# Notability vs Zoho Notebook

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Notability

| Attribute | Notability | Zoho Notebook |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 63.6 (39% (low)) | 53.1 (54% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Note-taking application that combines handwritten notes, live audio transcription, and AI-powered features like quizzes, flashcards, and note analysis to support learning and productivity across devices. It is indexed under Note Taking.","source":"https://notability.com/pricing","question":"What is Notability?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Notability offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $11.99 per year. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://notability.com/pricing","question":"Is Notability free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Notability. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://notability.com","question":"What platforms does Notability support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Notability, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://notability.com","question":"Can Notability be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Notability. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Notability not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://notability.com/privacy","question":"What security certifications does Notability have?","confidence":0.7}]` | `[{"answer":"Zoho Notebook is a note-taking platform that supports multiple content types including text, audio, photos, and file attachments. Notes are organized in a card-based interface, sync automatically across devices (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Web), and include a free tier with 2GB of cloud storage. It is indexed under Note Taking.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/notebook/","question":"What is Zoho Notebook?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zoho Notebook offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Free and Pro. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/notebook/","question":"Is Zoho Notebook free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zoho Notebook supports the web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/notebook/","question":"What platforms does Zoho Notebook support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Zoho Notebook, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/notebook/","question":"Can Zoho Notebook be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for Zoho Notebook. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Zoho Notebook not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/jp/compliance.html","question":"What security certifications does Zoho Notebook have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A note-taking platform combining traditional note-taking with PDF markup, audio lecture recording, and AI capabilities including transcription, summaries, and interactive learning tools. Designed for individual learners and team collaboration. | A cloud-based note-taking app with automatic audio transcription, web clipping capabilities, offline access, and cross-platform synchronization, designed with privacy and security as core principles. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"freemium","pdf_document_annotation":true,"audio_recording_and_dictation":true,"offline_mode_editing_without_internet":true,"stylus_handwriting_and_sketching_support":true,"ocr_optical_character_recognition_scanning":true}` | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"deployment_model":"cloud_saas","audio_recording_and_dictation":true,"offline_mode_editing_without_internet":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Intune MAM"}]` | `[{"name":"Google APIs"},{"name":"YouTube"},{"name":"Zoho Meeting","native":true,"direction":"inbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","features":["All editing tools & content","Add PDFs and docs directly into your notes","Access to 20,000+ note-taking templates","7-day version history"],"description":"For everyday note-takers who want reliability.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Lite","summary":"$11.99/yr (regular $14.99/yr)","features":["Unlimited notes","Third party backups (iOS only)"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":11.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For note-takers who want unlimited notes and reliable backups.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plus","summary":"$15.99/yr (regular $19.99/yr)","features":["YouTube link-to-note conversions with transcripts & summaries (limited)","AI-powered quizzes & flashcards (limited)","Audio transcription (limited)","30-day version history"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":15.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For people who want faster note-taking with AI help.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$79.99/yr (regular $99.99/yr)","features":["Unlimited transcription & AI-powered summaries in real time","Unlimited YouTube link-to-note conversions with transcripts & summaries","Unlimited quizzes & flashcards","Unlimited live audio transcriptions","Chat with your notes for explanations & quicker learning","90-day version history"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":79.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For people who want the most advanced AI study & productivity tools.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","features":["Unlimited note-taking and PDF annotation","Centralized user admin and billing","Admin-based feature controls","Shared note libraries for real-time team collaboration","AI-powered summaries (limited)","Search & convert handwriting to text"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":60,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For businesses that share notes and documents.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business Pro","features":["Chat with your notes for explanations","Audit Log","Intune MAM (Mobile Application Management) integration"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":180,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For businesses that want to enhance their work with AI.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Custom Contract","features":["Custom payment terms","Dedicated support","Control & flexibility"],"description":"For teams that have unique needs and the flexibility to work their way.","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier; $11.99–$99.99/yr for individuals; $60–$180/yr per user for teams","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://notability.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-14T21:34:10.713Z","startingPrice":{"amount":11.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` | `{"type":"freemium","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["Text, audio, photo, and file notes","Cross-device sync","Offline access","Ad-free","2GB cloud storage"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Essential note-taking features with no ads, hidden fees, or paywalls. Includes 2GB cloud storage.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"2GB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"Pro plan with advanced features (pricing not specified)","features":["Advanced productivity features"],"description":"Advanced note-taking features to enhance productivity","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free plan available. Pro plan pricing not specified.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.zoho.com/notebook/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T16:05:26.625Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | free |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":11.99,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27001","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27701","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27017","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27018","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO 9001","status":"active","validUntil":"2029-02-02"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 20000-1","status":"active","validUntil":"2027-07-29"},{"name":"ISO 22301","status":"active","validUntil":"2026-11-20"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.zoho.com/compliance.html |

## Capabilities (Note Taking)

| Capability | Notability | Zoho Notebook |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | Cloud saas |
| Offline mode editing without internet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Browser extension web page clipping | - | - |
| OCR optical character recognition scanning | ✓ | - |
| Stylus handwriting and sketching support | ✓ | - |
| Audio recording and dictation | ✓ | ✓ |
| End to end encryption e2ee | - | - |
| PDF document annotation | ✓ | - |
| Nested folders and tagging hierarchy | - | - |
| Siri google assistant voice memo sync | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | - | ✓ |
| Pricing model | Freemium | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:16:11.476Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*