Google Keep vs Roam Research
Google Keep
keep.google.comRoam Research
roamresearch.comSide by side
| Figure | Google Keep | Roam Research |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7/mo | $15/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 9.1 (#11) | 8.7 (#38) |
| Spec score · Note And Writing Apps | 9.0 (#3) | 8.2 (#18) |
| Spec score · Notes apps | 8.9 (#11) | 8.2 (#42) |
| Collaboration | People can share notes and collaborate on editing them in real time. | The Pro plan includes unlimited collaborators. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Gmail,Google Calendar,Google Chat,Google Drive,Google Docs,Google Sheets,Google Slides | Roam Backend API,Roam Append API,Roam Alpha API,Roam Depot extensions |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,ios,android,chrome_extension | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android,chrome_extension,api |
| Purpose | Keep lets people create and share notes, lists, photos, drawings and audio. | Roam describes itself as a note-taking tool for networked thought. |
Plans
Google Keep
- Google KeepFree
- Google Workspace Business Starter$7 a month
- Google Workspace Business Starter$8.40 a month
Roam Research
- Pro$15 a month
- ProPriced on request
- BelieverPriced on request
- Pro$180 a year
- Believer$500, paid once
In their own words
Google Keep
Google Keep has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Roam Research
Roam Research is a note-taking tool for networked thought, designed to connect ideas in Roam Graphs. Its site describes a document-like experience paired with a graph-database model, and says it helps users organize research over the long term. The Pro plan costs $15 a month and includes unlimited private or public graphs, unlimited collaborators, API access, and Apps. Roam supports note sharing and offline access. It is available on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with a Chrome extension also listed. Integrations include the Roam Backend API, Roam Append API, Roam Alpha API, and Roam Depot extensions. The Pro page offers a 31-day free trial to people who have never had a plan, with billing after the trial. There is no free plan.