Roam Research vs Scratchpad

Comparing the features of Roam Research to Scratchpad

Feature
Roam Research
Scratchpad

Capability Features

API Access
Clean Interface
Community Calls
Custom Hotkey (macOS)
Document and Bullet List Interface
First Access to New Features
Font Settings
Graph Database Power
iCloud Drive Storage
iCloud Sync
Keyboard Shortcuts
Increase text size: ⌘+Decrease text size: ⌘-Reset text size: ⌘0
Lightning-fast and Lightweight
Local Storage
Lock Screen and Control Center Access
Menu Bar or Dock Icon
Networked Thought
No Tracking or Personal Data Collection
Priority Support
Public and Private Graphs
Real-Time Collaboration
Translucent Background (macOS)
Unlimited Collaborators
Unlimited Note Size
Unlimited Roam Graphs
Word and Character Count

Integration Features

Custom URL Scheme
Desktop Apps
LinuxmacOSWindows
Linux ARM Support
macOS Integration
macOS, iOS, visionOS, watchOS Support
macOSiOSvisionOSwatchOS
PopClip Integration
Share Service Integration
Shortcuts Integration

Limitation Features

Automatic Updates in Trial
No Advanced Data Protection
No Color Setting
No External File Save/Open
No Get Text via URL Scheme
No Image Support
No Localization
No Markdown Support
No Menu Bar Text Display
No Overwrite via URL Scheme
No Print Support
No Scrollbar Styling
No Text Formatting
No Widget Text Display
Plain Text Only
Pro Plan Free Trial Restriction
Single Note Only

Other Features

Supported Organizations
DeepMindFacebookDropboxGatsbyThe Berkeley Existential Risk InitiativeStanford UniversityThe University of PennsylvaniaUC Berkeley

Pricing Features

Believer Plan Monthly Equivalent
$8.33/month
Believer Plan Price
$500/5 years
Believer Plan Yearly Equivalent
$100/year
Free Tier
No Trial for iOS
Older macOS Versions Free
Pro Plan Alternative Yearly Price
$180/year
Pro Plan Free Trial
31
Pro Plan Price
$15/month
Pro Plan Yearly Price
$165/year
Trial for macOS
Trial Reminder Interval
Every 12 hours
Universal Purchase