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Noteshelf vs Notability: catalog facts
Noteshelf	Notability
Freemium Free to download, with paid options and enterprise plans.	Freemium Free to download, with paid plans for more features.
macOS, iOS	Android, iOS, Web
Realistic pens and many paper templates for handwriting PDF annotation with highlights and sticky notes	Handwriting combined with audio recording and transcription Generates quizzes, flashcards and summaries from notes
Limited to Apple devices according to the homepage Best used with a stylus	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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