Notability is a digital notebook for students, educators and teams, combining handwriting, typed notes, audio and document annotation. Its connected workspace now spans Apple devices, the web and Android rather than being only an iPad app.
What it does Write or sketch, mark up PDFs, record lectures alongside notes and use templates. AI study tools turn material into summaries, quizzes and flashcards; higher tiers add live transcription and chat with notes. Notability Cloud synchronizes work across devices, while business plans add shared libraries, collaboration and centralized administration. Feature availability depends on platform and plan.
Pricing — checked 21 October 2026 (USD) • Starter: free, with 5 notes and 7-day version history. • Lite: $14.99/year list price for unlimited notes and iOS third-party backups. • Plus: $19.99/year list price, with limited transcription and AI study tools; 30-day history. • Pro: $99.99/year list price, with unlimited advertised transcription, quizzes, flashcards and YouTube conversions; 90-day history. The site currently advertises 20% off: $11.99, $15.99 and $79.99/year respectively. Business is $60/user/year; Business Pro $180/user/year; custom contracts are quoted. Regional prices vary; lower-tier AI allowances are labeled limited without numeric quotas on the pricing page.
Their story Fred Mitchell founded Ginger Labs in 2008 with an accessibility-focused mission. Notability launched with the original iPad in 2010, added its AI study suite in 2024 and web access in 2025. Business tools and a native Android app followed in 2026. The company is based in San Francisco.
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