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MarginNote

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Spec score 8.7 #37 of 216 in Note-taking apps

Spec sheet

Purpose
MarginNote keeps reading highlights, mind-map notes, and flashcards together in a study set.Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com
Supported platforms
macos,iosRead 20 Sep 2026 · marginnote.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · marginnote.com
Integrations
The research workflow page says users can drop PDFs from Zotero, Dropbox, or iCloud into a MarginNote notebook.Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com
Founded
2013Read 28 Sep 2026 · marginnote.com
AI features
The AI can summarize chapters, surface key terms, and generate quiz questions that users can accept, edit, or reject.Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com
Anki compatibility
The Anki page says MarginNote supports importing and exporting APKG decks, including standard card types and image occlusion.Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com
Automatic cards
The site says every highlight becomes a card automatically.Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com
Export
The research workflow page lists export to Markdown, OPML, Anki, and mind-map formats.Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com
Mind maps
MarginNote lists 10 mind-map styles, including tree, fishbone, timeline, concept map, and matrix.Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com
Notable limit
The FAQ states there is currently no official BYOK option for user-provided OpenAI or Claude API keys.Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com
Note sharing
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · marginnote.com
OCR
OCR supports equations, tables, and handwriting; advanced OCR is listed as a Max feature.Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com
Offline access
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · marginnote.com
Offline use
The homepage states that MarginNote works offline.Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com
Real-time collaboration
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · marginnote.com
Spaced repetition
MarginNote includes FSRS spaced repetition and says it gives each card a personally optimal next review.Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com
Support contact
The pricing page directs institutional bulk purchase inquiries to [email protected] and says the team replies in 1–2 business days.Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com
Supported files
The product supports PDF, EPUB, web pages, and video.Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com
Sync
The site says Mac and iPad highlights sync across devices via iCloud.Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com
Trial terms
The pricing page lists a 14-day trial for Pro Lifetime and the DMG plans, and a 1-month trial for Max Annual.Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com

Plans and prices

Pro lifetime $12.99 a month Permanent license; iPhone/iPad only iPhone/iPad only · 500 AI credits Read 20 Sep 2026 · marginnote.com
Max annual $16.99 a year Includes a 1-month free trial iPhone, iPad, and Mac · 500 AI credits per month Read 20 Sep 2026 · marginnote.com
Max lifetime $51.99 a month Permanent license; monthly AI credits stop after 3 years iPhone, iPad, and Mac · 500 AI credits per month · 3 years of monthly AI credits Read 20 Sep 2026 · marginnote.com
DMG Standard Price not published Mac only Read 20 Sep 2026 · marginnote.com
DMG Premium upgrade Price not published Mac only Read 20 Sep 2026 · marginnote.com
Premium upgrade pack (Mac DMG) $10, paid once + $10 upgrade pack Add-on to Standard · Mac only · no monthly AI credits included Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com
Pro Lifetime (App Store) $12.99, paid once One-time iPhone and iPad only · 500 AI credits one-time gift · no Mac access Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com
Max Annual Subscription (App Store) $16.99 a year $16.99/year; auto-renews after a 1-month free trial iPhone, iPad, and Mac · 500 AI credits per month while subscribed Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com
Standard (Mac DMG) $35, paid once $35 one-time Mac only · no monthly AI credits · installer includes a 14-day trial Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com
Max Lifetime (App Store) $51.99, paid once One-time iPhone, iPad, and Mac · 500 AI credits per month for the first 3 years Read 11 Oct 2026 · marginnote.com

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