A Google Keep Alternative: Quick Notes With Smarter Sorting
A faster, simpler alternative for capturing and organizing your thoughts
Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro
Brain Dump vs Google Keep
Feature comparison
| BrainDump | Google Keep | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating |  4.8 App Store rating (214 ratings) · 10,000+ users | Google Keep is Android-first, so its iOS App Store rating is not a fair comparison |
| Pricing | Free, with Focus from $3.99/week or $99.99/year | Free with a Google account. More storage through Google One from $1.99/month. |
BrainDump
Strengths
- Folders and tags when you want them, and a blank page when you do not
- AI tools to ask, transform and untangle your notes, built into the app
- Dump mode for long, messy writing sessions that Keep's card layout is not made for
- No Google account needed to start writing
Trade-offs
- No colored note cards or the Google Assistant integration
- Less tied to Google Calendar, Docs and Gmail
Google Keep
Strengths
- Free with a Google account, on Android, iOS and the web
- Colors, labels, reminders and quick checklists
- Fits neatly into Google Calendar, Docs and Gmail
Drawbacks
- Only labels for organization, no folders or nesting
- Basic text formatting and long notes are awkward to read
- Needs a Google account and is built around Google services
Who should pick which
Pick BrainDump if...
You want to capture a thought the moment it happens, with no setup, no configuration, and no decisions to make before you start writing.
Pick Google Keep if...
Google Keep is the better choice if you live in Google's apps and want quick colored notes, checklists and reminders that sync with your Google account.
What makes Brain Dump different
Folders and tags when you want them, and a blank page when you do not
AI tools to ask, transform and untangle your notes, built into the app
Dump mode for long, messy writing sessions that Keep's card layout is not made for
No Google account needed to start writing
Frequently asked questions
Usually, yes. Keep is designed around short cards, while BrainDump gives you a full page to write on and tools to organize it afterwards.
Yes, if you want short colored notes and checklists that sync with your Google account across Android, iOS and the web, that is what Keep is built for.
Make the switch today
Join thousands who've simplified their workflow with BrainDump. Import your Google Keep workspace in minutes.
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