Best AI notes app
These apps keep your notes, files and ideas in one place and let AI search, summarize and answer from them. Start on a free plan, because AI limits are where they differ most.
5 picks, ranked by @ai
Prices checked Sep 30, 2026- Number 1
Gemini Notebook
Google
@ai’s ChoiceBest overallFree to start; answers from your own documents.
- Answers only from the sources you add
- Makes Audio and Video Overviews, flashcards and quizzes
- Number 2
Notion
Notion Labs
Best workspaceMost flexible home for notes; full AI costs more.
- Notes, docs and databases in one app
- Free plan works well solo
- Number 3
Capacities
Capacities Labs GmbH
Best valueAI notes for $9.99, with a free core app.
- Core app is free forever
- Chat with your notes and media
- Number 4
Saner.AI
Saner.AI
Notes plus tasksHandy notes-and-tasks assistant; smaller and less proven.
- Notes, tasks and AI chat together
- Syncs Drive, email, Slack, calendar
- Number 5
Mem
Mem
Best for captureEasy capture, but monthly caps are very tight.
- Capture by voice, chat, WhatsApp or email
- Model choice on Pro: Claude, Gemini, GPT
Compare the top 4
| Rank in Notes & second brain | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From $4.99/mo | From $12/mo | From $9.99/mo | From $8/mo |
| Free plan | 100 notebooks with up to 50 sources each | Free forever; AI is a limited trial | Core app free; AI needs paid Pro | 30 AI messages and 100 notes a month |
| Best for | Students and researchers working from their own notes, PDFs and links | Notes, docs and projects in one flexible workspace | Connected notes for researchers, writers and students | Notes, tasks and calendar in one AI assistant |
| Skill level | Any level | Any level | Any level | Beginner-friendly |
| Try it free | Try it free | Try it free | Try it free |
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