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Google Keep alternatives

Google Keep compared with 12 alternatives: Apple Notes, Microsoft OneNote, Samsung Notes, Simplenote, Evernote and 7 more.

Google Keep has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). 10 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Google KeepThis toolFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Apple NotesFreeFreeWeb, macOS, iOS
Microsoft OneNoteFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Samsung NotesFreeFreeWindows, Android
SimplenoteFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
EvernoteFree plan · from $99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
BraintossFrom $2.79 one-timeNoiOS, Android
Bundled NotesFree plan · from $2.79/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
ColorNoteFree plan · from $1.99YesAndroid
Fossify NotesFreeFreeAndroid
GravityFrom $9.99 one-timeNomacOS, iOS, Android
Inkpad NotepadFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
MemosFreeFreeWeb, Browser extension

How each one differs from Google Keep

  1. Apple Notes

    Apple's free notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web

    • Apple Notes is free. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Apple Notes lists a macOS app.
    • Only Google Keep lists an Android app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    • Apple Notes also covers linked notes.

    Suits: People who use only Apple devices

    Apple Notes vs Google KeepApple Notes pricing and details

  2. Microsoft OneNote

    Microsoft's free digital notebook for typed, inked and audio notes

    • Microsoft OneNote starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Microsoft OneNote lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Microsoft OneNote also covers dictation.
    • Google Keep also covers tasks.

    Suits: People who already have a Microsoft account or a Microsoft 365 subscription

    Microsoft OneNote vs Google KeepMicrosoft OneNote pricing and details

  3. Samsung Notes

    Samsung's free note app for Galaxy phones, tablets and Galaxy Book

    • Samsung Notes is free. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Samsung Notes lists a Windows app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    • Only Google Keep lists an iOS app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Galaxy phone and tablet owners, especially those with an S Pen

    Samsung Notes vs Google KeepSamsung Notes pricing and details

  4. Simplenote

    Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform

    • Simplenote is free. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Simplenote lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    • Simplenote is open source, according to its own site.
    • Simplenote also covers Markdown and linked notes.

    Suits: Plain-text notes synced across phone, desktop and browser at no cost

    Simplenote vs Google KeepSimplenote pricing and details

  5. 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. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Evernote lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Evernote also covers templates and calendar.
    • Google Keep also covers transcription.

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

    Evernote vs Google KeepEvernote pricing and details

  6. Braintoss

    One-tap capture app that sends notes to your email inbox

    • Braintoss starts at $2.79 one-time on Google Play; $2.99 on the App Store. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Google Keep has a free plan. Braintoss does not.
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    • Braintoss can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People who treat their email inbox as the place to process to-dos

    Braintoss vs Google KeepBraintoss pricing and details

  7. Bundled Notes

    Notes, lists and kanban boards organized into bundles

    • Bundled Notes starts at $2.79 per month, or $27.99 per year. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    • Bundled Notes also covers Markdown and kanban boards.
    • Google Keep also covers transcription and web clipper.

    Suits: Android users who want notes, lists and boards in one app

    Bundled Notes vs Google KeepBundled Notes pricing and details

  8. ColorNote

    Android notepad for color-coded notes and checklists

    • ColorNote starts at $1.99 - $15.99 per item (in-app purchases; billing basis not shown). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    • Only Google Keep lists an iOS app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    • ColorNote also covers linked notes and calendar.

    Suits: Android users who want a plain notepad with checklists

    ColorNote vs Google KeepColorNote pricing and details

  9. Fossify Notes

    Open-source Android notes and checklists with no account

    • Fossify Notes is free. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    • Only Google Keep lists an iOS app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    • Fossify Notes is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Android users who want a notes app that never goes online

    Fossify Notes vs Google KeepFossify Notes pricing and details

  10. Gravity

    Single-stream notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android

    • Gravity starts at $9.99 one-time per platform. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Google Keep has a free plan. Gravity does not.
    • Only Gravity lists a macOS app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.

    Suits: People who jot quick notes and do not want to file them

    Gravity vs Google KeepGravity pricing and details

  11. Inkpad Notepad

    Simple synced notepad for notes and to-do lists, with AI chat

    • Inkpad Notepad starts at $5 per month, billed annually. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    • Inkpad Notepad also covers chat assistant.
    • Google Keep also covers transcription and web clipper.

    Suits: People who want a plain notepad for lists and quick notes

    Inkpad Notepad vs Google KeepInkpad Notepad pricing and details

  12. Memos

    Open-source, self-hosted timeline of short Markdown notes

    • Memos is free. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Google Keep lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Memos is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Memos also covers Markdown and linked notes.
    • Google Keep also covers transcription and tasks.

    Suits: Self-hosters who want quick notes on a server they control

    Memos vs Google KeepMemos pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Google Keep

  • Keep allows up to 50 labels, and labels, colors and pins on a shared note are visible only to you.
  • No desktop app is listed: Keep runs in a browser, as a Chrome extension and as Android, Wear OS, iPhone and iPad apps.
  • Creating lists with Gemini in Keep requires a Google AI plan or a Pixel device.
  • Workspace Business editions are capped at 300 users; larger organizations need Enterprise pricing from Google sales.
Google Keep pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Google Keep?

The alternatives to Google Keep in this directory are Apple Notes, Microsoft OneNote, Samsung Notes, Simplenote, Evernote, Braintoss, Bundled Notes, ColorNote, Fossify Notes, Gravity, Inkpad Notepad and Memos. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Google Keep.

Is there a free alternative to Google Keep?

Yes. Apple Notes, Samsung Notes, Simplenote, Fossify Notes and Memos are free to use. Microsoft OneNote, Evernote, Bundled Notes, ColorNote and Inkpad Notepad have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Google Keep alternatives work on Windows?

The Google Keep listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft OneNote, Samsung Notes, Simplenote and Evernote list one.

Which Google Keep alternatives work on macOS?

The Google Keep listing does not include a macOS app. Apple Notes, Microsoft OneNote, Simplenote, Evernote and Gravity list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Google Keep?

Simplenote, Fossify Notes and Memos 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 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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