Nota
Nota: A flexible local-first workspace for notes, collaboration, exports, and optional AI. Ranked #56 of 214 in Note-Taking Apps by our editors (3.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for collaborative local-first notes with AI.
At a glance
- Editor score3.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forCollaborative local-first notes with AI
- Free planYes
- Paid from$50/yr
- Offline accessYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Offline local-first access with cloud synchronization across devices
- Rich editing with nested workspaces, tables, code blocks, and equations
- Real-time collaboration, exports, snapshots, and version restoration
Where it doesn't
- Cloud collaboration and web access require the Pro plan
- Free cloud usage is limited to one workspace and five cloud notes
- Integrations are limited to OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google
Our verdict on Nota
Nota is a local-first note-taking application for personal and professional users who want rich editing without giving up offline access. Its desktop applications store local workspaces on the device, while the web app supports access to cloud content. Notes can be organized in nested trees and hierarchical workspaces, with support for Markdown shortcuts, slash commands, media embeds, checklists, code blocks, tables, and mathematical equations.
The plan structure separates local note-taking from cloud features. The Free plan includes unlimited local notes and workspaces, one cloud workspace, five cloud notes, local media storage, local-only collaboration, and BYOK AI. Pro costs $5 per month or $50 per year and adds unlimited cloud notes and workspaces, 5 GB of cloud storage, cloud collaborative notes, PDF export, cloud snapshots, browser previews, and web access. AI Credits cost $5 per top-up, do not expire, and are available with both Free and Pro plans. The published plans make Nota suitable for starting locally and adding cloud capacity when needed.
Nota’s standout combination is local-first storage with cloud synchronization, real-time collaborative cloud notes, and version restoration. Export options include PDF, JSON, HTML, and Markdown, which supports moving content beyond the application. AI assistance includes BYOK support, with integrations listed for OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. The main trade-off is that collaboration is split between local-only functionality on Free and cloud collaboration on Pro. Choose Nota if offline access, structured notes, and optional collaboration matter more than a broad integration ecosystem; consider another app if cloud collaboration is required without a paid plan.
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Nota fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $50/yr |
| Offline access | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web, windows, macos, linux |
| Note sharing | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes |
| Storage limit | 5 GB |
| Integrations | OpenAI, Anthropic, Google |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | nota.ink |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Nota integrations
Nota lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- OpenAI
- Anthropic
Alternatives to Nota
- 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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