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Windows has several excellent note-taking apps. Here are the best options for different use cases.
Best note-taking apps for Windows
Microsoft OneNote — free, deeply integrated with Office 365
Notion — powerful database-style notes with web app
Obsidian — local markdown files with a plugin ecosystem
Standard Notes — encrypted, cross-platform
Talk2Memo — voice transcription in any Windows browser
Voice transcription on Windows
Talk2Memo works as a web app on Windows — open talk2memo.com in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. Record meetings, interviews, or lectures and get a full transcript with speaker labels and AI summaries.
Record and transcribe on Windows
Works in any browser. No installation needed. Free plan: 200 minutes per month.
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