Zoho Notebook

A free, card-based notes app from Zoho with text, checklists, audio and file notes.

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 5
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About Zoho Notebook

Zoho Notebook is a free notes app from Zoho that organises notes as colourful cards inside notebooks with custom covers. You can create text notes, checklists, audio notes, photo notes, sketches and file cards, clip web pages, and lock notebooks with a passcode. Recent additions include whiteboards, a Kanban-style noteboard for tracking tasks, and AI features such as transcription and summaries. It syncs across iOS, Android, Mac, Windows and the web, and works offline. The core app is free with no ads, and a paid Pro tier adds more storage and extra features. The trade-offs are limited formatting compared with dedicated writing apps, no backlinks or knowledge-base features, and no Linux app. It suits people who want a pleasant, free Evernote-style app, especially those already using Zoho tools.

Best for: People who want a free, attractive notebook app without ads.

What works

Free with no ads
Many note types, including audio and file cards
Works offline
Apps for desktop, mobile and web

Why people leave

Basic formatting
No backlinks or knowledge-base features
No Linux app

Top Zoho Notebook alternatives

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1
Microsoft OneNote
Free notebooks with freeform pages and inking.
67.4
2
Evernote
More powerful search, clipping and organisation for large archives.
65.3
3
Google Keep
Similar card layout and free, with tight Google integration.
62.6
4
UpNote
Cleaner rich-text editor with notebooks and a lifetime licence.
59.6
5
Notesnook
Free notes with end-to-end encryption.
55.3

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Zoho Notebook: common questions

Is Zoho Notebook free?

Zoho Notebook has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes, no ads (checked on Zoho Notebook's own site).

Is Zoho Notebook open source?

No, Zoho Notebook is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Notesnook.

What platforms does Zoho Notebook run on?

Zoho Notebook is available for Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

What are the best alternatives to Zoho Notebook?

The highest-ranked Zoho Notebook alternatives right now are Microsoft OneNote, Evernote and Google Keep. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Zoho Notebook facts

4 of 4 verified

Free plan: Yes, no ads; Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab); “Zoho Notebook offers a free plan that includes all essential note-taking features — with no ads, hidden fees, or paywalls.”
Platforms: iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, web; Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab); “Notebook works seamlessly on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, and Web.”
Offline mode: Yes; Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab); “Yes, you can create, edit, and access notes offline.”
Note types: Text, audio, photo, file; Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab); “You can take text, audio, photo, and file notes — all beautifully organized, ad-free, and synced securely across devices.”