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Dynalist

Outlining app for nested lists, notes and tasks

Free plan · from $7.99/moNote-TakingChecked Oct 6, 2026
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What is Dynalist?

Dynalist is an outliner in which everything is a nested bullet list that can be tagged, cross-linked and formatted with Markdown, with dates and checklists for tracking tasks. Lists are kept in documents and folders that can be shared with collaborators or published as public pages. The Pro plan adds Google Calendar sync, file attachments, version history and automatic backups.

Dynalist has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year). See every plan

Good for

  • People who think in outlines and nested bullet lists
  • Mixing notes with dated tasks in the same list
  • A free outliner with no cap on items or documents

Worth knowing

  • The free plan allows 5 bookmarks and leaves out file attachments, version history, recurring dates and Google Calendar sync.
  • The changelog's most recent major feature entry is dated June 2020, and the site footer carries a 2021 copyright.
  • File attachments need Pro and are limited to 50 MB per file.
  • The terms of service say a paid account can be cancelled at any time but is not refunded.

Key features

Outlines with notes, tags and colors
Content is arranged as nested bullets that can carry a note, tags and a color label, and lists can be sorted, numbered and edited several items at a time.
Dates and checklists
Any list can become a checklist, and items can be given dates and filtered by them. Recurring dates and Google Calendar sync are Pro features.
Cross-linking and backlinks
Items and documents can link to one another, and an option shows the number of links pointing at an item along with its references.
Markdown formatting
Supports bold, italics, code, images, links and LaTeX, typed as Markdown inside any item.
Sharing and public lists
Documents are shared with collaborators under adjustable permissions, or published so visitors can read them without signing up.
Export, version history and backup
Exports to OPML, plain text or formatted text on every plan. Version history and daily backups to Dropbox or Google Drive need Pro.

Dynalist pricing

Starts at
$7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year)
Free plan
Unlimited items and documents, internal links, Markdown, dates, tags, checklists, sharing and collaboration, export and import, and 5 bookmarks.
Free trial
14-day Pro trial, unlocked by completing the onboarding tutorial
Free$0Unlimited items and documents, internal linking, Markdown, dates, tags, checklists, sharing, export and import, with 5 bookmarks.
Pro$7.99per month, billed annually ($95.88); $9.99 billed monthlyAdds Google Calendar integration, capture to inbox, recurring dates, unlimited bookmarks, file attachments, version history and daily backups.

Read from dynalist.io on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Dynalist before you buy.

Pricing in detail

Ways to pay less

  • Annual discount20% off with annual billing

    Pro costs $95.88 a year on annual billing, which works out to $7.99 a month against $9.99 billed monthly. The pricing page labels this 20% off.

    Stated on dynalist.io
  • Education50% off Pro for students

    Students can request a 50% discount on Dynalist Pro by emailing from a school address. The discount has to be renewed every year.

    Stated on help.dynalist.io
  • Other savingsReferral credit toward Pro

    Each friend who signs up through an invite link earns $5 of Dynalist Pro credit, which can cover up to half of each payment.

    Stated on help.dynalist.io

Works with

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Common questions

Is Dynalist free?

Dynalist has a free plan. Unlimited items and documents, internal links, Markdown, dates, tags, checklists, sharing and collaboration, export and import, and 5 bookmarks. Paid plans start at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year).

How much does Dynalist cost?

Dynalist lists 2 plans. Free: $0. Pro: $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88); $9.99 billed monthly. Prices were read from dynalist.io on Oct 6, 2026.

What platforms does Dynalist work on?

Dynalist is available on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.

Does Dynalist offer any discounts?

Dynalist publicly lists the following: 20% off with annual billing; 50% off Pro for students; Referral credit toward Pro.

Is Dynalist open source?

Dynalist is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.

Does Dynalist work offline?

Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.

Does Dynalist have an API?

Yes. Dynalist offers a public API, according to its own site.

What does Dynalist integrate with?

Dynalist's listing names Google Calendar, Dropbox and Google Drive. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Does Dynalist have a student discount?

50% off Pro for students. Students can request a 50% discount on Dynalist Pro by emailing from a school address. The discount has to be renewed every year.

Does Dynalist have a free trial?

Yes. 14-day Pro trial, unlocked by completing the onboarding tutorial.

Who makes Dynalist?

Dynalist is made by Dynalist.

What are the alternatives to Dynalist?

The closest alternatives to Dynalist in our directory are Workflowy, Logseq, Roam Research, OmniOutliner and Bike Outliner. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dynalist.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026.