The Flomo Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Flomo in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Flomo
The Insider’s Guide
Card-style memo app for quick capture and daily review
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among note-taking apps, read from Flomo’s own pages.
Made by flomo · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Flomo’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Flomo’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.0
GPA, above 111 of the 152 other note-taking apps we grade
Flomo is a note app for short, unformatted thoughts that are saved as cards and found again through tags, search and review prompts. Notes can be entered from WeChat, apps, the web and a browser extension, and sync across devices on every plan. The interface and help pages are in Chinese.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Flomo, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Capture is quick, but the site and help centre are Chinese only, which is a hurdle for English readers.
- 1
Best for quick short notes, especially via WeChat
Flomo is a capture-and-review notes app that works from WeChat, the web and all the main apps.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at ¥99 per year (PRO).
- 3
There is a free plan
Free accounts can record notes and sync across all platforms, with 500MB of storage for images and files; text does not count toward storage.
- 4
It runs on 5 platforms
Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android, with a browser extension too.
- 5
Fast capture
Write short notes with no formatting through WeChat, the apps, the web or a browser extension.
- 6
Tags and search
Multi-level tags and search find earlier notes, and notes can reference each other.
- 7
Review tools
Daily review, random walk and a cognitive map resurface old notes; these are PRO features.
- 8
A 3.0 GPA, above 111 of 152
That is against the other note-taking apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Flomo you would be making dictation that types into any app on your computer. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Flomo at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from ¥99 per year (PRO)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- flomo, since 2020
- Category
- Note-Taking Apps
- Our grade
- 3.0 GPA, very good
The report card
Best for quick short notes, especially via WeChat
Flomo is a capture-and-review notes app that works from WeChat, the web and all the main apps. The free plan has 500MB and syncs everywhere, but daily review and the map are paid, and the site, help centre and prices are all in Chinese, with prices in yuan.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | PRO is 99 yuan a year and MAX 299 yuan, both far under the $5.99 a month the category's middle plan costs. Prices are in yuan only, and the page says they may change. |
| Free plan and trial | B | Free accounts get notes, multi-level tags, search and sync on every platform, with 500MB for images and files; text doesn't count. One person can live on that. |
| Features | C | Capture, tags, search and voice notes. The review tools, API and MCP connection are PRO, and notes are short and plain, with no formatting. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Capture is quick, but the site and help centre are Chinese only, which is a hurdle for English readers. |
| Platforms and integrations | A | Web, Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android and a browser extension, plus WeChat input, a developer API and an MCP connection for tools such as ChatGPT and Claude. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Flomo is for
- Fits if you jot thoughts down from WeChat and review them later
- Works for Chinese readers who want capture and review, not an all-in-one workspace
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you can't read Chinese, because the site and help centre have no English version
- Tight if you stay free: 500MB of storage, compressed images and no review tools
- Watch out: prices are in yuan, with no dollar price, and the page says they may change
- Too light for long, formatted documents, as notes are short and plain
Good to know
Good for
- Capturing short thoughts quickly, including from inside WeChat
- Chinese-speaking users who review old notes regularly
- People who want only capture and review, not an all-in-one workspace
Worth knowing
- Prices are listed in Chinese yuan (CNY); no US dollar price was found.
- The site and help center are in Chinese; no English version was found.
- The free plan has 500MB of storage and compresses images.
- The page says benefits and prices may change and that the in-app membership page has the latest figures.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
3
plans to choose from
Flomo has a free plan. Paid plans start at ¥99 per year (PRO).
Prices are in yuan only, and the page says they may change.
Free
¥0
Notes, multi-level tags, search and sync on every platform, with 500MB of storage and compressed images.
PRO
¥99
per year
20GB storage, daily review, random walk, cognitive map, related notes, password lock, 30-day version history, developer API, MCP connection, and 2 AI insight runs a day.
MAX
¥299
per year
500GB storage, the flomo Agent (Beta) with 1000 points a day, AI memory profile, 50 AI insight runs a day and longer voice notes on top of PRO.
The free plan
Free accounts can record notes and sync across all platforms, with 500MB of storage for images and files; text does not count toward storage.
Read from help.flomoapp.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Education
Student and teacher offer
The membership page says enrolled students, university teachers and recent graduates (within 2 years) can find an education offer in the membership center; availability depends on the app.
