SpiikWhy Spiik comes out ahead
Built around the recording
Notability is first a place to write. Spiik is first a place to record, so everything is designed around the audio: a live transcript, a second higher-quality pass when you finish, speaker labels and word-by-word playback.
Keep your eyes on the room
Press record and put the phone down. There's nothing to write, and you still walk away with structured notes, a summary and study material.
A lower price for the same promise
Notability limits audio transcription on its Plus plan and removes the limit on Pro, from $79.99 a year. Spiik Pro is $49.99 a year.
When Notability could make sense
Notability can make sense if you love handwriting with an Apple Pencil, annotating PDFs and drawing diagrams. Many students will happily use both.
Frequently asked questions
Can Spiik replace Notability?
If you mainly use Notability to record lectures and meetings, yes. If you rely on handwriting and PDF annotation, Spiik is a complement rather than a replacement.
Does Spiik support handwriting?
No. Spiik is voice first. It creates typed notes and study material from your recordings.
Sources
Competitor facts come from the public pages below, checked on October 31, 2026. Prices are US prices, change often and can vary by country and offer. We compare price, limits, features and platforms rather than accuracy percentages, because we know of no independent test that covers these apps side by side. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected] and we will fix it.