Notability vs Unit
Notability
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| Figure | Notability | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1/mo | $2.92/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 9 | 3 |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 9.2 (#10) | 8.1 (#107) |
| Spec score · Notes apps | 8.8 (#15) | 7.8 (#62) |
| Data storage | Notes stored locally and not synced are accessible only to the user; synced data is replicated on servers maintained in the United States. | The privacy policy says notes and other content stay on the device, or in the user's private iCloud when sync is enabled, and do not reach Unit's servers. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | The privacy policy identifies Apple iCloud (CloudKit) for sync and storage, and the Apple App Store for purchases. |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,ios,android | ios |
| Product | Notability combines handwritten notes, text, recordings, images, and imported documents in one workspace. | Unit combines notes, tasks, voice recordings, web pages, and files in one modular canvas. |
| Support | The business page directs users to the Help Center and says custom-contract teams can receive dedicated support. | The support page invites users to contact the team through its form or at [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
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.