Notability vs Zoho Notebook
Notability
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Zoho Notebook
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| Figure | Notability | Zoho Notebook |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1/mo | Free |
| 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 |
| Plans published | 9 | 7 |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 9.2 (#10) | 7.9 (#121) |
| Spec score · AI Note-Taking Apps | 8.8 (#7) | 7.1 (#40) |
| 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. | Samsung Devices,IFTTT,Google Workspace,Slack,Microsoft Teams,Google Drive,Zapier,Zoho Mail,Zoho Meeting,Zoho Connect,Zoho Cliq,Zoho Projects,Zoho Flow,Zoho Scanner,Integrately,Zoho CRM,Bigin |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,ios,android | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | Yes |
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
Zoho Notebook
- EssentialFree
- ProPrice not published
- ProPriced on request
- Pro PlusPriced on request
- Pro PlusPrice not published
- For BusinessPrice not published
- For BusinessPriced 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.
Zoho Notebook
Zoho Notebook is a freemium note-taking app for web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. It supports offline access, note sharing, and real-time collaboration, so notes can remain available without a connection and can be worked on with others. The free Essential plan costs nothing and includes 500 MB of cloud storage, 20 note versions, a 3 MB maximum notecard size, and 10 MB file uploads. Pro Plus lists 500 GB of storage, 500 MB maximum notecard size, recordings up to 180 minutes, and 30 hours of AI transcription per month, with no price listed. For Business lists 1 TB for up to 10 users, 100 GB additional storage per user, and 1000 note versions, also without a listed price. Integrations include Samsung Devices, IFTTT, Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Zapier, and Zoho services. The maker is identified as Zoho Notebook, founded in 1996.