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Notabase vs Scratchpad

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Notabase compared with Scratchpad
DetailNotabase logo NotabaseScratchpad logo Scratchpad
What it doesPowerful and easy-to-use note-taking app for networked thinking The notes app Claude and ChatGPT can actually read
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given CA
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingBasic: Free (10 notes, no image uploads, community support). Pro: $6.67/month billed annually at $80/year (everything in Basic plus unlimited notes, 20 MB image uploads, publish notes on web, email support). Annual plans include 2 months free. US$12 per month with 500 AI assistant messages, or US$120 per year. Alternatively, US$8 per month with your own AI key and no message limit, or US$80 per year.
Key features
  • Personal knowledge graph
  • Full-text search
  • WYSIWYG editor with Markdown support
  • Stacked pages for multi-note viewing
  • Graph view
  • Web-based access across devices
  • Flexible organization with tags and hierarchy
  • Image uploads (20 MB on Pro)
  • Connect Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Codex and other MCP-compatible apps
  • Built-in AI assistant in every note
  • Voice memo transcription
  • Three permission levels for connected apps
  • Encrypted locked notes with passwords
  • 10 GB storage for photos, PDFs, audio, and video
  • Full version history and export as Markdown
  • Sharing and live collaboration
  • Publishing notes as web pages
What makes it different
  • No data selling or advertising
  • Easy to use without steep learning curve
  • Publish notes on the web
  • No assistants can delete notes or move them to trash
  • Notes are never used to train AI models
  • Runs on company's own servers, not third-party
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)11 −1 (down) since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)86
Citation Flow (Majestic)2420
Referring domains (Majestic)763

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