AI tools for notes

Avidnote

Avidnote enables you to write or read research papers faster, as well as analyze your research data with our AI templates.

Terms of Use

No terms and conditions of use

Availability

• ❌ Not open source
• ✅ Free version
• ✅ Licensed version
• ❌ Not available in the Software Centre

Link

https://avidnote.com/ 

Bambook

Bambook is a reusable, erasable notebook used to quickly sketch analog ideas and scan them into digital files via a mobile app.

Terms of Use

Do not leave any notes in the application; copy them straight away to your own environment and delete them from the application.

Why be careful?

Little guarantee of privacy and data security.

Availability

• ❌ Not open source
• ❌ No free version
• ✅ Licensed version
• ❌ Not available in the Software Centre

Link

https://www.bambook.org/nl 

Goodnotes

Goodnotes is a tablet application used to write, organize, and search handwritten notes and annotated PDFs.

Terms of Use

No terms and conditions of use

Availability

• ❌ Not open source
• ✅ Free version
• ✅ Licensed version
• ❌ Not available in the Software Centre

Link

https://www.goodnotes.com/ 

Lucidchart

loud-based visual collaboration platform for creating flowcharts, process models, system architectures, and organizational charts. Ideal for complex process mapping and team collaboration.

Terms of Use

Only use the licensed version when processing confidential data and personal data.

Why be careful?

Little guarantee of privacy and data security.

Availability

• ❌ Not open source
• ✅ Free version
• ✅ Licensed version
• ❌ Not available in the Software Centre

Link

https://www.lucidchart.com/ 

MIRO

Visual collaboration platform providing an infinite canvas for digital whiteboarding, mind mapping, and agile project planning. Ideal for remote team brainstorming and visual workflows.

Terms of Use

No terms and conditions of use

Availability

• ❌ Not open source
• ✅ Free version
• ✅ Licensed version
• ❌ Not available in the Software Centre

Link

https://miro.com/ 

Notion

Notion is a collaborative workspace database used to organize project documentation, tasks, and literature lists in one central place.

Terms of Use

Only use the licensed version when processing confidential data and personal data.

Why be careful?

Only business customers can take out a DPA; logging is too limited in the free version.

Availability

• ❌ Not open source
• ✅ Free version
• ✅ Licensed version
• ❌ Not available in the Software Centre

Link

https://www.notion.com/ 

Obsidian

Obsidian is a plain-text markdown application used to build an interconnected network of personal research notes stored locally on your computer.

Terms of Use

No terms and conditions of use

Availability

• ❌ Not open source
• ✅ Free version
• ✅ Licensed version
• ✅ Available in the Software Centre

Link

https://obsidian.md/