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Youdao Note vs Notion: catalog facts
Youdao Note	Notion
Freemium Free to use, with a paid membership for extra features.	Freemium Free tier for individuals; paid plans add team features and higher limits.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
Documents, tables, flowcharts, mind maps and Markdown in one app OCR scanning, voice notes and web clipping built in	Highly flexible structure covers notes, databases, and project boards in one app Real-time collaboration for team use
Interface and website are in Chinese Notes are stored in NetEase's cloud rather than in local files you own	Flexibility comes with a learning curve to set up well Can feel heavier and slower than single-purpose notes apps
Downloadable app, Web application	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 October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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