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Updated 2026-01-12

7 Best Video Notes Apps (2026)

Organize your video learning

Video notes apps help you capture and organize insights from YouTube videos and online courses. Keep your learning organized with timestamps and easy exports.

7 tools compared5 min read2,200 monthly searches
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Key Takeaways

  • NoteLM + Notion is a powerful free combo
  • Choose based on your organization style
  • Timestamps are essential for video notes

How We Evaluated

1Note organization
2Timestamp support
3Export options
4Sync across devices
5Price

Top 7 Tools Compared

Ranked by features, pricing, ease of use, and user reviews

🏆 Our Top Pick for 2026

Free summaries exported to Notion.

4.7
Free

Pros

  • Free workflow
  • AI summaries
  • Notion export

⚠️ Cons

  • Manual export

Best for: Notion users

#2

Ultimate note organization.

4.6
Free/$10/mo

Pros

  • Powerful
  • Flexible
  • Free tier

⚠️ Cons

  • Learning curve

Best for: Organization

#3

Linked note-taking.

4.5
Free

Pros

  • Free
  • Local storage
  • Linking

⚠️ Cons

  • No native video

Best for: Knowledge building

#4

Networked thought.

4.2
$15/mo

Pros

  • Bi-directional links
  • Powerful

⚠️ Cons

  • Expensive
  • Complex

Best for: Researchers

#5

Video-first notes.

4.1
$9.99/mo

Pros

  • Video focused
  • Timestamps

⚠️ Cons

  • Paid

Best for: Video learners

#6

Classic note-taking.

3.9
Free/$7.99/mo

Pros

  • Web clipper
  • Cross-platform

⚠️ Cons

  • Limited free

Best for: Traditional notes

#7

Apple Notes

Built-in Apple notes.

3.8
Free

Pros

  • Free
  • Simple
  • iCloud sync

⚠️ Cons

  • Apple only
  • Basic

Best for: Apple users

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about these tools answered

Use NoteLM for free summaries, then export to Notion or Obsidian for organization.

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NoteLM Team

The NoteLM team specializes in AI-powered video summarization and learning tools. We are passionate about making video content more accessible and efficient for learners worldwide.

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Last verified: January 12, 2026