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Checkvist vs Roam Research: catalog facts
Checkvist	Roam Research
Freemium A free plan is offered, with paid plans for more features.	Paid Paid subscription; current plans are listed on the Roam Research site.
Web, Browser extension	Web
Keyboard shortcuts for nearly every action, plus a command palette Unlimited hierarchy with filtering and quick navigation	Linked notes for building a graph of ideas Outline-style writing that feels like a bulleted list
Runs as an online service rather than a local app Outline-only structure may feel limiting for long-form writing	Little detail is published on the homepage Proprietary with no open-source version
Web application, Hosted service, Browser extension	Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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