Side by side
Squid vs Tot
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 Android
Squid provides extensive handwriting, PDF, and presentation tools on Android, with offline storage and sharing integrations. Review which premium, education, and cloud capabilities your workflow requires.
Visit Squid Free plan iPhoneMac
Tot focuses on organized text editing across Apple devices, with color-coded notes, synchronization, backups, and Shortcuts support. The free plan covers Mac, iPhone, and iPad, while platform-specific offerings and the macOS requirement should be checked before choosing.
Visit TotThe facts
| Squid | Tot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Tot Mini: $1.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Squid | Tot |
| Website | squidnotes.com | tot.rocks |
| On note-taking apps | #120 of 216 | #124 of 216 |
Squid: what it does well
- Works completely offline
- Vector strokes remain clear when zoomed
- Imports and annotates PDFs
- Supports active pens and pressure sensitivity
- Exports PDF, PNG, and JPEG
What to know first
- Available on Android only
- Premium content is restricted after expiry
- Individual purchases exclude cloud backup
- EDU license costs 4.00 USD yearly
Tot: what it does well
- Works across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
- Syncs text with iCloud
- Converts text to Markdown
- Includes automatic backups
- Supports Apple Shortcuts actions
What to know first
- Mac app requires macOS 14.0 or later
- Free plan covers Mac, iPhone, and iPad
- Other named plans have no listed prices