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What it is

Milanote organizes creative projects by arranging notes, images, videos, sketches and other material on boards. Its listed workflows include moodboarding, brainstorming, storyboarding, creative writing, visual project management, whiteboarding, mind mapping and remote work. Users can invite others to edit or comment, or share a read-only board that does not require a Milanote login. The Web Clipper saves text, images, links and video; boards can embed media from services such as YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud and Spotify. Milanote offers web access, desktop apps for Mac and Windows, and mobile apps for iOS and Android. Mobile apps require an internet connection to view and edit boards, and mobile users can display tables but not edit them. The free plan includes 100 notes, images or links, 10 file uploads and unlimited shared boards. Pay per person costs $9.99 a month billed annually, or $12.50 billed monthly, and includes unlimited notes, images, links, uploads and shared boards. Milanote says customer data is encrypted at rest and in transit.

Spec sheet

What it does
Milanote organizes creative ideas and projects on visual boards combining notes, images, videos, sketches, links and files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · milanote.com
Purpose
Milanote describes itself as a tool for organizing creative projects, combining notes, images, videos, sketches, and other content.Read 29 Sep 2026 · milanote.com
Intended users
Milanote presents the product for creative professionals and teams such as filmmakers, writers, designers, photographers, marketers, and content creators.Read 29 Sep 2026 · milanote.com
Free plan
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · milanote.com
Paid from
9.99Read 19 Sep 2026 · milanote.com
Support
Milanote offers live chat through the in-app help menu and email support, and says it normally replies within 24 hours.Read 29 Sep 2026 · help.milanote.com
Headquarters
Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaRead 23 Sep 2026 · milanote.com
API status
An independent developer reference reports that Milanote has no public API or official MCP server as of October 11, 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cotlet.dev
Apps
Milanote offers Mac and Windows desktop apps and iOS and Android apps; its mobile apps require an internet connection to view and edit boards.Read 29 Sep 2026 · milanote.com
Audio and video
Boards can embed video from YouTube or Vimeo and audio from services including Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube Music, Bandcamp, Mixcloud, and Apple Music shared links.Read 29 Sep 2026 · help.milanote.com
Authentication
Milanote supports Google and Apple OAuth, and says it does not support Active Directory, SAML, or WS-Fed at this time.Read 29 Sep 2026 · help.milanote.com
Brainstorming
The product supports online brainstorming workshops with teams.Read 15 Oct 2026 · milanote.com
Browser extensions
Web clipping is supported through Chrome and Safari extensions, with Firefox ingestion listed by TrustRadius.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Collaboration
Boards support edit, comment and view permissions, real-time editing, notifications and sharing by link.Read 15 Oct 2026 · milanote.com
Company founded and size
LinkedIn lists Milanote as founded in 2016 with 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · au.linkedin.com
Company headquarters
LinkedIn lists headquarters in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, at 20–24 Guildford Lane.Read 15 Oct 2026 · au.linkedin.com
Company legal name
The service operator is Milanote Pty Ltd, Australian Business Number 81 609 368 443.Read 15 Oct 2026 · milanote.com
Content types
Supported content includes PDFs, design files, animated GIFs, videos, audio, tables, drawings, documents, maps and to-do lists.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.milanote.com
Creative workflows
Its listed uses include moodboarding, brainstorming, storyboarding, creative writing, visual project management, whiteboarding, mind mapping, and remote work.Read 29 Sep 2026 · milanote.com
Desktop downloads
Milanote offers a downloadable Mac app and a Windows installable web app.Read 15 Oct 2026 · milanote.com
Documentation
The help center contains articles covering content types, formatting, boards, sharing, billing, apps and troubleshooting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.milanote.com
Embedded content
Link cards can display content from services including YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, Google Maps, CodePen, Instagram, Dribbble, Slideshare, Prezi, Marvel, and Airtable.Read 29 Sep 2026 · help.milanote.com
Embedded links
Link cards can embed YouTube, Vimeo, TED, SoundCloud, Google Maps, CodePen, Instagram, Dribbble, Flickr, Slideshare, Prezi, Marvel and Airtable content.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.milanote.com
Encryption
Milanote says customer data is encrypted at rest with AES-256 and in transit with TLS 1.2 or greater.Read 29 Sep 2026 · help.milanote.com
Image library
The built-in image search is powered by Pexels and provides millions of free photos.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.milanote.com
Infinite canvas
The interface provides a drag-and-drop infinite canvas for arranging cards and media.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Licence
Milanote is proprietary software; its terms identify Milanote Pty Ltd as owner of the service and company-created intellectual property.Read 15 Oct 2026 · milanote.com
Limit: free-tier cap
Reviewers complain that the free account limit of 100 cards is reached quickly and that paid storage feels expensive.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: missing features
Reviewers mention missing calendar functionality, limited task tracking and lack of edit history or advanced customization.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Limit: mobile experience
Reviewers report that mobile and iPad versions have fewer capabilities, occasional freezes, disappearing items and other bugs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: performance
Reviewers report slowdowns or lag on large boards and occasional update-related formatting problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: search
A Trustpilot reviewer says a search update made finding older boards difficult by prioritizing recent items and matching content instead of board names.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Mobile limitation
The mobile apps can display tables but do not support table editing, which requires desktop or tablet use.Read 29 Sep 2026 · help.milanote.com
Mobile support
The iPhone and iPad apps create, edit and view boards, upload media, support Apple Pencil sketches and notifications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Moodboarding
Users can create shareable moodboards by arranging visual material on boards.Read 15 Oct 2026 · milanote.com
Praise: creative workflows
Reviewers describe Milanote as effective for brainstorming, moodboards, project organization and creative collaboration.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: visual usability
Reviewers repeatedly praise the attractive interface, intuitive drag-and-drop boards, ease of learning and visual organization.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Privacy compliance
The privacy policy says the company follows Australian Privacy Principles and GDPR principles.Read 15 Oct 2026 · milanote.com
Project management
Boards combine project information, assets, briefs, conversations and task lists for visual project planning.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.6 out of 5 from 544 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Capterra
4.7 out of 5 from 64 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.5 out of 5 from 42 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
4.7 out of 5 from 64 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Trustpilot
3.2 out of 5 from 8 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Rating on TrustRadius
9.1 out of 10 from 12 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Security encryption
Milanote states that data at rest uses AES-256 and data in transit uses TLS 1.2 or later, with daily encrypted backups.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.milanote.com
Security limitations
Milanote says it does not provide SOC 2 reports and is not currently HIPAA compliant.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.milanote.com
Security limits
Milanote says it does not currently provide SOC 2 reports or other individual audits and is not HIPAA-compliant.Read 29 Sep 2026 · help.milanote.com
Self-hosting
Milanote is delivered as SaaS and no self-hosted deployment is described.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Storyboarding
Storyboards can map visuals, narration and scene sequence.Read 15 Oct 2026 · milanote.com
Sync
Content is cloud-synced across devices with automatic saving.Read 15 Oct 2026 · milanote.com
Templates
Milanote provides customizable templates for workflows such as filmmaking, UX design and game development.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Visual note taking
Notes can be arranged spatially on flexible boards instead of only in linear documents.Read 15 Oct 2026 · milanote.com
Web clipper
A browser extension saves webpages, images, videos, text and links directly to boards.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.milanote.com

