--- title: "Google Keep Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra" description: "Is Google Keep the right Note-Taking solution for you? Explore 248 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/233847/Google-Keep/reviews/" page_type: "reviews" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-19" --- Google Keep 4.7 (248) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/233847/Google-Keep/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 19th, 2026 # Reviews of Google Keep Ease of use 4.9 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews EB Erika B Massage TherapistAlternative Medicine, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It's great for my own task management too, I really like the features it has that allow me to paste pictures, color code my notes, and that it's quick and easy to navigate and find the specific note I want to add to.“ October 17, 2025 Ahmed A Marketing OfficerComputer & Network Security, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The app is perfect for quick notes, but it lacks advanced formatting options and the ability to organize large, complex projects that require a deep hierarchical structure.“ February 12, 2026 SH Suhail H QA MemberApparel & Fashion, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It has helped me really streamline my workflow at Suho Garmindo by allowing me to log defects and ideas quickly while testing, keeping them all in one easy-to-find location.“ April 6, 2025 DS David S Customer Service RepresentativeHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Indeed, the app doesn't offer many formatting options or advanced features like folder organization (because Obsidian was designed from the ground up for Markdown).“ February 21, 2025 EF Emily F Branch ManagerAutomotive, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Another feature I use is the collaboration, I can share my notes with others, they can fill checklists or edit notes.“ March 24, 2025 RB Rian B Technical Support SpecialistInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The search does a poor job finding much older notes if they’re not properly tagged, which slows me down when I’m looking for old solutions.“ April 13, 2025 LE Lucie E Customer Service ConsultantInsurance, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Also sharable checklists are a useful features as it allows to easily complete tasks for different projects for work, or even shopping lists.“ November 30, 2024 CP Carly P Accounts AdministratorAutomotive, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It lacks the feature to import and export notes from other apps.“ November 30, 2024 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 248 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Ahmed A. Marketing Officer Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Ultimate Companion for Quick Ideas and Unmatched Simplicity" February 12, 2026 5.0 A fantastic and seamless experience thanks to the app's incredible speed in syncing voice and text notes between mobile and desktop, making it the perfect tool for capturing ideas the moment they arise. Pros The beauty of the app lies in its absolute simplicity and the speed of capturing fleeting thoughts, along with the seamless, completely free synchronization across all devices without any complexity. Cons The app is perfect for quick notes, but it lacks advanced formatting options and the ability to organize large, complex projects that require a deep hierarchical structure. Review Source KR Kalvin R. Vehicle Hire Manager Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Google Keep" April 24, 2025 5.0 Google Keep offers the best experience for keeping notes and checklists. Integrates with other Google products seamless and is easy to use. Pros It integrates very nice with Gmail and Google Calendar. Adding contributors to notes and checklists is very important for as it offers a better workflow for the whole team. Also the labeling system work very good for me, helping in organizing everything. Cons Google Keep is missing the import and export option, it would be a very nice addition. Switched from [Microsoft OneNote](https://www.capterra.com/p/227211/Microsoft-OneNote/) Google Keep feels more modern and it integrates with Google products that I already use. Review Source DD Dee D. Customer Service Consumer Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Google Keep" September 6, 2026 5.0 Pros Great tool for posting and sharing tasks in the team. Easy to send links, and very easy to take note, or input checklist information for tracking tasks. Cons You cant really customize it, also you can't really "search" inside the notes. You cannot use it for important notes etc., taken at meetings. Review Source Steve M. VP of Product Consumer Electronics Used the software for: 2+ years ### "What a strange little product--but I use it every day" January 1, 2022 3.0 Keep really doesn't know what it wants to be -- a to do list, a stick notes app, or a web clipper to compete with Evernote, or what? All I know is that it's pervasive across all my devices and installed on my Pixel phones, so it's super handy and the default when I need to get something out of my head, so despite all these short-comings, I still use it and will "keep" using it (haha, sorry for the pun). Pros Keep is dead simple. Write a note, maybe make it a list or add a picture. No learning curve, no saving, no files or folders. You can add colors or labels if you like, but what I love most is the powerful search built in that instantly brings up one of my hundreds of notes, even archived ones. I do use the colors as well with a pretty deep system of categories, but I ran out of colors for new categories a long time ago because of the limited number of choices. Cons Keep drives me crazy. New features are