Zoho Notebook vs Amplenote

Zoho Notebook8.5Visit Amplenote7.7Visit

Higher score Zoho Notebook #7 in Note-Taking Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Zoho Notebook

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Amplenote #15 in Note-Taking Apps 7.7/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Amplenote

• Zoho Notebook fits best

  Users wanting free notes with broad integrations

• Amplenote fits best

  Power users combining notes, tasks, and calendars

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Side by side

Feature	Zoho Notebook 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Amplenote 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	7.7
Ranking	#7 in Note-Taking Apps	#15 in Note-Taking Apps
Best for	Users wanting free notes with broad integrations	Power users combining notes, tasks, and calendars
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	15 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Community, Live chat, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	17 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Zoho Notebook 3/3 · Amplenote 3/3
Offline access	✓	✓
Note sharing	✓	✓
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, chrome_extension, api
Storage limit	0.5 GB	Not checked yet
Integrations	Samsung Devices, IFTTT, Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Zapier, Zoho Mail, Zoho Meeting, Zoho Connect, Zoho Cliq, Zoho Projects, Zoho Flow, Zoho Scanner, Integrately, Zoho CRM, Bigin	Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook Calendar, Apple Calendar, Siri Shortcuts, IFTTT, Pipedream, Google Drive
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes varied note cards, scanning, reminders, and offline access Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome Connects with Zoho apps, Zapier, IFTTT, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams	Combines notes, tasks, calendar views, backlinks, tags, and publishing Runs across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and API platforms Adds calendar sync, encrypted Vault Notes, and AI search options
Cons	Free plan provides 2 GB of cloud storage per personal user Simultaneous editing of one notecard is not supported Advanced storage, OCR, Noteboards, and co-owner access require paid tiers	Real-time cursors are not available for shared editing Advanced features require paid plans with different capability tiers The Personal plan limits uploads to 5 MB per file
Our verdict	Zoho Notebook is a cross-platform note-taking app for individuals, students, researchers, and teams. Its card-based structure supports text, checklists, audio, photos, sketches, files, and smart content, while notebooks, tags, collections,… Read the review →	Amplenote brings notes, Jots, tasks, calendar views, backlinks, tags, Markdown formatting, attachments, sharing, publishing, and AI-powered search into one productivity application. It is aimed at individuals, writers, researchers, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Zoho Notebook — where it wins

  • Free plan includes varied note cards, scanning, reminders, and offline access
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome
  • Connects with Zoho apps, Zapier, IFTTT, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan provides 2 GB of cloud storage per personal user
  • Simultaneous editing of one notecard is not supported
  • Advanced storage, OCR, Noteboards, and co-owner access require paid tiers

• Amplenote — where it wins

  • Combines notes, tasks, calendar views, backlinks, tags, and publishing
  • Runs across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and API platforms
  • Adds calendar sync, encrypted Vault Notes, and AI search options

  Where it doesn't

  • Real-time cursors are not available for shared editing
  • Advanced features require paid plans with different capability tiers
  • The Personal plan limits uploads to 5 MB per file

• Zoho Notebook8.5/10 · Free plan

  A flexible free note-taking app with broad platforms, integrations, and content types.

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• Amplenote7.7/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  A broad productivity workspace for connecting notes, tasks, calendars, and linked information.

  Visit AmplenoteFull verdict →