Ranked 9 of 9 in best note-taking apps
Fast capture of notes, lists and voice memos, free with a Google Account. It organizes with labels rather than folders and is built for short notes, so it ranks below the apps with deeper organization.
Best for Quick notes, lists and reminders on any device
About Google Keep
Google Keep captures notes, checklists, photos, drawings and voice memos. Voice memos are transcribed, text in images becomes searchable, and labels and colors sort notes. Reminders can fire at a set time or when you reach a place. Keep works in a browser and in the Android and iOS apps, and it syncs through a Google Account.
Keep is built for short notes and lists rather than long documents, and it organizes with labels instead of folders. It works alongside other Google Workspace apps, so notes can be added from inside them. The service is free with a Google Account, and it suits people who want fast capture on every device without setup.
Key features
- Checklists and labels
- Voice memo transcription
- Location-based reminders
- Text in images is searchable
Strengths
- Fast capture of notes, lists and voice memos
- Time and location reminders
Limits
- Built for short notes, not long documents
- Organizes with labels and colors, not folders
Where Google Keep ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Note-taking apps | 9 of 9 | 79.0 | Quick notes, lists and reminders on any device |
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Questions about Google Keep
- Is Google Keep free?
- Google Keep can be used without paying: Free with a Google Account. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Google Keep open source?
- No. Google Keep is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Google Keep support?
- Google Keep is available on: Web, Android, iOS, iPadOS.
- What is Google Keep best for?
- Quick notes, lists and reminders on any device. In our ranking of note-taking apps it is number 9 of 9 with a score of 79.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Google Keep?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Obsidian, Notion, Microsoft OneNote, Joplin.