Amplenote vs Penbook
Amplenote
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| Figure | Amplenote | Penbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.49/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | 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 | 4 |
| Spec score · Notes apps | 9.5 (#1) | 8.2 (#40) |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 9.4 (#5) | 8.4 (#66) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Google Calendar,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,Apple Calendar,Siri Shortcuts,IFTTT,Pipedream,Google Drive | Apple Calendar; iCloud |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android,chrome_extension,api | iOS,iPadOS,macOS,Apple Vision |
| Product | Amplenote combines notes, tasks, and calendar scheduling across four modes: Jots, Notes, Tasks, and Calendar. | Penbook is a digital notebook and planner app with Live Paper, stationery, calendars, and layouts for notes, schedules, and creative work. |
| Support | The Personal plan does not include customer support; Amplenote’s help site directs users to support by email, Reddit, or Discord. | Penbook recommends contacting support in the app through Account > Get Support, and lists [email protected] as a contact. |
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
Penbook
- Penbook Premium — yearly subscriptionPrice not published
- FreeFree
- Penbook Premium Lifetime$49.99, paid once
- Penbook PremiumPrice 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.