Alternatives to Google Keep with a one-time purchase

The 12 closest to Google Keep

1. 

   Braintoss

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

   From $2.79 one-time
   • 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 vs Google KeepBraintoss pricing and details
2. 

   Gravity

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

   From $9.99 one-time
   • 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.
   Gravity vs Google KeepGravity pricing and details
3. 

   Goodnotes

   Handwritten notes, PDF markup and whiteboards with an AI assistant

   Free plan · from $11.99/yr
   • Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
   • Only Goodnotes lists macOS and Windows apps.
   • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
   • Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
   Goodnotes pricing and details
4. 

   Notability

   Handwritten notes with synced audio, transcripts and AI study tools

   Free plan · from $14.99/yr
   • Notability starts at $14.99 per year, or $4.99 per month (Lite). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
   • Only Notability lists macOS and Windows apps.
   • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
   • Notability can be bought with a one-time purchase.
   Notability pricing and details
5. 

   CollaNote

   Handwriting and PDF markup notes for iPad, iPhone and Mac

   Free plan · from $13.90 one-time
   • CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
   • Only CollaNote lists a macOS app.
   • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
   • Only Google Keep lists an Android app.
   CollaNote pricing and details
6. 

   Notewise

   Handwriting canvas and AI notes for iPhone, iPad and Android

   Free plan · from $2.42/mo
   • Notewise starts at $2.42 per month, billed yearly ($28.99); Classic Unlimited is $16.99 one-time. 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 a browser extension.
   • Notewise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
   Notewise pricing and details
7. 

   UpNote

   Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option

   Free plan · from $1.99/mo
   • UpNote starts at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
   • Only UpNote lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
   • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
   • UpNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
   UpNote pricing and details
8. 

   DEVONthink

   Document and information manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad

   Free trial · from $99 one-time
   • DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
   • Google Keep has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
   • Only DEVONthink lists a macOS app.
   • Only Google Keep lists an Android app.
   DEVONthink pricing and details
9. 

   MarginNote

   Study reader that turns highlights into mind maps and cards

   Free trial · from $12.99 one-time
   • MarginNote starts at $12.99 one-time (Pro Lifetime, iPhone and iPad only). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
   • Google Keep has a free plan. MarginNote does not, though it has a free trial.
   • Only MarginNote lists a macOS app.
   • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
   MarginNote pricing and details
10. 

    Tinderbox

    Mac tool for mapping, analyzing and sharing notes

    Free trial · from $289 one-time
    • Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Google Keep has a free plan. Tinderbox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tinderbox lists a macOS app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    Tinderbox pricing and details
11. 

    AllMyNotes Organizer

    Windows notes organizer that keeps everything in one local file

    Free plan · from $34.00 one-time
    • AllMyNotes Organizer starts at $34.00 one-time purchase (Deluxe Edition license). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only AllMyNotes Organizer lists a Windows app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    • Only Google Keep lists iOS and Android apps.
    AllMyNotes Organizer pricing and details
12. 

    MyInfo

    Offline note-taking and personal information manager for Windows

    Free trial · from $99 one-time
    • MyInfo starts at $99 one-time purchase, plus tax. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Google Keep has a free plan. MyInfo does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MyInfo lists a Windows app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    MyInfo pricing and details

Common questions

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Google Keep: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.