# Simplenote vs Zoho Notebook

| Attribute | Simplenote | Zoho Notebook |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 64.2 (28% (low)) | 53.1 (54% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A free note-taking application that syncs notes automatically across web, mobile, and desktop platforms. Supports Markdown formatting, offline editing, and cloud backup of all changes. It is indexed under Note Taking.","source":"https://simplenote.com","question":"What is Simplenote?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Simplenote offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://simplenote.com","question":"Is Simplenote free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Simplenote supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://simplenote.com","question":"What platforms does Simplenote support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Simplenote, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://simplenote.com","question":"Can Simplenote be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Simplenote. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Simplenote not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://simplenote.com/2018/08/24/privacy-policy-update/","question":"What security certifications does Simplenote 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 free note-taking application that syncs notes automatically across web, mobile, and desktop platforms. Supports Markdown formatting, offline editing, and cloud backup of all changes. | 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 | `{"deployment_model":"cloud_saas","nested_folders_and_tagging_hierarchy":true,"offline_mode_editing_without_internet":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 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Google APIs"},{"name":"YouTube"},{"name":"Zoho Meeting","native":true,"direction":"inbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free","summary":"Completely free","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://simplenote.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T14:03:57.602Z"}` | `{"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 | free | free |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| 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 | Simplenote | Zoho Notebook |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud saas | 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 | - | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:58:20.199Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*