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SnipNotes alternatives
SnipNotes compared with 5 alternatives: Drafts, Apple Notes, Bear, Notebooks and Keep It.
SnipNotes has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 subscription (period not labelled), or $14.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad. 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
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SnipNotesThis tool | Free plan · from $1.99 | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Drafts | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Apple Notes | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Bear | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Notebooks | Free trial · from $17.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Keep It | Free trial · from $2.99 | Trial only | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
How each one differs from SnipNotes
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Drafts
Quick-capture notes app for Apple devices with text actions
- Drafts starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. SnipNotes starts at $1.99 subscription (period not labelled), or $14.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad.
- SnipNotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Drafts also covers transcription and workflow automation.
- SnipNotes also covers clipboard manager.
Suits: Jotting text down quickly on iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch
- Free
Apple Notes
Apple's free notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web
- Apple Notes is free. SnipNotes starts at $1.99 subscription (period not labelled), or $14.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad.
- Only Apple Notes lists a web app.
- SnipNotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Apple Notes also covers transcription and linked notes.
- SnipNotes also covers dictation, Markdown and clipboard manager.
Suits: People who use only Apple devices
- 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. SnipNotes starts at $1.99 subscription (period not labelled), or $14.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad.
- Only Bear lists a browser extension.
- SnipNotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Bear also covers linked notes and web clipper.
- SnipNotes also covers dictation and clipboard manager.
Suits: Writers who want a focused Markdown editor on Mac, iPhone and iPad
- Free trial · from $17.99 one-time
Notebooks
Writing, documents and tasks organized in nested books
- Notebooks starts at $17.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $43.99 one-time for Mac. SnipNotes starts at $1.99 subscription (period not labelled), or $14.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad.
- SnipNotes has a free plan. Notebooks does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Notebooks lists a Windows app.
- Notebooks also covers linked notes, tasks and long-form writing.
- SnipNotes also covers dictation and clipboard manager.
Suits: Writers who want notes, long documents and tasks in one app
- Free trial · from $2.99
Keep It
Notebook and document organizer for Mac, iPhone and iPad
- Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled). SnipNotes starts at $1.99 subscription (period not labelled), or $14.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad.
- SnipNotes has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Keep It lists a browser extension.
- Keep It also covers linked notes, web clipper, templates and bookmarks.
- SnipNotes also covers dictation and clipboard manager.
Suits: Mac users who want notes and reference documents in one library
Limits worth knowing in SnipNotes
- It runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch only; the developer says there are no current plans for Windows or Android.
- iCloud sync, subcategories, tags, file attachments, drawing and voice recordings are all paid.
- Sync works through iCloud only; the FAQ rules out Dropbox, OneDrive and Nextcloud because notes are stored as database records.
- The feature table marks drawing, dictation, Siri, widgets, reminders and passcode protection as not yet supported on the Mac.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SnipNotes?
The alternatives to SnipNotes in this directory are Drafts, Apple Notes, Bear, Notebooks and Keep It. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SnipNotes.
Is there a free alternative to SnipNotes?
Yes. Apple Notes is free to use. Drafts and Bear have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which SnipNotes alternatives work on Windows?
The SnipNotes listing does not include a Windows app. Notebooks lists 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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