RemNote
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Features
38 features across 13 categories
AI(10)
Every flashcard includes AI-generated explanations to deepen understanding
Automatically generate flashcards from notes, PDFs, or lecture transcripts with one click
AI-powered grading of answers and assignments
Built-in AI quiz generator to create study materials in one click from notes, PDFs, or any source
AI-assisted auto-completion for note-taking to improve writing efficiency
Ask questions about notes, get explanations, and learn concepts faster through conversational AI assistance
Transcribe audio recordings to text for note-taking and study
Convert images containing text to editable text format
AI-powered tool to extract flashcards, quizzes, and summaries from PDF documents
Record lectures with integrated AI transcription capabilities
Accessibility(1)
Take notes and study offline with automatic syncing when reconnected to internet
Customization(6)
Automation features for repetitive tasks and workflows
Customize how dates appear throughout the application
Create custom spaced repetition schedules tailored to specific learning needs
Customize keyboard shortcuts for personalized productivity
Extend functionality with plugins and customize appearance with themes
Advanced power-ups to enhance productivity and learning capabilities
Data Management(1)
Automatic daily backups of notes and content to cloud storage
Document Management(2)
Upload and organize files within RemNote with tiered limits based on plan
Upload PDFs and slides to annotate with highlights, drawings, and shapes alongside notes
Flashcards(3)
Create fill-in-the-blank style flashcards for active recall learning
Create powerful flashcards including multiple types: image occlusion, question/answer, fill in the blank, lists, and clusters
Advanced flashcard type for image-based learning with occlusion capabilities
Learning Algorithm(1)
Science-backed memory technique that resurfaces cards at optimal times for retention to study less and remember more
Note-Taking(3)
Take handwritten notes on tablets, add sketches, and convert to text instantly
Support for LaTeX mathematical notation in notes and flashcards
Write freely with a powerful outlining editor to structure thoughts and connect ideas
Organization(6)
Create alternative names for notes and concepts to improve organization
Create multiple knowledge bases to organize information by topic or project
Create and manage offline knowledge bases stored locally
Organize projects, notes, and flashcards with customizable tables and database functionality
Advanced tagging system with customizable properties for organizing content
Pre-built and custom templates for organizing notes and study materials
Platform(2)
Study and take notes on desktop and mobile devices with seamless cross-device syncing
Early access to experimental and beta features from RemNote Labs
Search(1)
Create custom search portals to quickly access specific information across notes
Study Planning(1)
Set exam dates and receive personalized daily study schedules indicating exactly what to study each day
Support(1)
Priority customer support for faster response times
Pricing
Free
- ✓Unlimited Notes & Flashcards
- ✓Unlimited Synced Devices
- ✓3 Annotated PDFs
- ✓5 Image Occlusion Cards
- ✓3 Handwritten Notes
- ✓100 AI Credits
- ✓5 Text to Cards (~250 words)
- ✓50 Monthly Runs (Image Occlusion)
- ✓50 Monthly Runs (AI Grading)
- ✓50 Monthly Runs (AI Cards & Quizzes)
- ✓50 Monthly Runs (Image to Text)
- ✓50 Monthly Runs (Audio Transcription)
- ✓20 File Uploads per day
- ✓Files up to 8MB
- ✓4 Aliases
- ✓2 Knowledge Bases
- ✓2 Search Portals
- ✓10 Cloze Flashcards
- ✓3 Tables
- ✓Unlimited Tag Properties
- ✓Unlimited Templates
- ✓Limited AI Tab Completion
Pro
- ✓Unlimited Notes & Flashcards
- ✓Unlimited Synced Devices
- ✓Unlimited Annotated PDFs
- ✓Unlimited Image Occlusion Cards
- ✓Unlimited Handwritten Notes
- ✓PDF Annotation
- ✓Image Occlusion
- ✓Tables & Templates
- ✓Exam Scheduler (Unlimited)
- ✓Handwritten Notes
- ✓1000 AI Credits
- ✓50 Text to Cards (~250 words)
- ✓Nearly Unlimited AI Tab Completion (10k+)
- ✓500 Monthly Runs (Advanced Image Occlusion)
- ✓600 File Uploads per day
- ✓Files up to 300MB
- ✓Unlimited Aliases
- ✓Unlimited Knowledge Bases
- ✓Unlimited Search Portals
- ✓Unlimited Cloze Flashcards
- ✓Unlimited Tables
- ✓Unlimited Tag Properties
- ✓Unlimited Templates
- ✓Plugins and Themes
- ✓Customize Shortcuts
- ✓Local Knowledge Bases
- ✓Custom Schedulers
- ✓Daily Cloud Backups
- ✓Access To Labs Features
- ✓Automation
- ✓Power-Ups
- ✓Custom Date Formatting
- ✓Priority Support
Pro with AI
Popular- ✓Unlimited Notes & Flashcards
- ✓Unlimited Synced Devices
- ✓Unlimited Annotated PDFs
- ✓Unlimited Image Occlusion Cards
- ✓Unlimited Handwritten Notes
- ✓Learn PDF (AI Flashcards, Quizzes, Summaries)
- ✓Unlimited Flashcard Explanations and Tab Creation
- ✓Lecture Recorder
- ✓AI Grading & Chat
- ✓Image to Text
- ✓20000 AI Credits
- ✓1000 Text to Cards (~250 words)
- ✓Nearly Unlimited AI Tab Completion
- ✓Nearly Unlimited Monthly Runs (Advanced Image Occlusion)
- ✓600 File Uploads per day
- ✓Files up to 300MB
- ✓Unlimited Aliases
- ✓Unlimited Knowledge Bases
- ✓Unlimited Search Portals
- ✓Unlimited Cloze Flashcards
- ✓Unlimited Tables
- ✓Unlimited Tag Properties
- ✓Unlimited Templates
- ✓PDF Annotation
- ✓Image Occlusion
- ✓Tables & Templates
- ✓Exam Scheduler
- ✓Plugins and Themes
- ✓Customize Shortcuts
- ✓Local Knowledge Bases
- ✓Custom Schedulers
- ✓Daily Cloud Backups
- ✓Access To Labs Features
- ✓Automation
- ✓Power-Ups
- ✓Custom Date Formatting
- ✓Priority Support
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