Amplenote vs ZenNotes
Amplenote
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| Figure | Amplenote | ZenNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.49/mo | $1/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 11 | 6 |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 9.4 (#5) | 8.9 (#25) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Google Calendar,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,Apple Calendar,Siri Shortcuts,IFTTT,Pipedream,Google Drive | Git,iCloud,Dropbox,Claude Code,Claude Desktop,Codex |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android,chrome_extension,api | macOS,Windows,Linux,iOS,Android,self-hosted browser |
| Self-hosting | The reviewed first-party pages describe hosted applications and do not provide a self-hosting package. | The free open-source web app can be self-hosted using the published Docker image and opened in a browser on the user's network. |
| Support | The Personal plan does not include customer support; Amplenote’s help site directs users to support by email, Reddit, or Discord. | The maker directs privacy questions to the project's GitHub issues and Discord community. |
| What it does | Amplenote combines Jots, long-form Notes, Tasks and Calendar scheduling in one productivity application. | ZenNotes is a keyboard-first notes app that stores notes as plain Markdown files in a vault. |
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
ZenNotes
- ZenNotes appFree
- 10 vaults add-on$1 a month
- 25 vaults add-on$2 a month
- 10 GB storage add-on$3 a month
- Publish to the web add-on$3 a month
- ZenNotes Cloud$5 a month
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.