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Noteshelf vs SilverBullet
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.
Visit Noteshelf Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
SilverBullet combines Markdown-based writing and knowledge links with offline use and collaboration. Its free options cover personal and self-hosted use, while hosted and work-use options have listed prices.
Visit SilverBulletThe facts
| Noteshelf | SilverBullet | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $9.99, paid once | Cloud on PikaPods: $2 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | noteshelf.net | silverbullet.md |
| On note-taking apps | #43 of 216 | #47 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
SilverBullet: what it does well
- Plain Markdown files can be opened in other editors
- Offline work syncs after reconnecting
- Pages support links, tags, and live queries
- Server supports shared spaces and teammate edits
- Free personal and self-hosted options
What to know first
- Shared libraries are marked beta
- Space object graph is experimental
- Desktop Pro costs $50 a year
- Cloud on PikaPods costs $2 a month
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