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Mem alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Mem: free plan allowance is small, and price rises steeply with AI usage. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Mem, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Reflect currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Notion logoNotionFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +21 of 376.8
2Capacities logoCapacitiesFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +35 of 574.6
3Evernote logoEvernoteFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +22 of 369.0
4Tana Outliner logoTana OutlinerFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +25 of 557.2
5Granola logoGranolaFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, iOS +15 of 546.8
  1. Notion logo

    1. NotionTop pick

    Best for: Teams that want docs, wikis and simple databases in one place

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    76.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mem

    Notion AI plus databases if you also want manual structure and team pages.

    Pros

    • Flexible blocks and databases
    • Large template gallery
    • Strong sharing and permissions

    Cons

    • Needs an internet connection for most work
    • Large workspaces can feel slow
    Visit Notion Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1553
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Notion a good Mem alternative?

    Verified facts

    1 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026notion.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
    Not checked yetnotion.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    No
    Not checked yetnotion.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Capacities logo

    2. Capacities

    Best for: Individuals who want a structured personal knowledge base without building it from scratch

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

    74.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mem

    A structured knowledge base with AI on the Pro plan and a generous free tier.

    Pros

    • Generous free plan that is a complete notes app
    • Object types give structure without complex setup
    • Apps on every major platform
    • Hosted in Europe

    Cons

    • Cloud-based, not local Markdown files
    • Little support for team collaboration
    • Object model takes time to learn
    Visit Capacities Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Capacities a good Mem alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, free forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026capacities.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $9.99 per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026capacities.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026capacities.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Europe
    Checked Oct 25, 2026capacities.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Active users
    50,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026capacities.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Evernote logo

    3. EvernoteAcquired

    Best for: Capturing web clippings, scans and mixed media in one searchable archive

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    69.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mem

    Familiar notebooks, search and web clipping with some AI features.

    Pros

    • Excellent web clipper
    • Search inside images and PDFs
    • Mature apps on every platform

    Cons

    • Free tier is restrictive
    • Frequent plan changes since the acquisition
    Visit Evernote Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Evernote a good Mem alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, with limits
    Checked Oct 24, 2026evernote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Web clipper
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026evernote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Bending Spoons
    Not checked yetevernote.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Tana Outliner logo

    4. Tana Outliner

    Best for: Power users who want notes, tasks and meetings as queryable structured data

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mem

    Structured notes with AI commands and meeting transcription.

    Pros

    • Supertags add structure without separate databases
    • Strong queries and views across the whole graph
    • Built-in AI, voice capture and meeting notes
    • 50% discount for students, academics and NGOs

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve
    • Cloud-only, with no local files
    • Company focus has partly shifted to a separate meetings product
    Visit Tana Outliner Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tana Outliner a good Mem alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026outliner.tana.inc(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus plan
    $8 per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026outliner.tana.inc(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $14 per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026outliner.tana.inc(opens source in a new tab)
    Education discount
    50%
    Checked Oct 25, 2026outliner.tana.inc(opens source in a new tab)
    Export
    Markdown or JSON
    Checked Oct 25, 2026outliner.tana.inc(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Granola logo

    5. Granola

    Best for: People who take their own notes in meetings and want them enhanced without a visible bot

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android

    46.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mem

    If meeting notes are the main reason you want AI notes.

    Pros

    • No bot joins the meeting
    • Blends your own notes with the transcript
    • Audio deleted after transcription

    Cons

    • Free plan limits meeting history
    • No video recording to replay
    • Recording consent is your responsibility
    Visit Granola Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Granola a good Mem alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, limited history
    Checked Oct 25, 2026granola.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $14 per user/month (Business)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026granola.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise price
    $35 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026granola.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Bot-free capture
    Yes, device audio
    Checked Oct 25, 2026granola.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Security
    SOC 2 Type II
    Checked Oct 25, 2026granola.ai(opens source in a new tab)

The best Mem alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Reflect logo

Best Mem alternative for most people

Reflect

Simpler linked notes with optional AI using your own key.

Notion logo

Best Mem alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Notion

Notion AI plus databases if you also want manual structure and team pages.

Reflect logo

Best Mem alternative for open source

Reflect

Simpler linked notes with optional AI using your own key.

Capacities logo

Best Mem alternative for Mac

Capacities

A structured knowledge base with AI on the Pro plan and a generous free tier.

Evernote logo

Best Mem alternative for Windows

Evernote

Familiar notebooks, search and web clipping with some AI features.

Capacities logo

Best Mem alternative for Linux

Capacities

A structured knowledge base with AI on the Pro plan and a generous free tier.

Tana Outliner logo

Best Mem alternative for iPhone and Android

Tana Outliner

Structured notes with AI commands and meeting transcription.

Notion logo

Best Mem alternative for working in the browser

Notion

Notion AI plus databases if you also want manual structure and team pages.

Mem alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Mem?

Reflect ranks first right now. Simpler linked notes with optional AI using your own key. Notion and Capacities follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Mem?

Yes. Reflect (free plan + paid), Notion (free plan + paid), Capacities (free plan + paid) and Evernote (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Mem?

Yes: Reflect.

Which Mem alternatives work on Linux?

Capacities runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Mem?

The complaints we hear most: free plan allowance is small; price rises steeply with AI usage; cloud-only, with your notes processed by AI.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Mem, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.