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Head-to-head · Note-Taking Apps

Zoho Notebook vs Notejoy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Zoho Notebook #7 in Note-Taking Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Zoho Notebook
Notejoy #11 in Note-Taking Apps 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Notejoy

Zoho Notebook leads on 0 checks, Notejoy on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZoho Notebook · 8.5/10
  • Free planboth

Zoho Notebook scores higher on our rubric for note-taking apps: 8.5 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #11.

Notejoy leads on storage limit: 5 GB versus 0.5 GB.

Zoho Notebook is the better fit for users wanting free notes with broad integrations. Notejoy is the better fit for collaborative team note libraries.

  • Zoho Notebook fits best

    Users wanting free notes with broad integrations

  • Notejoy fits best

    Collaborative team note libraries

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Side by side

Feature Zoho Notebook 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Notejoy 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.1
Ranking #7 in Note-Taking Apps #11 in Note-Taking Apps
Best for Users wanting free notes with broad integrations Collaborative team note libraries
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $5/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Community, Live chat, Docs Live chat, Docs, Email
Compliance GDPR GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations 17 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Notebook 3/3 · Notejoy 3/3
Offline access ✓ ✓
Note sharing ✓ ✓
Real-time collaboration ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android web, windows, macos, ios, android, chrome_extension
Storage limit 0.5 GB 5 GB (best)
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 Drive, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Gmail, Slack, Trello, HubSpot, Scanner apps, Audio recording apps, Grammarly, ProWritingAid
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
  • Real-time editing with team libraries and permissions
  • OCR search across images and documents
  • Offline access across web and desktop clients
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
  • Free plan limits libraries, notebooks, uploads, and storage
  • Team management features start on the Team plan
  • Solo plan supports one user per library
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,…

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Notejoy is a note-taking and collaboration platform for individuals, teams, agencies, and support organizations. It combines structured notebooks and libraries with real-time editing, sharing permissions, threaded discussions, note…

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  1. Zoho NotebookNote-Taking Apps 8.5Free plan
  2. NotejoyNote-Taking Apps 8.1Free plan

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

  • Notejoy — where it wins

    • Real-time editing with team libraries and permissions
    • OCR search across images and documents
    • Offline access across web and desktop clients

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits libraries, notebooks, uploads, and storage
    • Team management features start on the Team plan
    • Solo plan supports one user per library

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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