Supernote review (2026): is it worth $359?
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Supernote report card
Weak · out of 4.0 · graded Nov 13, 2026
Best for handwriting on an E Ink tablet with no subscription
Supernote makes E Ink tablets for handwritten notes, with apps for phone and computer and no subscription listed. The Nomad is $359 and the Manta $505 before pens and covers, and the pages we read give no price for Supernote Cloud.
Who Supernote is for
- 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
Who Supernote is not for
- 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
Why Supernote gets a 1.8
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- CValue for money$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.
- FFree plan and trialNothing is free: you pay for the tablet. A 30-day return window is not a trial.
- CFeaturesE 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.
- CEase of useNo store rating on record. A device to set up and pair with an account, then learn its own system.
- BPlatforms and integrationsCompanion apps for Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android, plus Supernote Cloud. No API or wider integration list is shown.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Supernote's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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Supernote'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. Supernote’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 17 of 169, level with 37
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 169, level with 8
- CFeaturesAbove 4 of 169, level with 116
- CEase of useAbove 10 of 169, level with 50
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 99 of 169, level with 48
Keep Supernote, or make your own?
Your call
A notes app at its plainest is text in folders with a search box.
You could make the core of Supernote for yourself: notes. What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. At $359, 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.
- Hooks into the device itself: handwriting.
What this rests on. Supernote’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.
What is Supernote?
Supernote sells E Ink tablets, the Nomad and the Manta, for handwritten notes, sketching and reading documents. The devices run a custom Android 11-based system and sync through Supernote Cloud and partner apps for phone and computer. There is no subscription listed for the devices.
Worth knowing
- 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
- 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.
Supernote pricing
As of Nov 13, 2026, Supernote is a paid product, starting at $359 one-time (Supernote Nomad).
- Starts at
- $359 one-time (Supernote Nomad)
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Supernote Nomad | $359one-time purchase | 7.8-inch glass E Ink tablet with frontlight, microSD slot up to 2 TB and a replaceable battery. |
| Supernote Manta | $505one-time purchase | 10.7-inch flexible E Ink tablet with frontlight and a microSD slot up to 2 TB. |
Read from supernote.com on Nov 13, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Supernote before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- EducationStudent and teacher discounts
The site menu lists student, teacher, military and first-responder discounts; the amounts are on the linked pages.
Stated on supernote.com
Works with
- Supernote Cloud
Supernote alternatives
- Supernote vs reMarkable
Free trial · from $399 one-time
- Supernote vs Goodnotes
Free plan · from $11.99/yr
- Supernote vs Noteshelf
Free plan · from $7.99 one-time
- Supernote vs Rocketbook
From $34.99 one-time
- Supernote vs Notability
Free plan · from $14.99/yr
Common questions
Does Supernote have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Supernote is listed for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
Is Supernote open source?
Supernote is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Nov 13, 2026.