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Head to head · 2026

Auri vs NotePlan

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Auri

AI keyboard and system-wide dictation for Apple devices - improve text in any app, on iPhone,…

3.5Free

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NotePlan

Notes, tasks and calendar app for Mac, iPhone and iPad built around daily notes and Markdown…

3.8$8.33/mo

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Not comparable

    Not comparable: Auri does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Auri

    Only Auri has one

  • Higher rating

    NotePlan

    3.5 against 3.8

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared onAuriNotePlan
Our rating3.53.8Better
Starts atFree$8.33/mo
Free planYesBetterNo
CategoryProductivityProductivity
PlansFreeFrom $8.33/mo
Key features
  • AI keyboard working inside any app
  • System-wide voice dictation on iOS and Mac
  • Text improvement in place
  • Chat and smart notes
  • Apple Watch support
  • Memo AI for turning voice notes into structured insights
  • Daily notes with an integrated calendar and reminders
  • Project notes with backlinks and time-blocking
  • Personal Kanban boards
  • Offline-first Markdown storage with optional iCloud sync
Pros
  • Works where you already type rather than in a separate app
  • Covers Mac and mobile, so dictation and editing stay connected
  • Apple Watch support is rare in this category
  • Notes stay as portable plain Markdown files
  • Native apps on Mac, iPhone and iPad
  • 7-day trial before any payment
Cons
  • Apple only - nothing for Android, Windows or the web
  • A keyboard extension sees everything typed through it
  • Full features require a subscription
  • Only one AI feature, with little detail published
  • No permanent free tier
  • Built around the Apple ecosystem
CompanyAuriNotePlan LLC

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20261006. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Auri better than NotePlan?

In our reviews Auri scores 3.5 and NotePlan scores 3.8. The better pick depends on the job. Auri: AI keyboard and system-wide dictation for Apple devices - improve text in any app, on iPhone, iPad, Watch and Mac. NotePlan: Notes, tasks and calendar app for Mac, iPhone and iPad built around daily notes and Markdown files, with Memo AI turning voice notes into structured insights.

Which is cheaper, Auri or NotePlan?

Auri: free. NotePlan: from $8.33/mo.

Do Auri and NotePlan have free plans?

Only Auri has a free plan.

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