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Zoho NotebookApple Notes
Freemium

Free to sign up, with a paid Notebook for Business plan for teams.

 Free

Free, bundled with macOS and iOS.

Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension macOS, iOS
  • Several card types including audio, checklists and sketches
  • Sync across web and mobile
  • Comes preinstalled and free on every Apple device
  • OCR lets you search text inside scanned images and photos
  • Requires a Zoho account
  • Notes live in Zoho's cloud rather than local files
  • Tied to the Apple ecosystem with no native Windows or Android app
  • Lacks the structured databases and linking found in dedicated knowledge-base apps
Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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