The reMarkable Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about reMarkable 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.
reMarkable
The Insider’s Guide
Paper tablets for handwritten notes, plus an optional subscription
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among note-taking apps, read from reMarkable’s own pages.
Made by reMarkable AS · checked Nov 13, 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 reMarkable’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on reMarkable’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 1 of the 169 other note-taking apps we grade
reMarkable makes paper tablets for handwriting, reading and marking up documents, with no apps or notifications on the device. Notes sync to mobile and desktop apps, and handwriting can be converted to typed text. The optional Connect subscription adds unlimited cloud storage, handwriting search and integrations.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about reMarkable, taken from its own pages and our grades.
A device to pair with an account, with its own way of working to learn.
- 1
Best for handwritten notes on a paper-like tablet
reMarkable makes paper tablets for handwriting and marking up documents, with Connect as an optional subscription.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $399 one-time (Paper Pure); Connect from $3.99 per month.
- 3
You can try it first
50-day free trial of Connect when pairing a device; 50-day return period on tablets
- 4
It runs on 4 platforms
macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
- 5
Paper-like writing surface
Tablets have no apps or notifications; the screen is built for handwriting, reading and annotating documents.
- 6
Handwriting to text
Convert handwritten notes to typed text and select, move or layer work on the device.
- 7
Sync to phone and computer
Mobile and desktop apps let you view, organize and import files; taking and editing notes in the apps needs Connect.
- 8
A 1.8 GPA, above 1 of 169
That is against the other note-taking apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Your call
A notes app at its plainest is text in folders with a search box.
reMarkable at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $399 one-time (Paper Pure); Connect from $3.99 per month
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 50-day free trial of Connect when pairing a device; 50-day return period on tablets
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
- Made by
- reMarkable AS
- Category
- Note-Taking Apps
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
- Store rating
- 2.8 on the App Store, 520 ratings
The report card
Best for handwritten notes on a paper-like tablet
reMarkable makes paper tablets for handwriting and marking up documents, with Connect as an optional subscription. Tablets start at $399, and without Connect the apps can't take notes and only the last 50 days of files stay in the cloud.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Paper Pure is $399, Paper Pro Move $449 and Paper Pro $629 as starting prices, plus Connect at $3.99 a month or $39.90 a year if you want the full set of features. It is hardware, so we set it against other tablets, not note apps. |
| Free plan and trial | F | Nothing is free: you buy the tablet first. The 50-day Connect trial and 50-day return period are not a free way in. |
| Features | C | Handwriting, conversion to text, Word and Google Docs import, and sync to phone and computer. The listing's gaps: without Connect the apps can't take notes and old files leave the cloud. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. A device to pair with an account, with its own way of working to learn. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Mobile and desktop apps, with Slack, Miro, Google Docs and Word. The pages don't list which systems the apps run on. |
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 reMarkable is for
- Fits if you want a screen with no apps or notifications for handwriting and reading
- Works for people who mark up Word and Google Docs files by hand
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you want colour or the pen bundle: prices shown are the starting configuration
- Tight if you skip Connect: files not touched in 50 days leave the cloud and the apps can't take notes
- Watch out: the site says it doesn't ship to every country, and sells from its own web shop
- Not for you if you want a try-before-you-buy: only a 50-day return period
Good to know
Good for
- People who want a distraction-free device for handwriting and reading
- Meeting notes and document markup away from a laptop
Worth knowing
- Without Connect, only files used and synced in the last 50 days stay in the cloud, and the apps cannot take notes.
- Prices shown are the starting configuration of each tablet; the Marker and other bundles raise the price.
- The site says it does not ship to every country, and its tablets are sold from its own web shop.
- The pages do not list which operating systems the desktop and mobile apps support.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$399 one-time
To start
reMarkable is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $399 one-time (Paper Pure); Connect from $3.99 per month.
It is hardware, so we set it against other tablets, not note apps.
Connect, monthly
$3.99
per month
Optional subscription: unlimited cloud storage, handwriting search, note-taking in the apps, and sharing tools.
Connect, annual
$39.90
per year
The same Connect subscription billed yearly, described as 12 months for the price of 10.
Paper Pure
$399
one-time, starting price
Black-and-white paper tablet; the price shown is the starting configuration, with up to 3 weeks of battery life.
Paper Pro Move
$449
one-time, starting price
The most portable tablet, with a 7.3-inch color display and up to 2 weeks of battery life.
