | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $9.99, paid once | Plus: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Recall |
| Website | noteshelf.net | recall.it |
| On note-taking apps | #43 of 216 | #39 of 216 |
Noteshelf: what it does well
- Works across Android, iOS, macOS and Windows
- Annotates PDFs with several mark-up tools
- Records audio for later playback
- Converts handwriting to searchable text
- Connects with major storage services
What to know first
- Free plan limits users to three notebooks
- Premium costs $9.99 a month
- AI sends current-page content for processing
Recall: what it does well
- Stores unlimited content and notes on the Free plan.
- Connects related saved items in a knowledge graph.
- Supports offline access across listed platforms.
- Users can access, export, or delete their data.
What to know first
- Free plan allows 10 AI summaries per month.
- MCP access to the knowledge base is read-only for now.
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