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Amplenote alternatives

Amplenote compared with 5 alternatives: NotePlan, Obsidian, Evernote, Notion and Todoist.

Amplenote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99 per month, or $69.99 per year (Pro, US App Store prices). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
AmplenoteThis toolFree plan · from $7.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NotePlanFree trial · from $8.33/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS
ObsidianFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
EvernoteFree plan · from $99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NotionFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TodoistFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Amplenote

  1. NotePlan

    Markdown notes, tasks and calendar in one daily note

    • NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99). Amplenote starts at $7.99 per month, or $69.99 per year (Pro, US App Store prices).
    • Amplenote has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Amplenote lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Amplenote lists a browser extension.
    • NotePlan also covers time blocking.

    Suits: Apple users who plan their day in notes next to calendar and reminders

    NotePlan vs AmplenoteNotePlan pricing and details

  2. Obsidian

    Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device

    • Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). Amplenote starts at $7.99 per month, or $69.99 per year (Pro, US App Store prices).
    • Only Amplenote lists a web app.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Obsidian also covers whiteboard.
    • Amplenote also covers daily notes, tasks and calendar.

    Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control

    Obsidian vs AmplenoteObsidian pricing and details

  3. Evernote

    Note-taking app with web clipping, tasks, calendar and AI search

    • Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly. Amplenote starts at $7.99 per month, or $69.99 per year (Pro, US App Store prices).
    • Only Amplenote lists a Linux app.
    • Evernote also covers web clipper and templates.
    • Amplenote also covers Markdown, linked notes and daily notes.

    Suits: People who save web pages, scans and documents and need to search across them

    Evernote vs AmplenoteEvernote pricing and details

  4. Notion

    Workspace for docs, wikis, databases and projects with built-in AI

    • Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly. Amplenote starts at $7.99 per month, or $69.99 per year (Pro, US App Store prices).
    • Only Amplenote lists a Linux app.
    • Notion also covers databases, wiki and templates.
    • Amplenote also covers Markdown, linked notes, daily notes, tasks and calendar.

    Suits: Teams that want docs, a wiki and project tracking in one workspace

    Notion vs AmplenoteNotion pricing and details

  5. Todoist

    Cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry

    • Todoist starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly. Amplenote starts at $7.99 per month, or $69.99 per year (Pro, US App Store prices).
    • Todoist also covers templates, natural-language input and kanban boards.
    • Amplenote also covers notes, Markdown, linked notes and daily notes.

    Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own

    Todoist vs AmplenoteTodoist pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Amplenote

  • Prices here come from the US App Store listing; the vendor's own pricing page could not be read, and web checkout prices may differ.
  • Two-way calendar sync and the native desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux need Pro or higher; the free plan uses the web app or a PWA.
  • Publishing notes and password-encrypted Vault Notes are part of the Unlimited plan and above.
  • The App Store also lists a separate Ample Agent Pro purchase at $7.99 a month.
Amplenote pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Amplenote?

The alternatives to Amplenote in this directory are NotePlan, Obsidian, Evernote, Notion and Todoist. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Amplenote.

Is there a free alternative to Amplenote?

Yes. Obsidian, Evernote, Notion and Todoist have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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