Skip to content
ToolGPA

Alternatives · Note-Taking

DeepNotes alternatives

DeepNotes compared with 5 alternatives: Heptabase, Scrintal, Kinopio, AFFiNE and Noteey.

DeepNotes has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
DeepNotesThis toolFree plan · from $3.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
HeptabaseFree trial · from $8.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ScrintalFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows
KinopioFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Browser extension
AFFiNEFree plan · from $6.75/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NoteeyFree plan · from $90/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows

How each one differs from DeepNotes

  1. Heptabase

    Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards

    • Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88).
    • DeepNotes has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heptabase lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Heptabase lists a browser extension.
    • DeepNotes is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Students and researchers learning complex topics from PDFs and videos

    Heptabase vs DeepNotesHeptabase pricing and details

  2. Scrintal

    Visual note-taking on an infinite canvas of linked docs

    • Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year). DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88).
    • DeepNotes has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DeepNotes lists a Linux app.
    • DeepNotes is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Scrintal also covers linked notes, templates and research.

    Suits: Students and researchers mapping reading notes visually

    Scrintal vs DeepNotesScrintal pricing and details

  3. Kinopio

    Freeform canvas for notes, mind maps and moodboards

    • Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year. DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88).
    • Only Kinopio lists an iOS app.
    • Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
    • DeepNotes is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Kinopio also covers linked notes and tasks.

    Suits: People who think by arranging notes in space rather than in lists

    Kinopio vs DeepNotesKinopio pricing and details

  4. AFFiNE

    Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases

    • AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually. DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88).
    • Only AFFiNE lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a browser extension.
    • AFFiNE is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • DeepNotes is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want documents and a whiteboard in the same workspace

    AFFiNE vs DeepNotesAFFiNE pricing and details

  5. Noteey

    Offline infinite-canvas app for visual notes, PDFs and video

    • Noteey starts at $90 per year (Premium plan), or $99 one-time for a Desktop Pro license. DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88).
    • Only DeepNotes lists a Linux app.
    • Noteey can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • DeepNotes is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Noteey also covers highlights.

    Suits: Visual thinkers who lay out notes, PDFs and videos on one canvas

    Noteey vs DeepNotesNoteey pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in DeepNotes

  • There is no offline mode: the help center says DeepNotes does not support offline usage.
  • Text cannot be searched across pages; the vendor gave that up as a trade-off of encrypting each page separately.
  • The Basic plan stops at 50 pages and is for personal use; pages created on Pro become read-only when the subscription expires.
  • The download page shows App Store and Google Play badges, but both store listings returned a not-found page on 2026-10-09.
DeepNotes pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to DeepNotes?

The alternatives to DeepNotes in this directory are Heptabase, Scrintal, Kinopio, AFFiNE and Noteey. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with DeepNotes.

Is there a free alternative to DeepNotes?

Yes. Kinopio, AFFiNE and Noteey have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which DeepNotes alternatives work on Android?

The DeepNotes listing does not include an Android app. Heptabase and AFFiNE list one.

Which DeepNotes alternatives work on iOS?

The DeepNotes listing does not include an iOS app. Heptabase, Kinopio and AFFiNE list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

Keep reading

  • +2
    Alternatives

    The best Evernote alternatives in 2026

    Six Evernote alternatives for people who have run into its limits: 50 notes on the Free plan, 1,000 on Starter and no Linux app. Each pick says who it suits, what it costs and where it stops.

    6 tools · Updated October 2026

  • +3
    Alternatives

    The best Notion alternatives in 2026

    Seven Notion alternatives matched to the reasons people leave: AI that needs the Business plan, a free plan that tightens once a second member joins and no Linux desktop app. Each pick says who it suits and what it costs.

    7 tools · Updated October 2026

  • +3
    Alternatives

    The best Obsidian alternatives in 2026

    Seven Obsidian alternatives for people who want a web app, sync without a paid add-on or more structure than a set of Markdown files. Each pick says who it suits, what it costs and where it stops.

    7 tools · Updated October 2026