Rocketbook vs Supernote (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Rocketbook grades higher than Supernote: 2.0 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Rocketbook grades higher on value for money. Supernote grades higher on platforms. They get the same grade on the free plan, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Rocketbook
Reusable paper notebooks that scan to cloud services via a free app
Supernote
E Ink handwriting tablets with companion mobile and desktop apps
Which one is for you
Pick Rocketbook if
- Fits if you like writing on paper and want a copy in your cloud storage
- Works for people who reuse the same pages over and over
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want something free to try: the app needs a notebook first
- Tight if you write a lot, as a Core notebook has 32 or 36 pages and pens are sold separately
- Watch out: bundles, sizes and the Pro line cost more, and we didn't read the Pro prices
- Skip it if you want to search or edit notes on a laptop: the app is phones only
Pick Supernote if
- Fits if you want to write by hand and keep the notes without paying a subscription
- Works for people who read and mark up documents on a paper-like screen
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you only want to take notes: $359 for the tablet, and pens and folios cost extra
- Not for you if you want to try the product first, as there is no trial and only a 30-day return window
- Watch out: no price is given for Supernote Cloud or the partner apps
- Too light for typed notes, search and team sharing, since the device is built for handwriting
How we grade them
| 2.0GPARocketbookFair | 1.8GPASupernoteWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | AA Core notebook is $34.99 once, under a year of the category's middle subscription at $5.99 a month. Pens and bundles cost more. | C$359 for the Nomad and $505 for the Manta, bought once, with no subscription listed. It is hardware, so it sits next to other tablets like reMarkable at $399, not next to note apps. |
| Free plan and trial | FThe app is free, but it only works with a Rocketbook page, so the way in is buying a notebook. | FNothing is free: you pay for the tablet. A 30-day return window is not a trial. |
| Features | CReusable pages, scan to email and cloud services, transcription and smart lists. The listing's gaps: transcription works best on lined, dot grid and blank pages, and it is paper, not a notes library. | CE Ink writing, handwriting recognition, a custom Android-based system, microSD up to 2 TB and companion apps. Pens and folios are sold separately, and this is for handwriting more than for typed notes. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You choose scan destinations in the app, and learn which symbols on a page send where. | CNo store rating on record. A device to set up and pair with an account, then learn its own system. |
| Platforms and integrations | CiPhone and Android only, though it sends to Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, OneNote, Slack and others. Some destinations are limited to one of the two phones. | BCompanion apps for Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android, plus Supernote Cloud. No API or wider integration list is shown. |
| Best for | a reusable notebook that scans to your cloud | handwriting on an E Ink tablet with no subscription |
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: Rocketbook and Supernote. How we grade
Where they differ
- Supernote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Rocketbook also covers transcription and tasks.
At a glance
| Rocketbook | Supernote | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | $34.99 one-time (Core notebook); the app is free | $359 one-time (Supernote Nomad) |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Rocketbook | Supernote |
| Price read from | getrocketbook.com | supernote.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Rocketbook
- Notebook prices shown are starting prices; sizes and bundles cost more, and pens are sold separately.
- Transcription works best on lined, dot grid and blank pages, per the site.
- The app lists iOS and Android only, and some destinations are limited to one of the two.
- A Pro notebook line and other products exist; their prices were not read.
Supernote
- Hardware purchase only: the price is for the tablet, and pens and folios are sold separately.
- Pages we read give no price for Supernote Cloud or the partner apps.
- The site lists a 30-day return window and a 2-year warranty, with conditions in its policy.
Key features
Rocketbook
- Reusable pages
- Write with compatible pens, scan the page, then wipe it with a damp towel to use it again.
- Scan to cloud destinations
- Up to seven shortcut symbols can each send a scan to a service such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, OneNote or Slack.
- Smart Titles and Smart Tags
- Handwritten titles between hashtags name the scanned file, and tags written on the page are passed to some destinations.
- Transcription
- Handwritten pages can be turned into typed text when sent to supported destinations such as email, Evernote or Google Drive.
- Smart Lists
- A handwritten list with checkboxes is detected and converted into a checklist you can tick off digitally.
Supernote
- E Ink writing surface
- The Nomad has a 7.8-inch glass screen and the Manta a 10.7-inch flexible one, both with a frontlight.
- Handwriting recognition
- The Nomad's spec sheet lists handwriting recognition in more than 60 languages.
- Custom Android-based system
- Devices run Chauvet, an Android 11-based system built for writing, with expandable storage through a microSD card.
- Companion apps and cloud
- Partner apps for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows and Supernote Cloud are listed for moving notes off the device.
- Repairable Nomad
- The Nomad is designed so the battery, motherboard and microSD card can be replaced by the owner.
Plans
Rocketbook
Core$34.99
one-time, from; Letter or Executive size
Reusable notebook with lined or dotted pages, in Letter (32 pages) or Executive (36 pages) sizes.
Fusion$37.99
one-time, from
Planner and notebook in one, with calendars, to-do and idea lists, a goal tracker and note pages.
Supernote
Supernote Nomad$359
one-time purchase
7.8-inch glass E Ink tablet with frontlight, microSD slot up to 2 TB and a replaceable battery.
Supernote Manta$505
one-time purchase
10.7-inch flexible E Ink tablet with frontlight and a microSD slot up to 2 TB.
Ways to pay less
Rocketbook
No public discounts listed.
Supernote
- Education
Student and teacher discounts
The site menu lists student, teacher, military and first-responder discounts; the amounts are on the linked pages.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Rocketbook or Supernote?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Rocketbook starts at $34.99 one-time (Core notebook); the app is free, and Supernote starts at $359 one-time (Supernote Nomad).
Which has a free plan, Rocketbook or Supernote?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Rocketbook nor Supernote has a free plan.
Which platforms do Rocketbook and Supernote run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Supernote lists macOS and Windows apps. Both list iOS and Android apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.