Logseq vs Relanote
We give Logseq a 3.6 GPA and Relanote a 3.4, out of 4.0. Logseq grades higher on the free plan. They get the same grade on value for money, features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Logseq
Open-source outliner for linked notes stored as local files
Relanote
Linked note-taking in the browser with AI writing and chat tools
How we grade them
| 3.6GPALogseqExcellent | 3.4GPARelanoteVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BThe only paid part is Logseq Sync, which comes with a $5 a month Open Collective contribution. That's about the usual price for a notes app here, and it buys sync for up to 10 graphs plus insider builds. Sync is still in beta, so you're backing a project as much as buying a service. | BPremium is $4.99 a month, or $49 a year if paid annually, for unlimited notes and 30,000 AI credits a month. That's about typical for a category where paid plans usually start at $5.99. The AI being included helps. The 1 GB storage cap on a paid plan doesn't. |
| Free plan and trial | AThe desktop, web and mobile apps are free and open source, with no commercial licence needed for personal or company use. You get the full app with local graphs. Most people could stay here, as long as they sort out moving files between devices themselves. | BStarter is free for life with no card required: up to 100 notes, 100 MB of storage and 3,000 AI credits a month, with private sharing. A real plan, but tight. Keep notes on one course or one project and you'll reach 100 quickly. |
| Features | ANested blocks you can reference or embed anywhere, backlinks, a knowledge graph, a journals page, tasks, queries, whiteboards, PDF highlighting and spaced-repetition flashcards. That's the whole job of a notes app and then some. | AFolders, two-way links you make by typing @, tags, and a graph you can filter. AI writes inside a note, builds a notebook of 50 or more notes from a short prompt, and chats over notes, PDFs, web pages and YouTube videos. Chosen notes can be encrypted on your device, and the last 10 edits of a note can be restored. |
| Ease of use | BIt's an outliner, so you start by typing bullets on today's journal page. Queries and block references take longer to get your head round. No App Store rating is on record to go by, so a B is as high as we go. | BWe have no App Store rating on record for it, so a B is our ceiling. Sign up in a browser and start. Sync between devices just happens, with no folders or services to connect first. |
| Platforms and integrations | AWeb, Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Android, with a Zotero integration for references. Because notes are plain Markdown or Org-mode files, other editors can open them too. | AAny browser on a computer, plus iPhone and Android apps that sync, and an optional daily backup to Google Drive. That clears our bar for an A, if only just: Google Drive is the single integration, there's no API on the listing, and there's no desktop app. |
| Best for | linked outlines kept as plain files you own | linked notes in a browser with AI help built in |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Logseq and Relanote. How we grade
Where they differ
- Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. Relanote starts at $4.99 per month, or $49 per year if paid annually.
- Only Logseq lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
- Logseq also covers Markdown, whiteboard and daily notes.
- Relanote also covers chat assistant.
At a glance
| Logseq | Relanote | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync | $4.99 per month, or $49 per year if paid annually |
| Free plan | The desktop, web and mobile apps are free and open source, and no commercial license is needed for personal or company use. Syncing between devices is the paid part. | Starter plan, free for life with no card required: up to 100 notes, 100 MB of storage, 3,000 AI credits a month, private sharing and community support. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
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| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| iOS | ||
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| Made by | Logseq, Inc. | Ubidesk LLC |
| Price read from | opencollective.com | relanote.com |
| Checked | Oct 4, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Logseq
- People who think in outlines and want their notes as plain-text files
- Students and researchers who annotate PDFs and manage sources in Zotero
- Users who prefer open-source software licensed under AGPL-3.0
Relanote
- Students and researchers building a linked set of notes on a topic
- People who want Zettelkasten-style links without setting up sync
- Drafting study notes with AI and then chatting with PDFs or videos
Worth knowing
Logseq
- Sync is not part of the free app: Logseq Sync is in beta and limited to active Open Collective contributors paying $5 or $15 per month.
- Logseq 2.0, the database version, is still in beta, and its release notes advise backing up data before testing it.
- The mobile app for the database version is in alpha on iOS only, with Android listed as coming soon.
Relanote
- The free Starter plan stops at 100 notes and 100 MB of storage, with 3,000 AI credits a month.
- Premium still caps storage at 1 GB and AI use at 30,000 credits a month.
- Publishing a note publicly needs Premium, and a privately shared note can only be opened by someone with a Relanote account.
- The features page lists iOS and Android apps only; on a computer Relanote runs in the browser.
Key features
Logseq
- Outliner on local files
- Notes are nested bullet blocks saved as plain-text Markdown or Org-mode files on your device.
- References, backlinks and knowledge graph
- Pages and blocks can be referenced or embedded anywhere else, with backlinks and a graph showing how pages connect.
- Journals, tasks and queries
- A journals page collects dated entries, tasks and to-dos sit inside the outline, and queries pull matching blocks into one place.
- Whiteboards
- A spatial canvas where blocks from your notes sit next to shapes, drawings, website embeds and connectors.
- PDF highlights and flashcards
- Highlight PDFs inside the app, bring in references through the Zotero integration and review notes as spaced-repetition cards.
- Logseq Sync and the DB version
- Logseq Sync (beta) encrypts and syncs up to 10 graphs for backers. Logseq 2.0, a database-based version with real-time collaboration sync, is in beta.
Relanote
- Links, folders and tags
- Folders and sub-folders sit alongside wiki-style bi-directional links. Typing @ creates a new note or links to an existing one without leaving the page, and # adds a tag.
- Graph view
- A mind map-style graph shows how notes and notebooks connect, can be filtered by notebook or tag, and opens any note with a click.
- AI notebooks and writing tools
- A few words of prompt can produce a notebook of 50 or more notes. A / shortcut inside a note opens Write with AI, auto-complete and summarizing.
- Chat and Q&A with your material
- AI chat works over notes, notebooks, PDFs, web pages and YouTube videos. The Q&A tool answers a question and lays out follow-up questions as a graph.
- Sharing and publishing
- Notes and notebooks can be shared privately on every plan with people who have a Relanote account. Publishing them at a public link needs Premium.
- Backup, history and encryption
- A daily backup to Google Drive is optional, notes export as HTML, JSON or text, the last 10 edits of a note can be restored, and chosen notes can be encrypted on the device.
Plans
Logseq
Free$0
The full app with local graphs. No commercial license is required for personal or company use.
Backers$5
per month, as an Open Collective contribution
Monthly donation that gives access to Logseq Sync (beta) for up to 10 graphs, plus early access to insider builds.
Sponsors$15
per month, as an Open Collective contribution
A larger monthly donation with the same Logseq Sync access and early access to insider builds.
Relanote
Starter$0
Up to 100 notes, 100 MB of storage and 3,000 AI credits a month, with private sharing and community support.
Premium$4.99
per month, or $49 per year if paid annually
Unlimited notes and notebooks, 1 GB of storage, 30,000 AI credits a month, priority support and public sharing.
Ways to pay less
Logseq
No public discounts listed.
Relanote
- Annual discount
About 18% less when paid annually
Premium is $4.99 a month or $49 a year if paid annually. Twelve monthly payments come to $59.88, so the annual price saves about 18%.
- Education
Discount for students and teachers
The FAQ offers students and teachers a discount on the annual plan that lasts as long as the subscription continues. It gives no figure and excludes the monthly plan.
- Nonprofit
Discount for nonprofits on request
Nonprofits can email support from their organization's address with a link to their website to receive a discount. The FAQ does not state the amount.
