NotePlan
NotePlan: A focused Apple-friendly workspace for combining notes, tasks, and time planning. Ranked #36 of 214 in Note-Taking Apps by our editors (5.6/10); pricing: Paid; best for apple users combining notes and time planning.
At a glance
- Editor score5.6 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forApple users combining notes and time planning
- Free planNo
- Paid from$99/user/yr
- Offline accessYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines notes, tasks, deadlines, and calendar events
- Supports time blocking, backlinks, templates, and plugins
- Works offline across macOS, iOS, and web
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Monthly billing costs $12 per user per month
- Supported platforms are limited to macOS, iOS, and web
Our verdict on NotePlan
NotePlan brings daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and project notes together with tasks, deadlines, scheduling, and calendar events. Its Markdown and plaintext storage, backlinks, tags, mentions, search, and filters suit people who want structured notes without separating planning from writing. The product is especially well matched to Apple users because it connects with Apple Calendar, Apple Reminders, and iCloud, while also supporting Google Calendar and web access.
Planning is the standout area. Time blocking connects calendar events with tasks and notes, and templates and plugins extend the workspace beyond basic note capture. AI handwriting transcription and voice-to-text add input options for users who want to turn handwritten or spoken material into notes. Shared Spaces support notes, folders, and calendar entries, making the product relevant for shared planning as well as individual organization. Choose NotePlan when your workflow depends on linking projects, tasks, and time directly inside your notes.
The published plans show a paid-only product with a 7-day trial on Annual billing at $8.33 per user per month, billed annually, and a 3-day trial on Monthly billing at $12 per user per month. Both plans can be canceled anytime. The trade-off is platform focus: NotePlan covers macOS, iOS, and web, so it is a weaker fit for workflows that require broader platform coverage. It also makes more sense for buyers who will use its planning depth than for someone seeking a simple, free note-taking app.
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NotePlan fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $99/user/yr |
| Offline access | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web, macos, ios |
| Note sharing | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes |
| Storage limit | Not verified |
| Integrations | Apple Calendar, Apple Reminders, Google Calendar, iCloud, Shortcuts |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Compliance & security | GDPR, PCI DSS |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Apple Calendar, Apple Reminders, Google Calendar, iCloud, Shortcuts |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | noteplan.co |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
NotePlan integrations
NotePlan lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Apple Calendar
- Apple Reminders
- Google Calendar
- iCloud
- Shortcuts
Alternatives to NotePlan
- 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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