HackFlowy vs Notability

HackFlowy

Description: HackFlowy is a free, open-source, self-hosted alternative to Roam Research. It allows for networked thought and knowledge management with backlinks, tag support, and graph views. As an Electron app, it works cross-platform on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

Notability

Description: Notability is a popular note-taking and annotation app for iOS and macOS. It allows users to take handwritten notes, type notes, record audio, annotate PDFs and more. Key features include advanced organization with search and tagging, auto-backup to the cloud, and easy sharing options.

Type: software

Pricing: Paid

HackFlowy Features

• Backlinks
• Tag support
• Graph views
• Cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux)

Notability Features

• Handwritten notes
• Typed notes
• Audio recording
• Annotating PDFs
• Advanced organization with search and tags
• Auto-backup to cloud
• Easy sharing options

HackFlowy

• Open Source

Notability

• Paid