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MarginNote vs Notability: catalog facts
MarginNote	Notability
Freemium Distributed through the App Store; check the listing for current pricing.	Freemium Free to download, with paid plans for more features.
macOS, iOS	Android, iOS, Web
Highlights turn into mind map nodes and flashcards Built-in spaced repetition review	Handwriting combined with audio recording and transcription Generates quizzes, flashcards and summaries from notes
Mac and iPad only Takes time to learn the card and mind map workflow	Closed source Many AI features sit behind paid plans
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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