Notebooks
Notebooks: A broad, file-based note and task system for Apple-focused users. Ranked #93 of 214 in Note-Taking Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for apple users needing hierarchical notes and tasks.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forApple users needing hierarchical notes and tasks
- Free planNo
- Offline accessYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports plain-text, Markdown, formatted documents, and standard files
- Combines nested books, tasks, search, links, backlinks, and smart books
- Imports PDFs, Office files, iWork files, media, and web content
Where it doesn't
- Paid product with no free plan
- No real-time collaboration or AI features
- Platform support is limited to iOS, macOS, and Windows
Our verdict on Notebooks
Notebooks is a file-based note-taking and organization app for people who want notes, tasks, documents, and imported files in one structured workspace. Its nested books and document hierarchies suit Apple users who organize information by project, topic, or archive. Plain-text, Markdown, and formatted editing support different writing styles, while tasks can include due dates, alerts, and recurring schedules. The app also supports offline access, standard file formats, and note sharing without real-time collaboration.
Its main strength is breadth within a personal knowledge and document system. Notebooks can import PDFs, Office files, iWork files, images, audio, video, and web content, then provide full-text search across documents and attachments. Wiki-style links, backlinks, contexts, and smart books add ways to connect and filter information. PDF and eBook compilation further extends it beyond quick notes. Synchronization works through iCloud, Dropbox, and WebDAV, with integrations for TextExpander, WePrint, and several task apps including OmniFocus, Things, Firetask, Ideabook, and Appigo Todo.
Notebooks is a strong choice for users who prefer hierarchical organization, regular files, and a wide range of document types, especially within an Apple-centered workflow. Its passcode protection for selected iOS content adds a focused privacy control. However, buyers looking for a free entry tier, AI-assisted note features, or real-time team collaboration should choose another app. Windows support is included, but the overall platform lineup remains centered on iOS and macOS. The product fits personal organization and long-form writing better than collaborative workspaces built around shared editing.
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Notebooks fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Offline access | Yes |
| Supported platforms | ios, macos, windows |
| Note sharing | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | No |
| Storage limit | Not verified |
| Integrations | iCloud, Dropbox, WebDAV, TextExpander, WePrint, OmniFocus, Things, Firetask, Ideabook, Appigo Todo |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 10 integrations: iCloud, Dropbox, WebDAV, TextExpander, WePrint, OmniFocus … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | notebooksapp.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Notebooks integrations
Notebooks lists 10 integrations on its own site.
- iCloud
- Dropbox
- WebDAV
- TextExpander
- WePrint
- OmniFocus
- Things
- Firetask
- Ideabook
- Appigo Todo
Alternatives to Notebooks
- 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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