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Notion vs RedNotebook
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+2
Notion brings notes, databases, collaboration, and search features into a cloud workspace. Review the Free plan's file, block, and guest limits before choosing it for a team.
Visit Notion Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows
RedNotebook offers journal writing, search, backups, and several export formats at no cost. Keep separate backups of linked attachments, and check platform support before installing.
Visit RedNotebookThe facts
| Notion | RedNotebook | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Plus: $10 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | notion.com | rednotebook.app |
| On note-taking apps | #6 of 216 | #2 of 216 |
Notion: what it does well
- Supports offline access and real-time collaboration.
- Available on web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
- Connects with Slack, Google Drive, Figma, and others.
- Supports semantic search and version history.
- Yearly payment saves up to 20%.
What to know first
- Free uploads are limited to 5 MB per file.
- Multi-member Free workspaces have a block limit.
- Free limits external guests to 10.
- Free AI capabilities and Notion AI are trials.
RedNotebook: what it does well
- Works offline on desktop
- Automatic saves and zip backups
- Exports to plain text, HTML, or LaTeX
- Translated into more than 30 languages
What to know first
- Cannot export directly to PDF
- Linked attachments stored elsewhere need separate backups
- macOS is not officially supported
- Package manager versions may be outdated
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