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Head-to-head · Note And Writing Apps

Google Keep vs Zoho Notebook

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Google Keep #5 in Note And Writing Apps 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Google Keep
Zoho Notebook #6 in Note And Writing Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Zoho Notebook

Google Keep leads on 0 checks, Zoho Notebook on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGoogle Keep · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth

Google Keep scores higher on our rubric for note and writing apps: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Google Keep is the better fit for free, lightweight notes and shared checklists. Zoho Notebook is the better fit for multimedia notes with broad integrations.

  • Google Keep fits best

    Free, lightweight notes and shared checklists

  • Zoho Notebook fits best

    Multimedia notes with broad integrations

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Side by side

Feature Google Keep 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Zoho Notebook 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #5 in Note And Writing Apps #6 in Note And Writing Apps
Best for Free, lightweight notes and shared checklists Multimedia notes with broad integrations
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Community, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 17 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Keep 1/4 · Zoho Notebook 1/4
Offline access ✓ ✓
Markdown support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Live collaboration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cross-device sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Platforms web, ios, android, chrome_extension web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android
Our review
Pros
  • Captures text, checklists, photos, drawings, and audio recordings
  • Works offline and syncs edits after reconnecting
  • Supports shared notes with real-time collaborative editing
  • Supports text, audio, photo, sketch, checklist, file, and smart cards
  • Offline editing, sharing, collaboration, scanning, and web clipping
  • Integrates with Zoho services plus Google Workspace, Slack, Teams, and Zapier
Cons
  • Organization centers on labels, colors, pins, filters, and archives
  • Designed for lightweight note taking rather than deep organization
  • List creation with Gemini may not suit users seeking manual-only workflows
  • Essential storage is limited to 500 MB per user
  • OCR and object-detection search are paid-plan features
  • Advanced AI capabilities and 180-minute recordings require Pro Plus
Our verdict

Google Keep brings quick note capture and shared checklists to the web, iOS, Android, and Chrome extension. It suits people who want to jot down text, make lists, save photos or drawings, and record audio without paying for a standalone…

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Zoho Notebook is a cross-platform note-taking app for individuals, students, professionals, and teams. Its card-based system handles text, audio, photos, sketches, checklists, files, and smart content, while notebooks, tags, reminders, and…

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  1. Google KeepNote And Writing Apps 8.9Free plan
  2. Zoho NotebookNote And Writing Apps 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Google Keep — where it wins

    • Captures text, checklists, photos, drawings, and audio recordings
    • Works offline and syncs edits after reconnecting
    • Supports shared notes with real-time collaborative editing

    Where it doesn't

    • Organization centers on labels, colors, pins, filters, and archives
    • Designed for lightweight note taking rather than deep organization
    • List creation with Gemini may not suit users seeking manual-only workflows

  • Zoho Notebook — where it wins

    • Supports text, audio, photo, sketch, checklist, file, and smart cards
    • Offline editing, sharing, collaboration, scanning, and web clipping
    • Integrates with Zoho services plus Google Workspace, Slack, Teams, and Zapier

    Where it doesn't

    • Essential storage is limited to 500 MB per user
    • OCR and object-detection search are paid-plan features
    • Advanced AI capabilities and 180-minute recordings require Pro Plus

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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