Paper Pro
$629
one-time, starting price
Full-size 11.8-inch color tablet with an adjustable reading light; higher configurations cost more.
Trying it first
50-day free trial of Connect when pairing a device; 50-day return period on tablets
Read from remarkable.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Connect annual billing: 12 months for 10
Connect costs $39.90 a year instead of $3.99 a month, which reMarkable describes as 12 months for the price of 10.
Stated on support.remarkable.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
4
Places it runs: macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
Paper tablets for handwritten notes, plus an optional subscription. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, AI features, notes.
Handwriting, conversion to text, Word and Google Docs import, and sync to phone and computer.
- Paper-like writing surface
- Tablets have no apps or notifications; the screen is built for handwriting, reading and annotating documents.
- Handwriting to text
- Convert handwritten notes to typed text and select, move or layer work on the device.
- Sync to phone and computer
- Mobile and desktop apps let you view, organize and import files; taking and editing notes in the apps needs Connect.
- Connect subscription
- Adds unlimited cloud storage, handwriting search, templates, and sending notes to Slack or Miro.
- Import Word and Google Docs
- With Connect, Word files and Google Docs can be turned into notebooks to read and mark up with the pen.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- Slack
- Miro
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Word
reMarkable is made by reMarkable AS.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
1/169
Other note-taking apps it is graded above
reMarkable's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 1 of the 169 other note-taking apps we grade, and level with 5.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 99 of 169) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 170 note-taking apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. reMarkable’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 17 of 169
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 169
- CFeaturesAbove 4 of 169
- CEase of useAbove 10 of 169
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 99 of 169
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.
Your call
A notes app at its plainest is text in folders with a search box.
You could make the core of reMarkable for yourself: notes. What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. At $399, paid once, it costs less than the weekend it would take to replace, which is the argument for keeping it.
What you could make
- Notes: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- Hooks into the device itself: handwriting.
What this rests on. reMarkable’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
Supernote, Goodnotes, Notability, Rocketbook and Noteshelf
The 5 tools reMarkable is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
Supernote
From $359 one-time
E Ink handwriting tablets with companion mobile and desktop apps.
- 3.6GPA
Goodnotes
Free plan · from $11.99/yr
Handwritten notes, PDF markup and whiteboards with an AI assistant.
- Goodnotes has a free plan. reMarkable does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Goodnotes lists a web app.
- Goodnotes also covers transcription and whiteboard.
- 3.4GPA
Notability
Free plan · from $14.99/yr
Handwritten notes with synced audio, transcripts and AI study tools.
- Notability has a free plan. reMarkable does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Notability lists a web app.
- Notability also covers transcription and templates.
- 2.0GPA
Rocketbook
From $34.99 one-time
Reusable paper notebooks that scan to cloud services via a free app.
- Only reMarkable lists macOS and Windows apps.
- reMarkable can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Rocketbook also covers transcription and tasks.
- 2.8GPA
Noteshelf
Free plan · from $7.99 one-time
Handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation for stylus devices.
- Noteshelf has a free plan. reMarkable does not, though it has a free trial.
- Noteshelf also covers templates.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
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 reMarkable free?
No, reMarkable is a paid product, but you can try it first. 50-day free trial of Connect when pairing a device; 50-day return period on tablets.
How much does reMarkable cost?
reMarkable lists 5 plans. Connect, monthly: $3.99 per month.
What platforms does reMarkable work on?
reMarkable is available on macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
Does reMarkable offer any discounts?
reMarkable publicly lists the following: Connect annual billing: 12 months for 10.
How is reMarkable rated?
reMarkable's iPhone and iPad app averages 2.8 out of 5 from 520 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does reMarkable have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. reMarkable is listed for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
Is reMarkable open source?
reMarkable is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does reMarkable integrate with?
reMarkable's listing names Slack, Miro, Google Docs and Microsoft Word.
Who makes reMarkable?
reMarkable is made by reMarkable AS.
What are the alternatives to reMarkable?
The closest alternatives to reMarkable in our directory are Supernote, Goodnotes, Notability, Rocketbook and Noteshelf.
How does reMarkable compare with other note-taking apps?
reMarkable's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 1 of the 169 other note-taking apps we grade, and level with 5.
Could I make my own version of reMarkable?
A notes app at its plainest is text in folders with a search box. You could make the core of reMarkable for yourself: notes.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from reMarkable’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from reMarkable's own pages on 13 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 reMarkable AS. Prices change, so check remarkable.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
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.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- reMarkable, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/remarkable
- 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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