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Notebooks vs Effie: catalog facts
Notebooks	Effie
Paid One-time purchase, no subscription required.	Freemium Free to download, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Notes, long documents and tasks in one app Exports to PDF and ebook	Writing, outlining and mind maps in one app Clients for desktop and mobile platforms
Many features to learn for simple note-taking Only Mac and iOS versions are shown in the research	Proprietary, closed source AI features and plan details are tied to the paid tiers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
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 24, 2026

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