LiquidText
Document review workspace that links excerpts to notes
What is LiquidText?
LiquidText is a document review app for iPad, Mac and Windows that places source documents and a notes workspace side by side. Excerpts dragged out of a document stay linked to where they came from, a pinch gesture pulls distant pages or search results together, and notes can be connected into a mind map. The Basic version is free; multi-document projects, inking and cloud sync need a paid version.
LiquidText has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.99 per month, paid annually (LIVE). See every plan
Good for
- Lawyers and analysts reviewing long documents
- Researchers comparing passages across several papers
- Pen-and-tablet users who want notes tied back to their sources
Worth knowing
- The apps cover iPadOS, macOS and Windows only.
- The free Basic version leaves out multi-document projects, inking, tagging and OCR.
- Pro 2023 is licensed for one platform; syncing between devices or working across operating systems needs a LIVE subscription.
- LIVE includes 1 GB of storage and sharing with one colleague; more of either needs an Unlimited tier.
Key features
- Unified workspace
- Source documents and notes share one screen. Excerpts dragged out of a document stay linked to their original location and return to it with one tap.
- Pinch to compare and search
- A pinch gesture collapses a document so distant pages, search results or highlights sit together, with as much surrounding context as needed.
- Ink links and freehand notes
- Pro adds freehand inking anywhere and live links drawn as a line between any two objects, such as a page, an excerpt and a comment.
- Multi-document projects
- Pro projects hold any number of documents, show up to 3 in parallel (5 on PC) and search across all of them at once.
- LIVE sync and collaboration
- The LIVE subscription syncs projects across devices in real time, backs them up continuously and lets a colleague work in a shared project.
- Export and reference managers
- Notes and excerpts export to PDF and DOCX, and Pro integrates with the Zotero and Mendeley reference managers.
LiquidText pricing
- Starts at
- $8.99 per month, paid annually (LIVE)
- Free plan
- Basic: free PDF reading, annotation, excerpts linked to notes, pinch search and highlight view, mind maps and notes export. Multi-document projects, inking and tagging need Pro.
- Free trial
- One-week free trial on any LiquidText LIVE subscription
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | PDF reader with annotation, a unified workspace, excerpts linked back to the document, pinch search and notes export. |
| Pro 2023 | $89.99one-time purchase, one platform | Local app for a single platform: inking, multi-document projects, links across documents, tagging, OCR, and Zotero and Mendeley integration. |
| LIVE | $8.99per month, paid annually; $10.99 paid monthly | Everything in Pro 2023 on all platforms, plus real-time sync, continuous backup, 1 GB of project storage and sharing with one colleague. |
| LIVE Unlimited | $15.99per month, paid annually; $18.99 paid monthly | Adds unlimited storage, document replacement, enhanced search actions and priority support. |
| LIVE Unlimited Plus | $20.99per month, paid annually; $24.99 paid monthly | Raises real-time collaboration from one colleague to nearly unlimited collaborators per project, with sharing and privacy controls. |
| Enterprise Edition | Custom | Quoted on request, with a license management console, single sign-on, password-based file encryption and an on-premises server option. |
Read from liquidtext.net on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with LiquidText before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountLower monthly rate when paid annually
LIVE is $8.99 a month paid annually against $10.99 paid monthly; LIVE Unlimited is $15.99 against $18.99, and Unlimited Plus $20.99 against $24.99.
Stated on liquidtext.net - EducationStudent pricing through in-app purchase
The pricing page says student discounts are available only as in-app purchases in a LiquidText app downloaded from the app store. It gives no rate.
Stated on liquidtext.net - Lifetime licensePro 2023 as a one-time purchase
LiquidText Pro 2023 is paid once at $89.99 for a single platform and can run on up to 5 personal devices on that platform.
Stated on liquidtext.net
How people rate the LiquidText app
4.6
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars81%
- 4 stars10%
- 3 stars3%
- 2 stars1%
- 1 star4%
6,376 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 6, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
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Common questions
Is LiquidText free?
LiquidText has a free plan. Basic: free PDF reading, annotation, excerpts linked to notes, pinch search and highlight view, mind maps and notes export. Multi-document projects, inking and tagging need Pro. Paid plans start at $8.99 per month, paid annually (LIVE).
How much does LiquidText cost?
LiquidText lists 6 plans. Basic: $0. Pro 2023: $89.99 one-time purchase, one platform. LIVE: $8.99 per month, paid annually; $10.99 paid monthly. LIVE Unlimited: $15.99 per month, paid annually; $18.99 paid monthly. LIVE Unlimited Plus: $20.99 per month, paid annually; $24.99 paid monthly. Enterprise Edition: custom pricing. Prices were read from liquidtext.net on Oct 6, 2026.
What platforms does LiquidText work on?
LiquidText is available on iOS, macOS and Windows.
Does LiquidText offer any discounts?
LiquidText publicly lists the following: Lower monthly rate when paid annually; Student pricing through in-app purchase; Pro 2023 as a one-time purchase.
How is LiquidText rated?
LiquidText's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6,376 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 6, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does LiquidText have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. LiquidText is listed for iOS, macOS and Windows.
Does LiquidText have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. LiquidText is listed for iOS, macOS and Windows.
Is LiquidText open source?
LiquidText is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.
What does LiquidText integrate with?
LiquidText's listing names Zotero, Mendeley, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, iCloud and iManage. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does LiquidText have a student discount?
Student pricing through in-app purchase. The pricing page says student discounts are available only as in-app purchases in a LiquidText app downloaded from the app store. It gives no rate.
Does LiquidText have a free trial?
Yes. One-week free trial on any LiquidText LIVE subscription.
Who makes LiquidText?
LiquidText is made by LiquidText Inc.
What are the alternatives to LiquidText?
The closest alternatives to LiquidText in our directory are MarginNote, Flexcil, Goodnotes, Notability and DEVONthink. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with LiquidText.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.