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YouAreMe
VerifiedMust try
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Freemium
Custom pricing
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31 Note Taking tools, ranked by readers
Every listed tool supports Note Taking. The order comes from 16 reader votes. 24 have a free way in.
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Top 5, side by side
The 5 most-voted tools on the facts readers ask about.
| Fact | #1 YouAreMe | #2 Notion | #3 Obsidian | #4 tl;dv | #5 Microsoft OneNote |
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| Reader votes | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
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| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starts at | Custom pricing | $10 per month | $4/mo | Custom pricing | Not listed |
| Free way in | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Saves | 41 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Added | 2025 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
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Median entry price $10/moCheapest paid $3/moFree plan available 24 of 31
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Notion
VerifiedMust try
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Freemium
Paid from $10 per month
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Freemium
Paid from $4/mo
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Freemium
Custom pricing
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Freemium
Paid from $15/mo
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Freemium
Custom pricing
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Freemium
Paid from $249/mo
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Freemium
Paid from $14/mo
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Freemium
Paid from $16.99/mo
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Freemium
Custom pricing
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Freemium
Paid from $8 per month
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Freemium
Paid from $10/mo
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Freemium
Paid from $8.33/mo
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Freemium
Paid from $19/mo
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From $19/yr
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From $16.99/mo
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Paid from $4/mo
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From $8/mo
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Paid from $9.99/mo
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Custom pricing
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Paid from $10/mo
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Paid from $9.99/mo
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Freemium
Paid from €21/mo
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From $9.99/mo
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Freemium
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From $89 one-time
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Freemium
Paid from $8/mo
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smry
Cheapest
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Freemium
Paid from $3/mo
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From $15/mo
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Freemium
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Jake BostonRising StarI used to struggle with taking notes during online meetings, so I started using tl;dv to record meetings and generate transcripts. Then I organize everything in Notion to keep my notes tidy.
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Gunel IbadovaLegendHow accurate are the transcripts in tl;dv? Do you usually need to edit them after meetings?
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Haaland KRising StarI like your workflow. I've been using tl;dv too, but I usually keep my notes in Google Docs. I'll definitely give Notion a try. I've also been exploring YouAreMe lately and it's been a fun way to journal and connect with other people's stories.
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How many Note Taking tools are there?
Siteefy's live index currently tracks 31 Note Taking tools, with 17 added in 2026. The count updates automatically as tools are published or retired.
What is the best Note Taking tool right now?
YouAreMe holds the top spot on this list, rated 5.0 stars by the community. The ranking comes from reader votes, so the leader changes as votes come in.
Are there free Note Taking tools?
Yes. 24 offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. YouAreMe is the highest-ranked option with a free way in.
How much do Note Taking tools cost?
Paid plans start at $3/mo (smry). Each row in the list above shows the tool's pricing model and starting price.
How is this Note Taking list ranked?
By reader votes: every vote moves a tool up or down, star ratings come from community reviews, and anyone can vote, review a tool, or suggest one that is missing.