Notability

Notability

Handwriting, typing and audio recording in one notebook, made for lectures.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWeb

PriceFree Starter plan; paid plans or a one-time Classic purchase

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Our verdict

A favourite with students who record lectures alongside their notes. Prices for the paid tiers are not spelled out, and there is no Windows app.

Good

Audio recording with transcription
Handwriting and PDF markup
Free plan to start

Not so good

No Windows or Linux app
Many plan tiers to choose between

Best for

students

Where Notability shows up

Best for

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