Google Keep
Google Keep: A free, approachable choice for notes, lists, reminders, and lightweight collaboration. Ranked #10 of 214 in Note-Taking Apps by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for simple, free notes and shared lists.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSimple, free notes and shared lists
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Offline accessYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free notes, checklists, reminders, attachments, search, and sharing
- Real-time collaboration with offline access on Android and iOS
- Connects with Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Google Workspace
Where it doesn't
- Narrower feature depth than more advanced note-taking apps
- Platform coverage is limited to web, Android, iOS, and Chrome
- Gemini list creation depends on eligible users or devices
Our verdict on Google Keep
Google Keep is a free note-taking and organization app for individuals, families, and teams that need quick access to text notes, checklists, reminders, and shared ideas. Notes can include photos, drawings, and audio recordings, while labels, colors, pins, filters, and search help organize them. Keep supports web, Android, iOS, and a Chrome extension, with offline access on its mobile apps. It is a practical fit for lightweight personal organization, household lists, and small collaborative tasks.
Its strongest advantage is the breadth of everyday note features available without a paid plan. Users can share notes, edit them together in real time, set reminders, and export notes to Google Docs. AI-assisted list creation with Gemini adds another option for eligible users or devices. The app also fits naturally into the Google ecosystem through Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Workspace, making it a sensible choice for people already working across those services.
Keep is less suited to users who need deeper note structures, advanced knowledge management, or broader platform coverage. Its focus is quick capture and simple organization rather than a highly specialized workspace for complex projects or large information libraries. Choose it for straightforward notes, lists, reminders, attachments, and collaboration at no cost. Consider an alternative if your work depends on more advanced feature depth or support across platforms beyond the web, Android, iOS, and Chrome.
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Google Keep pricing
Google Keep fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Offline access | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web, ios, android, chrome_extension |
| Note sharing | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes |
| Storage limit | Not verified |
| Integrations | Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Chat, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Chat, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets … |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | keep.google.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Google Keep integrations
Google Keep lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Gmail
- Google Calendar
- Google Chat
- Google Drive
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Google Slides
Alternatives to Google Keep
- Microsoft OneNoteA broad, collaborative note system with strong Microsoft integration and a capable free option.9.3
- NotionA flexible workspace for teams that want notes and knowledge bases alongside databases and collaboration.9.2
- EvernoteA broad note-taking workspace for organizing information, tasks, calendars, and documents.9.0
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