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Best Reflect alternatives
We put Reflect head to head with the 6 closest rivals we have tested, so you can switch on evidence, not a hunch.
Where Reflect can fall short
6 alternatives worth your time
Superhuman
4.7 out of 54.7The fastest email experience ever made for power users.
Superhuman edges out Reflect in our testing, scoring 4.7 to 4.2 overall.
- Blazing speed with instant keyboard shortcuts
- Superhuman AI for draft generation and triaging
Obsidian
4.7 out of 54.7A local-first knowledge base you fully control.
Unlike Reflect, Obsidian ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Raycast
4.7 out of 54.7A blazing-fast launcher that replaces a dozen apps.
Unlike Reflect, Raycast ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Craft
4.4 out of 54.4Beautiful documents and notes for Apple users.
Unlike Reflect, Craft ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Bear
4.4 out of 54.4An elegant Markdown note app for Apple.
Unlike Reflect, Bear ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Apple Notes
4.2 out of 54.2The capable notes app built into Apple devices.
Unlike Reflect, Apple Notes ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Reflect vs the alternatives
| Tool | Our score | From | Free tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | $10/mo | No | Networked notes with AI, built for thinking. | |
| 4.7 | $30/mo | No | Founders, executives, and high volume email professionals | |
| 4.7 | Free | Yes | A local-first knowledge base you fully control. | |
| 4.7 | Free | Yes | A blazing-fast launcher that replaces a dozen apps. | |
| 4.4 | $10/mo | Yes | Beautiful documents and notes for Apple users. | |
| 4.4 | $2.99/mo | Yes | An elegant Markdown note app for Apple. | |
| 4.2 | Free | Yes | The capable notes app built into Apple devices. |
Switch to Superhuman
Superhuman edges out Reflect in our testing, scoring 4.7 to 4.2 overall. It is the Reflect alternative we recommend first for most people.
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