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Set vs Notebooker

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Set compared with Notebooker
DetailSet logo SetNotebooker logo Notebooker
What it doesA private, open source alternative to Notion and Obsidian with device-to-device sync and no account required A notebook that works for you
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelOpen source Freemium
PricingFree. No paid plan. Optional support via Ko-fi. Free plan with limited usage; paid plans at $5/month or $50/year. Monthly plan provides $5 of AI and service credit; yearly plan provides $50 of AI credit. Pay-as-you-go overage available (capped by user-set budget, defaulting to $0). Bring your own API keys to pay providers directly. Storage free u
Key features
  • Block editor with slash menu and Markdown shortcuts
  • Device-to-device sync without cloud or account
  • On-device dictation in 15 languages
  • Quick switcher for search and actions
  • Customizable themes and colors
  • Contexts for separate workspaces
  • Support for linked pages, images, dates, and equations
  • Local MCP server for AI assistant integration
  • Markdown files on your device
  • To-dos, tables, toggles and subpages
  • Cited answers from saved sources
  • Podcast generation with multi-speaker narration
  • Flashcards with spaced repetition
  • Socratic tutoring mode
  • Publish to web and embed anywhere
  • Browser extension to import NotebookLM notebooks
  • REST API for automation and scripts
  • MCP integration with Claude and Cursor
What makes it different
  • Syncs between devices without cloud or account required
  • Completely free and open source with no paid plan
  • Your notes remain as portable Markdown files you own
  • Works offline with no subscription or account needed
  • Pair two devices with a code for direct synchronization
  • Citations to exact sources for every answer
  • Choose your own AI model and bring your own API keys
  • Complete data ownership with S3-compatible storage
  • No training on user content
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)1928
Referring domains (Majestic)4677

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