# Notability vs Simplenote

| Attribute | Notability | Simplenote |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 73.1 (26% (low)) | 53.7 (18% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | A free note-taking application that synchronizes notes in real time across iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, and web browsers. Includes markdown support, automatic backups with version history, and note sharing capabilities. |
| integrations.count | 1 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Intune MAM"}]` | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","summary":"Free","features":["All editing tools & content","Add PDFs and docs directly into notes","7-day version history"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Basic note-taking for everyday use","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"notes":"5"}},{"free":false,"name":"Lite","summary":"$11.99/year (on sale from $14.99)","features":["Everything in Starter","Unlimited notes","Third party backups (iOS only)"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":11.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Unlimited notes with cloud backup","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plus","summary":"$15.99 (on sale from $19.99; billing period unspecified)","features":["Everything in Lite","AI-powered study features"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":15.99,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Unlimited notes with AI learning features","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$79.99 (on sale from $99.99; billing period unspecified)","features":["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,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Advanced AI-powered learning and productivity tools","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$60/user/year","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","Record & transcribe audio","Search & convert handwriting to text"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":60,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Team collaboration with centralized administration","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business Pro","summary":"$180 (billing period unspecified)","features":["Everything in Business","Unlimited transcription & AI-powered summaries in real time","Chat with your notes for explanations","Audit Log","Intune MAM (Mobile Application Management) integration"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":180,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Team collaboration with advanced AI capabilities","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Custom","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Custom payment terms","Dedicated support","Control & flexibility"],"description":"Custom terms for unique team requirements","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier available. Paid plans from $11.99/year (Lite) to $79.99 (Pro; period unspecified). Business plans from $60/user/year.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://notability.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T12:53:56.211Z","startingPrice":{"amount":11.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` | `{"type":"free","summary":"Completely free","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://simplenote.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T14:03:57.602Z"}` |
| 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.gdpr | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Note Taking)

| Capability | Notability | Simplenote |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | - |
| 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: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:03:39.924Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*