We migrated our entire editorial workflow to Samsung Notes for a month-long trial. The result? Fewer app switches, better team visibility, and a surprising number of automation possibilities we had not expected.
The best software is the kind that gets out of your way and lets you focus on what matters. That is the standard we hold every tool to in our reviews.
What is Samsung Notes?
• Capture, edit, share, and collaborate on your notes on any device, anywhere. • Add notes, lists, photos, and audio to Keep. • Organize your notes with labels and colors. • Set and forget. Get reminded about a note at the right time or place. • Record a voice memo and have it automatically transcri...
Key Features
Here are the standout features that define the Samsung Notes experience:
- Powerful template gallery with 500+ pre-built templates for project management, meeting notes, wikis, and personal use
- Real-time collaboration with simultaneous editing, comments, mentions, and assigned tasks for seamless teamwork
- Flexible workspace with pages, databases, kanban boards, calendars, and timelines in a single unified interface
- Advanced database features including relations, rollups, formulas, and filtered views that rival lightweight spreadsheet apps
- API access for building custom integrations, automations, and dashboards on top of your workspace data
Pricing
Samsung Notes offers a tiered pricing structure designed to accommodate different user needs and budgets:
Free
$0
Unlimited pages for individuals, 7-day page history, 5MB file uploads, basic integrations
Plus
$8-10/month per user
Unlimited file uploads, 30-day page history, unlimited guests, custom automations
Business / Enterprise
$15-25/month per user
SAML SSO, advanced permissions, audit log, dedicated support, 90-day+ page history, bulk PDF export
Privacy & Security
Privacy-conscious users should note that Samsung Notes processes data on its servers for features like AI and search. Enterprise plans offer data residency options and enhanced admin controls.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Excellent mobile apps that provide near-desktop functionality on the go
- Clean, minimal design reduces visual clutter and helps you focus on content
- Template gallery saves hours of setup time for common use cases like sprint planning and content calendars
- Incredibly flexible — adapts to almost any workflow without forcing you into a rigid structure
- Regular feature updates shipped monthly show the product is actively evolving
- Strong community with thousands of shared templates, tutorials, and YouTube guides
Cons
- Offline mode on mobile is still unreliable for complex pages with embeds and databases
- Notification system can become noisy in active team workspaces without careful configuration
- Export options are limited — Markdown and PDF exports sometimes lose formatting or embedded content
Our Verdict
Samsung Notes earns a well-deserved 9.0/10 from our team. It is the most versatile productivity tool we have tested, capable of replacing multiple apps for note-taking, project management, and documentation.
We recommend it with confidence for most users, though power users with specialized needs may want to evaluate alternatives.