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Roam ResearchDynalist
Paid

Paid subscription; current plans are listed on the Roam Research site.

 Freemium

Free plan available, with paid plans for additional features.

Web Web
  • Linked notes for building a graph of ideas
  • Outline-style writing that feels like a bulleted list
  • Unlimited nesting of lists for outlining
  • Extensive keyboard shortcuts
  • Little detail is published on the homepage
  • Proprietary with no open-source version
  • Requires an account and stores data on Dynalist's servers
  • Website footer and visible updates suggest slow development
Web application, Hosted service Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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