Amplenote vs Beaver Notes
Amplenote
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Beaver Notes
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| Figure | Amplenote | Beaver Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.49/mo | $4/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 11 | 5 |
| Spec score · Notes apps | 9.5 (#1) | 8.7 (#17) |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 9.4 (#5) | 8.4 (#68) |
| Encryption | Standard note content uses client-side AES-256-CBC encryption, while Vault keys are never transmitted to Amplenote servers. | The security model describes AES-256-GCM encryption for note content and assets at rest, plus optional encryption of sync data when app-level encryption is enabled. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Google Calendar,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,Apple Calendar,Siri Shortcuts,IFTTT,Pipedream,Google Drive | Dropbox,OneDrive,iCloud,Syncthing,Nextcloud |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android,chrome_extension,api | The installation guide documents Windows, macOS, and Linux installs, including Windows portable builds and Linux Flatpak, DEB, RPM, AUR, and AppImage options. |
| Product | Amplenote combines notes, tasks, and calendar scheduling across four modes: Jots, Notes, Tasks, and Calendar. | Beaver Notes describes itself as a local-first, open-source notes app with no cloud, AI, or tracking on its homepage. |
Plans
Amplenote
- PersonalPriced on request
- ProPriced on request
- UnlimitedPriced on request
- FounderPriced on request
- PersonalFree
- Pro$5.84 a month
- Pro$5.84 a year
- Unlimited$10 a year
- Unlimited$10 a month
- Founder$20 a year
Beaver Notes
- FreeFree
- Starter$4 a month
- Pro$9 a month
- Team$12 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Amplenote
Amplenote combines notes, tasks, and calendar scheduling in four modes: Jots, Notes, Tasks, and Calendar. It is available through web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, and API access, with offline use. Users can share notes and collaborate in real time. Tasks can be placed on Amplenote’s calendar and, on Pro or higher, synchronized with Google, Outlook, or Apple calendars. Integrations also include Siri Shortcuts, IFTTT, Pipedream, and Google Drive. The service follows a freemium model with a free plan and 15-day trial. Personal is for non-commercial use and limits uploads to 5 MB; Pro permits larger uploads and unlimited devices, while Unlimited and Founder also list unlimited devices. Native desktop apps require Pro, Unlimited, or Founder, although downloadable PWAs are supported. Standard notes are not end-to-end encrypted by default, and attachments are not encrypted, including with Vault Notes.
Beaver Notes
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