Amplenote vs Notebooks
Amplenote
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| Figure | Amplenote | Notebooks |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.49/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 11 | 5 |
| Spec score · Notes apps | 9.5 (#1) | 8.3 (#32) |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 9.4 (#5) | 8.3 (#84) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Google Calendar,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,Apple Calendar,Siri Shortcuts,IFTTT,Pipedream,Google Drive | iCloud,Dropbox,WebDAV,TextExpander,WePrint,OmniFocus,Things,Firetask,Ideabook,Appigo Todo |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android,chrome_extension,api | ios,macos,windows |
| Product | Amplenote combines notes, tasks, and calendar scheduling across four modes: Jots, Notes, Tasks, and Calendar. | Notebooks describes itself as a writing app, text and Markdown editor, personal wiki and Zettelkasten, file organizer, task manager, and PDF and eBook creator. |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | No |
| Support | The Personal plan does not include customer support; Amplenote’s help site directs users to support by email, Reddit, or Discord. | The maker provides FAQ pages, documentation, quickstart guides, and an email contact option for questions. |
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
Notebooks
- Notebooks for iPhone and iPadPrice not published
- Notebooks for iPhone and iPadPriced on request
- Notebooks for Mac (Mac App Store)$43.99, paid once
- Notebooks for Mac (direct purchase)Price not published
- Notebooks for WindowsPrice not published
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.
Notebooks
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