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Roam Research vs Checkvist: catalog facts
Roam Research	Checkvist
Paid Paid subscription; current plans are listed on the Roam Research site.	Freemium A free plan is offered, with paid plans for more features.
Web	Web, Browser extension
Linked notes for building a graph of ideas Outline-style writing that feels like a bulleted list	Keyboard shortcuts for nearly every action, plus a command palette Unlimited hierarchy with filtering and quick navigation
Little detail is published on the homepage Proprietary with no open-source version	Runs as an online service rather than a local app Outline-only structure may feel limiting for long-form writing
Web application, Hosted service	Web application, Hosted service, Browser extension
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 24, 2026

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