Plans and prices

Free Free 100 notes, images or links · 10 file uploads · Unlimited shared boards Read 29 Sep 2026 · milanote.com
Pay per person $9.99 a month billed annually; or $12.50 billed monthly Unlimited notes, images or links · Unlimited file uploads · Unlimited shared boards Read 29 Sep 2026 · milanote.com
Team $49 a month billed annually For up to a selected number of people · Unlimited notes, images or links · Unlimited file uploads · Unlimited shared boards Read 19 Sep 2026 · milanote.com
Free Free no time limit 100 notes, images or links · 10 file uploads · unlimited shared boards Read 15 Oct 2026 · milanote.com
Professional $9.99 a month annually; $12.50 billed monthly unlimited notes, images or links · unlimited file uploads · unlimited shared boards Read 15 Oct 2026 · milanote.com
Team $49 a month annually unlimited notes, images or links · unlimited file uploads · unlimited shared boards · up to selected number of people Read 15 Oct 2026 · milanote.com
Upgrade your team $49 a month billed annually · For up to [Select] people Unlimited notes, images or links · Unlimited file uploads · Unlimited shared boards Read 29 Sep 2026 · milanote.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports a wide range of creative workflows
  • Read-only boards can be shared without a login
  • Web Clipper saves text, images, links and video
  • Available on web, desktop and mobile

Limits

  • Mobile apps need internet to view and edit boards
  • Tables can be displayed but not edited on mobile
  • Free plan limits uploads to 10 files

Who it suits

Milanote suits creative professionals and teams, including filmmakers, writers, designers, photographers, marketers and content creators. It is useful for people who want to collect visual and written material on collaborative boards.

Verdict

Milanote combines visual project organization with collaboration and broad media embedding. Check the free plan’s item and upload limits, and note the mobile table-editing restriction.

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