Roam Research

Roam Research

The original networked notes tool, linking ideas through two-way links and blocks.

PaidiPhoneAndroidMacWeb

PricePaid subscription

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Our verdict

For power users who want to build a dense web of linked ideas. There is no free plan listed, and newcomers may find it hard to get started.

Good

Two-way links and block references
Linked daily notes
Web and desktop apps

Not so good

No free plan listed
Steep learning curve

Best for

power users

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