Notability
8.6#10 in note-taking appsFrom $11.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitNotability vs Penbook
What both publish
| Fact | Notability | Penbook |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The privacy policy identifies Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, and OneDrive as optional third-party backup services, and Apple iCloud as a notes sync service. | Apple Calendar; iCloud |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Product | Notability combines handwritten notes, text, recordings, images, and imported documents in one workspace. | Penbook is a digital notebook and planner app with Live Paper, stationery, calendars, and layouts for notes, schedules, and creative work. |
| Support | The business page directs users to the Help Center and says custom-contract teams can receive dedicated support. | Penbook recommends contacting support in the app through Account > Get Support, and lists [email protected] as a contact. |
| Supported platforms | Notability is available on Mac, Windows, iPad, iPhone, Android, and the web. | iOS,iPadOS,macOS,Apple Vision |
Notability plans
- StarterFree
- Classic$49.99 a month
- Lite$11.99 a year
- Plus$15.99 a year
- Business$60 a year
- Pro$79.99 a year
Penbook plans
- Penbook Premium — yearly subscription—
- FreeFree
- Penbook Premium Lifetime$49.99, paid once
- Penbook Premium—
Pick Notability if…
Notability suits students and professionals who want notes that combine handwriting, text, recordings, images, and documents. Its education offering is free for schools, while Business Pro includes business-oriented controls and features.
Pick Penbook if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.