Notability vs Twos
Notability
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| Figure | Notability | Twos |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1/mo | $3.33/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 4 |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 9.2 (#10) | 9.0 (#19) |
| Free plan | Yes | The Free plan includes unlimited things, lists, and to-dos, plus 20 AI chat messages per month. |
| 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. | Apple Calendar,Google Calendar,Apple Reminders,Email,Text messages,WhatsApp,Slack,Discord,X,Bluesky,Raycast,Readwise,Kindle,Apple Books,Libby,Kobo,Zapier,API,ChatGPT,MCP,Chrome extension |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,ios,android | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android,chrome_extension,api |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The business page directs users to the Help Center and says custom-contract teams can receive dedicated support. | Twos provides email support and says it typically replies within a day. |
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
Twos
- FreeFree
- Twos Plus$4.99 a month
- Twos Plus$39.99 a year
- Plus Lifetime$199, paid once
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.
Twos
Twos brings notes, to-dos, reminders, events, lists and links into one place. Items added appear in Today, and unfinished items roll over to tomorrow; users can search saved items or ask Twos about what they have written. It works offline and supports note sharing and real-time collaboration across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, with a Chrome extension and API. Connections include calendars, reminders, messaging services, social platforms, reading apps, Zapier, ChatGPT and MCP. Authorized ChatGPT and MCP connections can read and write Twos items. Twos describes two-way Apple and Google Calendar sync and Apple Reminders sync on iPhone and iPad, and offers one-time imports from services including Apple Notes, Google Keep, Notion, Evernote, Todoist, Google Tasks and Obsidian. Plus adds templates, archive, week view, customization, multiple accounts, a focus timer and unlimited AI chat. The free plan includes unlimited things, lists and to-dos, plus 20 AI chats per month; Twos Plus costs $4.99 a month and offers a 7-day trial.