Notability vs Xournal++
Notability
notability.comXournal++
xournalpp.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | Notability | Xournal++ |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 9 | 1 |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 9.2 (#10) | 7.9 (#122) |
| Spec score · Handwritten Notes Software | 9.0 (#2) | 7.5 (#11) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,ios,android | windows,macos,linux |
| Support | The business page directs users to the Help Center and says custom-contract teams can receive dedicated support. | The project directs users to GitHub Discussions for questions, its GitHub issue tracker for bugs and feature proposals, and a Matrix channel for chat. |
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.
Xournal++
Xournal++ has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.