What it does
RightNote arranges material in notebook trees and supports text, spreadsheet, and code note types, web capture, and full-text search with highlighted matches. The vendor lists a freeware version, Standard new licenses at $29.95, and Professional at $59.95. A license includes 12 months of updates; the software remains usable after that period, while additional update and lifetime-upgrade licenses are separately priced.
RightNote suits Windows users who want a structured personal information manager rather than a single flat note list. A hierarchical tree organizes notebooks and pages, while web capture and multiple note types let users keep reference text, code, and spreadsheet-like information together. Full-text search helps retrieve older material. The vendor lists a freeware version, Standard at $29.95, and Professional at $59.95; new licenses include 12 months of updates, after which the software can still be used indefinitely. Professional update and lifetime-upgrade fees require a prior Pro purchase, and taxes may vary by country.
Strengths
- Organizes notes in hierarchical trees and supports web capture and varied content types.
- Full-text search returns highlighted matches, and purchased licenses remain usable after the included update period.
Watch out for
- Windows-focused rather than a cross-platform cloud notebook.
- Update renewals and Pro upgrade licenses have separate costs beyond the new-license price.
Best for
- Windows users maintaining structured research and reference notes
- People who need search across nested notebooks and mixed note formats
Sources
- RightNote Note Organiser Software, Create, Store and Organise Notes (Oct 26, 2026)
- RightNote Pricing - Bauer Apps (Oct 26, 2026)