Legend vs OmniOutliner

Legend7.4Visit OmniOutliner6.8Visit

Higher score Legend #5 in Outlining Software 7.4/10 Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Legend

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OmniOutliner #7 in Outlining Software 6.8/10 From $24.99 · 14-day trial ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit OmniOutliner

• Legend fits best

  Visual collaborative outlining

• OmniOutliner fits best

  Advanced Mac and iPad outlining

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Side by side

Feature	Legend 7.4/10 Visit ↗	OmniOutliner 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.4	6.8
Ranking	#5 in Outlining Software	#7 in Outlining Software
Best for	Visual collaborative outlining	Advanced Mac and iPad outlining
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	macOS, iOS
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Legend 1/3 · OmniOutliner 0/3
Real-time collaboration	Not published	Not published
Markdown support	✓ (best)	Not published
Templates	Not published	Not published
Specs
Mobile apps	Not published	Not published
Desktop apps	Not published	Not published
Export formats	HTML, Plain Text, Markdown, OPML, JSON	CSV, HTML, Dynamic HTML, OPML, plain text, RTF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX
Import formats	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Hierarchical infinite outlines with backlinks, mirrors, zooming, and filters Real-time collaboration plus offline-first editing and synchronization Available on web, desktop, and mobile platforms	Unlimited hierarchical levels with focus, filters, and saved views Columns, attachments, templates, and extensive export formats One-time Essentials and Pro licenses with iCloud Drive sync
Cons	Notifications and advanced filtering require the Basic plan Several workflow controls are reserved for the Pro plan The Lifetime plan requires a $399 one-time payment	Available only across Apple platforms Pro features require $99.99 or an annual subscription Advanced outlining controls may exceed simple note-taking needs
Our verdict	Legend is an outliner and productivity workspace for organizing documents, notes, tasks, projects, emails, files, and calendars. Its hierarchical structure supports infinite outlining, backlinks, mirrors, zooming, filtering, multiple… Read the review →	OmniOutliner is a native outlining application for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. It is aimed at writers, students, attorneys, software developers, and other professionals who need more structure than a basic notes app provides.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Legend — where it wins

  • Hierarchical infinite outlines with backlinks, mirrors, zooming, and filters
  • Real-time collaboration plus offline-first editing and synchronization
  • Available on web, desktop, and mobile platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Notifications and advanced filtering require the Basic plan
  • Several workflow controls are reserved for the Pro plan
  • The Lifetime plan requires a $399 one-time payment

• OmniOutliner — where it wins

  • Unlimited hierarchical levels with focus, filters, and saved views
  • Columns, attachments, templates, and extensive export formats
  • One-time Essentials and Pro licenses with iCloud Drive sync

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only across Apple platforms
  • Pro features require $99.99 or an annual subscription
  • Advanced outlining controls may exceed simple note-taking needs

• Legend7.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual)

  A flexible visual outliner with collaboration, offline editing, and broad platform support.

  Visit LegendFull verdict →
• OmniOutliner6.8/10 · From $24.99 · 14-day trial

  A deep Apple-only outliner with flexible structure, automation, and one-time pricing.

  Visit OmniOutlinerFull verdict →