Alternatives · Note-Taking
Reflect alternatives
Reflect compared with 7 alternatives: Obsidian, Logseq, Roam Research, Capacities, Bear and 2 more.
Reflect has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app. 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReflectThis tool | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Obsidian | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Logseq | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Roam Research | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Capacities | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Bear | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Lazy | Free trial · from $6/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Relanote | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Reflect
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Obsidian
Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device
- Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
- Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Reflect is open source, according to its own site.
- Obsidian also covers whiteboard.
Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Logseq
Open-source outliner for linked notes stored as local files
- Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
- Only Logseq lists a web app.
- Only Logseq lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
- Logseq also covers whiteboard.
Suits: People who think in outlines and want their notes as plain-text files
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Roam Research
Outliner for networked notes with bidirectional links
- Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month). Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
- Reflect has a free plan. Roam Research does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Roam Research lists a web app.
- Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
- Reflect is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who work from daily notes and want every block to be linkable
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Capacities
Object-based note-taking app with daily notes and backlinks
- Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
- Only Capacities lists a web app.
- Only Capacities lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Reflect is open source, according to its own site.
- Capacities also covers web clipper.
Suits: People who organize notes around people, books and projects rather than folders
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Bear
Markdown notes app for Mac, iPhone and iPad with tags and links
- Bear starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
- Reflect is open source, according to its own site.
- Bear also covers web clipper.
- Reflect also covers daily notes.
Suits: Writers who want a focused Markdown editor on Mac, iPhone and iPad
- Free trial · from $6/mo
Lazy
Keyboard-shortcut capture tool for notes and clippings on Mac
- Lazy starts at $6 per month, billed yearly. Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
- Reflect has a free plan. Lazy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
- Reflect is open source, according to its own site.
- Lazy also covers web clipper and highlights.
Suits: Mac users who save articles, threads and quotes while they work
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Relanote
Linked note-taking in the browser with AI writing and chat tools
- Relanote starts at $4.99 per month, or $49 per year if paid annually. Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
- Only Relanote lists a web app.
- Only Relanote lists an Android app.
- Only Reflect lists a macOS app.
- Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
Suits: Students and researchers building a linked set of notes on a topic
Limits worth knowing in Reflect
- Only the Mac app is free; the iPhone and iPad app requires a paid subscription.
- There is no web app, and the vendor says Windows and Android versions are not available and have no release dates.
- AI features need your own API key, and the AI provider bills that usage separately.
- Reflect Open adds no end-to-end encryption of its own; sync and encryption rely on iCloud Drive or Git.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Reflect?
The alternatives to Reflect in this directory are Obsidian, Logseq, Roam Research, Capacities, Bear, Lazy and Relanote. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Reflect.
Is there a free alternative to Reflect?
Yes. Obsidian, Logseq, Capacities, Bear and Relanote have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Reflect alternatives work on Windows?
The Reflect listing does not include a Windows app. Obsidian, Logseq and Capacities list one.
Which Reflect alternatives work on Linux?
The Reflect listing does not include a Linux app. Obsidian, Logseq and Capacities 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.
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