Amplenote vs MarginNote
Amplenote
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| Figure | Amplenote | MarginNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.49/mo | $1.42/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 11 | 10 |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 9.4 (#5) | 8.7 (#37) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Google Calendar,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,Apple Calendar,Siri Shortcuts,IFTTT,Pipedream,Google Drive | The research workflow page says users can drop PDFs from Zotero, Dropbox, or iCloud into a MarginNote notebook. |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Offline use | The applications continue working in new or cached notes offline and synchronize after reconnecting. | The homepage states that MarginNote works offline. |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android,chrome_extension,api | macos,ios |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | No |
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
MarginNote
- Pro lifetime$12.99 a month
- Max annual$16.99 a year
- Max lifetime$51.99 a month
- DMG StandardPrice not published
- DMG Premium upgradePrice not published
- Premium upgrade pack (Mac DMG)$10, paid once
- Pro Lifetime (App Store)$12.99, paid once
- Max Annual Subscription (App Store)$16.99 a year
- Standard (Mac DMG)$35, paid once
- Max Lifetime (App Store)$51.99, paid once
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.
MarginNote
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