Stated on help.flomoapp.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
6
Places it runs: Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension
Card-style memo app for quick capture and daily review. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, AI features, dictation, notes, linked notes.
The review tools, API and MCP connection are PRO, and notes are short and plain, with no formatting.
- Fast capture
- Write short notes with no formatting through WeChat, the apps, the web or a browser extension.
- Tags and search
- Multi-level tags and search find earlier notes, and notes can reference each other.
- Review tools
- Daily review, random walk and a cognitive map resurface old notes; these are PRO features.
- AI features
- AI insights and related-note suggestions on PRO; MAX adds an Agent that reads your notes and chats in WeChat.
- Voice input
- Voice notes are turned into text; PRO allows 10 minutes per note and 500 minutes a month.
- API and MCP
- A developer API and an MCP connection let other tools, including ChatGPT and Claude, read or save notes.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
What it works with
- ChatGPT
- Claude
Flomo is made by flomo, and has been around since 2020.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
111/152
Other note-taking apps it is graded above
Flomo's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 111 of the 152 other note-taking apps we grade, and level with 22.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (A, above 131 of 152) and worst on features (C, above 2).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 153 note-taking apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Flomo’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 66 of 152
- BFree plan and trialAbove 73 of 152
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 152
- CEase of useAbove 7 of 152
- APlatforms and integrationsAbove 131 of 152
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Flomo you would be making dictation that types into any app on your computer. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.0 is higher than 111 of the 152 other note-taking apps we grade.
What you could make
- Notes and linked notes: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Dictation that types into any app on your computer.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- It plugs into other products, WeChat, ChatGPT and Claude among them, and has an API.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Flomo’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Memos, mymind, Simplenote, Google Keep and Twos
The 5 tools Flomo is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Memos
Free
Open-source, self-hosted timeline of short Markdown notes.
- Only Flomo lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Memos is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Flomo also covers dictation.
- 2.0GPA
mymind
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Private AI-tagged store for bookmarks, notes and images.
- Only Flomo lists a Windows app.
- Flomo also covers dictation.
- mymind also covers web clipper, read later, bookmarks and highlights.
- 3.4GPA
Simplenote
Free
Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform.
- Only Flomo lists a browser extension.
- Only Simplenote lists a Linux app.
- Simplenote is open source, according to its own site.
- 3.2GPA
Google Keep
Free plan · from $7/mo
Google's app for quick notes, lists and reminders.
- Only Flomo lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Flomo also covers dictation and linked notes.
- Google Keep also covers transcription, web clipper and tasks.
- 3.4GPA
Twos
Free plan · from $3.33/mo
Daily lists for notes, to-dos and reminders in one app.
- Only Twos lists a Linux app.
- Flomo also covers dictation and linked notes.
- Twos also covers daily notes, tasks and calendar.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Flomo free?
Flomo has a free plan. Free accounts can record notes and sync across all platforms, with 500MB of storage for images and files; text does not count toward storage.
How much does Flomo cost?
Flomo lists 3 plans. Free: ¥0.
What platforms does Flomo work on?
Flomo is available on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.
Does Flomo offer any discounts?
Flomo publicly lists the following: Student and teacher offer.
Does Flomo have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Flomo is listed for Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
Is Flomo open source?
Flomo is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Does Flomo have an API?
Yes. Flomo offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Flomo integrate with?
Flomo's listing names WeChat, ChatGPT and Claude. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Flomo have a student discount?
Student and teacher offer. The membership page says enrolled students, university teachers and recent graduates (within 2 years) can find an education offer in the membership center; availability depends on the app.
Who makes Flomo?
Flomo is made by flomo. It dates from 2020.
What are the alternatives to Flomo?
The closest alternatives to Flomo in our directory are Memos, mymind, Simplenote, Google Keep and Twos.
How does Flomo compare with other note-taking apps?
Flomo's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 111 of the 152 other note-taking apps we grade, and level with 22.
Could I make my own version of Flomo?
To replace Flomo you would be making dictation that types into any app on your computer.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Flomo’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Flomo's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by flomo. Prices change, so check flomoapp.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Flomo, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/flomo
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Flomo’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Flomo is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by flomo. Prices and plans change: check flomoapp.com before you buy.