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Bundled Notes alternatives
Bundled Notes compared with 5 alternatives: Google Keep, UpNote, Notesnook, WeNote and Simplenote.
Bundled Notes has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.79 per month, or $27.99 per year. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bundled NotesThis tool | Free plan · from $2.79/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Google Keep | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| UpNote | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Notesnook | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| WeNote | Free plan · from $0.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Simplenote | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Bundled Notes
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Keep
Google's app for quick notes, lists and reminders
- Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). Bundled Notes starts at $2.79 per month, or $27.99 per year.
- Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
- Google Keep also covers transcription and web clipper.
- Bundled Notes also covers Markdown and kanban boards.
Suits: Quick notes, shopping lists and reminders on a phone or smartwatch
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
UpNote
Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option
- UpNote starts at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). Bundled Notes starts at $2.79 per month, or $27.99 per year.
- Only UpNote lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only UpNote lists a browser extension.
- Only Bundled Notes lists a web app.
- UpNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who prefer a one-time lifetime purchase to a subscription
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Notesnook
Open source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform
- Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Bundled Notes starts at $2.79 per month, or $27.99 per year.
- Only Notesnook lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
- Notesnook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Notesnook also covers linked notes and web clipper.
Suits: People who want notes the provider cannot read
- Free plan · from $0.99
WeNote
Color notes, to-do lists and a reminder calendar for phones
- WeNote starts at $0.99 - $39.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown). Bundled Notes starts at $2.79 per month, or $27.99 per year.
- Only Bundled Notes lists a web app.
- WeNote also covers calendar.
- Bundled Notes also covers Markdown and kanban boards.
Suits: Phone users who want notes and to-do lists with reminders in one app
- Free
Simplenote
Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform
- Simplenote is free. Bundled Notes starts at $2.79 per month, or $27.99 per year.
- Only Simplenote lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Simplenote is open source, according to its own site.
- Simplenote also covers linked notes.
- Bundled Notes also covers tasks and kanban boards.
Suits: Plain-text notes synced across phone, desktop and browser at no cost
Limits worth knowing in Bundled Notes
- The free plan covers the Android app only; the web app needs Pro.
- The iOS app is in early access and its App Store listing shows its own Pro prices ($2.99 monthly, $24.99 yearly). A Mac or Windows app is not currently planned.
- The free plan stops at 8 bundles, 1,000 notes per bundle, 150 MB of account storage and 20 MB per file.
- End-to-end encryption is not supported: data is encrypted at rest and in transit only, and self-hosting is not offered.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Bundled Notes?
The alternatives to Bundled Notes in this directory are Google Keep, UpNote, Notesnook, WeNote and Simplenote. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Bundled Notes.
Is there a free alternative to Bundled Notes?
Yes. Simplenote is free to use. Google Keep, UpNote, Notesnook and WeNote have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Bundled Notes alternatives work on Windows?
The Bundled Notes listing does not include a Windows app. UpNote, Notesnook and Simplenote list one.
Which Bundled Notes alternatives work on macOS?
The Bundled Notes listing does not include a macOS app. UpNote, Notesnook and Simplenote list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Bundled Notes?
Notesnook and Simplenote are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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