Alternatives · Note-Taking
Noteey alternatives
Noteey compared with 6 alternatives: Heptabase, Scrintal, Milanote, MarginNote, LiquidText and 1 more.
Noteey has a free plan. Paid plans start at $90 per year (Premium plan), or $99 one-time for a Desktop Pro license. 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NoteeyThis tool | Free plan · from $90/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Heptabase | Free trial · from $8.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Scrintal | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Milanote | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| MarginNote | Free trial · from $12.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| LiquidText | Free plan · from $8.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| DeepNotes | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Noteey
- Free trial · from $8.99/mo
Heptabase
Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards
- Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). Noteey starts at $90 per year (Premium plan), or $99 one-time for a Desktop Pro license.
- Noteey has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Heptabase lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Heptabase lists a browser extension.
- Noteey can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Students and researchers learning complex topics from PDFs and videos
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Scrintal
Visual note-taking on an infinite canvas of linked docs
- Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year). Noteey starts at $90 per year (Premium plan), or $99 one-time for a Desktop Pro license.
- Noteey has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
- Noteey can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Scrintal also covers linked notes, templates and research.
- Noteey also covers mind mapping and highlights.
Suits: Students and researchers mapping reading notes visually
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Milanote
Visual boards for organizing creative projects
- Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually. Noteey starts at $90 per year (Premium plan), or $99 one-time for a Desktop Pro license.
- Only Milanote lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Milanote lists a browser extension.
- Noteey can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Milanote also covers web clipper and templates.
Suits: Designers, filmmakers and writers collecting references and ideas
- Free trial · from $12.99 one-time
MarginNote
Study reader that turns highlights into mind maps and cards
- MarginNote starts at $12.99 one-time (Pro Lifetime, iPhone and iPad only). Noteey starts at $90 per year (Premium plan), or $99 one-time for a Desktop Pro license.
- Noteey has a free plan. MarginNote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MarginNote lists an iOS app.
- Only Noteey lists a web app.
- Only Noteey lists a Windows app.
Suits: Students preparing for exams from textbooks and PDFs
- Free plan · from $8.99/mo
LiquidText
Document review workspace that links excerpts to notes
- LiquidText starts at $8.99 per month, paid annually (LIVE). Noteey starts at $90 per year (Premium plan), or $99 one-time for a Desktop Pro license.
- Only LiquidText lists an iOS app.
- Only Noteey lists a web app.
- LiquidText also covers research.
- Noteey also covers whiteboard.
Suits: Lawyers and analysts reviewing long documents
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
DeepNotes
End-to-end encrypted infinite canvas for nested notes
- DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88). Noteey starts at $90 per year (Premium plan), or $99 one-time for a Desktop Pro license.
- Only DeepNotes lists a Linux app.
- DeepNotes is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Noteey can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Noteey also covers highlights.
Suits: Visual thinkers who map ideas as notes and arrows on a canvas
Limits worth knowing in Noteey
- The Free plan stops at 3 projects and 100 cards, with annotation limited to 3 PDFs and 3 video or audio files.
- There are no iPhone, iPad or Android apps yet: the download page marks both as Coming Soon, and the browser version is an offline beta.
- There is no native cloud sync. The pricing FAQ says it is still being planned and points to third-party drives instead.
- A Desktop Pro license covers the desktop apps only; unlimited web publishing, YouTube transcripts and AI summaries need Premium.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Noteey?
The alternatives to Noteey in this directory are Heptabase, Scrintal, Milanote, MarginNote, LiquidText and DeepNotes. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Noteey.
Is there a free alternative to Noteey?
Yes. Milanote, LiquidText and DeepNotes have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Noteey alternatives work on Linux?
The Noteey listing does not include a Linux app. Heptabase and DeepNotes list one.
Which Noteey alternatives work on Android?
The Noteey listing does not include an Android app. Heptabase and Milanote list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Noteey?
DeepNotes is described as open source on its own site.
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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