Note-Taking Apps
An overview of note-taking apps — how they differ, when to use each, and what we found during our hands-on reviews.
Notion
Notion is an all-in-one workspace that combines notes, tasks, projects, and documents in a highly flexible, customizable environment. In our hands-on testing, we found it especially useful for teams and individuals who want to centralize multiple workflows in a single tool.
Obsidian
Obsidian is a powerful note-taking tool with a local-first approach, meaning your notes are stored as local files on your device. In our note-taking apps evaluation, it stood out for users who want full data ownership and offline access.
Anytype
Anytype is an offline-first note-taking app built around object-based note-taking, with all data stored locally. However, we found Anytype as the most complex note-taking app in our comparison of note-taking tools.
Xtiles
Xtiles is a visual workspace designed to organize notes and manage projects through flexible, tile-based layouts. When testing this app, we found it especially appealing for visual thinkers and planners.
NotebookLM
NotebookLM is a Google-developed research and note-taking app that uses Gemini AI to work with user-provided source material.
Coda
Coda is an all-in-one, doc-centric workspace that combines note-taking with task and project management.
Evernote
Evernote is a note-taking app focused on capturing and organizing notes, tasks, and documents across devices. In our note-taking apps evaluation, it stood out for users who prioritize fast capture and reliable syncing.
See how we compare and evaluate note-taking apps
Xtiles Vs Notion
Evernote Vs Obsidian
Notion Vs Coda
Evernote Vs Xtiles
Notion Vs NotebookLM
Obsidian Vs Anytype
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