Notability vs SilverBullet
Notability
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| Figure | Notability | SilverBullet |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1/mo | $2/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 4 |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 9.2 (#10) | 8.8 (#35) |
| Integrations | The privacy policy identifies Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, and OneDrive as optional third-party backup services, and Apple iCloud as a notes sync service. | Spaces can be synced with tools such as Syncthing or Dropbox, and Desktop can sync with a self-hosted or hosted SilverBullet Server. |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,ios,android | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,self-hosted |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The business page directs users to the Help Center and says custom-contract teams can receive dedicated support. | Support is available through the documentation and community forum; Server bugs can be reported on GitHub, and private billing or account questions can be emailed to [email protected]. |
Plans
Notability
- StarterFree
- Pro$19.99 a month
- Classic$49.99 a month
- Lite$11.99 a year
- Plus$15.99 a year
- Business$60 a year
- Pro$79.99 a year
- Business Pro$180 a year
- Custom ContractPriced on request
SilverBullet
- Desktop PersonalFree
- ServerFree
- Cloud on PikaPods$2 a month
- Desktop Pro$50 a year
In their own words
Notability
Notability brings handwritten notes, typed text, recordings, images and imported documents into one workspace. It supports offline access, note sharing and real-time collaboration across Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. Notability Learn offers audio transcription, note summaries, Smart Notes, quizzes, flashcards and chat with notes; YouTube videos can also be turned into notes with a transcript and summary. Integrations include iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box and WebDAV. The Starter plan is free and includes five notes, editing tools and content, PDFs and documents, 20,000+ templates and seven-day version history. Pro costs $19.99 a month, billed monthly. Business Pro costs $180 a year per user. Notability describes its audience as students and professionals. The iOS and iPadOS apps require version 17 or later, while Android requires version 12 or later.
SilverBullet
SilverBullet is a Markdown knowledge system for personal notes, team wikis, product documentation, and family spaces. Each space is a folder of plain Markdown files that can be opened in other editors, with storage choices including a computer, a user’s server, or a hosting provider. Writing tools include live preview, tasks, templates, a daily journal, outlining, Vim mode, comments, and media support for images, PDFs, audio, and video. Pages connect through wiki links, linked mentions, transclusions, tags, and live queries; an object graph is experimental. Lua can add commands, widgets, and automations, while CSS customization is available through Space Style. The server supports accounts, shared spaces, comments, @-mentions, and edits that appear as teammates make them. It works in desktop and mobile browsers, can be installed as a PWA, and supports offline work that syncs on reconnection. SilverBullet is open source, with free plans for personal use, education, and self-hosting. Cloud on PikaPods is $2 a month; Desktop Pro is $50 a year.