Amplenote vs RedNotebook
Amplenote
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| Figure | Amplenote | RedNotebook |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.49/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 11 | 2 |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 9.4 (#5) | 8.3 (#86) |
| Attachment limitation | Attachments such as images and PDFs are not encrypted, including when associated with Vault Notes. | Inserted images and files are linked to but not copied into the journal directory, so they need separate backups if stored elsewhere. |
| Encryption | Standard note content uses client-side AES-256-CBC encryption, while Vault keys are never transmitted to Amplenote servers. | The documentation recommends encrypting the journal folder or home partition with an external tool such as TrueCrypt. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Rating on G2 | 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews | 4.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews |
| Support | The Personal plan does not include customer support; Amplenote’s help site directs users to support by email, Reddit, or Discord. | The maker points users to bundled or online help, GitHub discussions, and the GitHub issue tracker for bug reports. |
| What it does | Amplenote combines Jots, long-form Notes, Tasks and Calendar scheduling in one productivity application. | RedNotebook is a desktop diary for formatting, tagging and searching journal entries. |
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
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.
RedNotebook
RedNotebook has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.