very rare. You can't even do rich text formatting! Lists are totally inflexible other than simple indentation for a pseudo subtask motif. Review Source Rachael D. Clerical Consumer Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Google Keep - A storage tool for practical and useful personally curated information " August 3, 2026 4.0 Overall, Google Keep is a helpful informal tool that provides quick, reliable access to important personal snippets of information. Pros I liked Google Keep's low-pressure ease of use. It was easy to understand and immediately implement into my daily tasks in relation to lists or important information that I planned on referencing in the future. Cons The aspect that I didn't particularly find appealing was the limit on the volume of data that can be stored for efficient access. Review Source SH Suhail H. QA Member Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very much handy note taking tool for my work." April 6, 2025 5.0 It has helped me really streamline my workflow at Suho Garmindo by allowing me to log defects and ideas quickly while testing, keeping them all in one easy-to-find location. Pros I love how Google Keep syncs across my devices or google account instantly, meaning I can take some testing notes on the go and have access to them later. Cons I don’t like that the organization options are limited. Thank God for tagging and color-coding, but it can feel cluttered when I’m tracking multiple QA tasks. Switched from [Notion](https://www.capterra.com/p/186596/Notion/) I found it very much handy. That's why I choose it over Notion. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Vice President Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fast, free and simple. Keep is ideal for quick note taking." March 20, 2026 5.0 Pros Fast and super easy to use, with nearly no learning curve. Set reminders on the fly and link them to locations or times for alerts. Available for free, there is no barrier to entry with this app. Colour code your notes for fast access and navigation. Cons Unlike other note taking apps there is very minimal formatting on Keep and no folders or organisational structure you may have come to expect Review Source Avery C. Co-Founder Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Note Keeping App!" January 14, 2026 5.0 I love Google keep and will continue to use it as long as I need a notes app. The checkbox option is awesome for creating to-do lists. Pros I use Google Keep on my iPhone over the native Apple Notes app because of the awesome features and connectivity Keep has. Easily use on both mobile and PC. All features for free. Great app! Cons I wish there were more options to customize text and note backgrounds. There is currently one font and a few different colors/designs for backgrounds. Review Source CS Claire S. Computer Science Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Keep on Keepin' On!" April 7, 2026 5.0 Keep has helped me to store and organize links, reminders, photos, and lots of other information over the years. Pros I love that I can save various types of information in Google Keep. It's convenient because I can use it on multiple devices, and it all syncs together. Cons It is difficult to find something that I do not like about Google Keep. It is helpful in keeping me organized, and has features that I like. I would say it's not the flashiest or fanciest app, but it does the basics. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Solutions Director Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "An incredibly light digital notes experience" January 8, 2026 4.0 Great interface and an unbeatable experience to keep your notes, thoughts, projects and annotations at hand. Pros There is no other tool to keep your thoughts and materials at hand at such no distance - all structured, tagged, bullet-pointed and in immediate reach. Cons You mihgt need to re-login into the tool and/or re-submit your Google password to keep it going. Other than that - no suggestions. Review Source RB Rian B. Technical Support Specialist Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy solution for quick notes on the go." April 13, 2025 5.0 It’s helped me capture common fixes and be able to share it quickly with my team, minimizing repeat questions during busy support shifts. Pros I love how Google Keep enables me to quickly write troubleshooting steps or ticket information, and I can color-code notes to sort them by urgency or customer. Cons The search does a poor job finding much older notes if they’re not properly tagged, which slows me down when I’m looking for old solutions. Switched from [Google Drive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161425/Drive/) It's much more easier to use then Google Drive. Review Source YF Yailet F. Director Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Google Keep - Keeps it organized" March 20, 2025 5.0 Excellent! I use it daily to organize all my tasks Pros Easy to do list You can have several ones at the same time. You can prioritize a list You can color code Cons It doesn't have a notification or alert feature Switched from [Evernote Teams](https://www.capterra.com/p/154969/Evernote-Business/) I Found google keep to be easier to use and simpler Review Source UÖ Umut Ö. Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Simple and Handy" December 19, 2024 4.0 Google Keep is great for jotting down quick thoughts or setting reminders. Its simple and reliable, but not ideal for more complex not-taking needs Pros The simplicity and ease of use are the best parts, its great for quick notes and reminders. Seamlessly syncs across devices Cons It lacks advanced organization tools like tags or folders, which makes it harder to manage lot of notes efficiently Switched from [Zoho Notebook](https://www.capterra.com/p/174696/Zoho-Notebook/)[Microsoft OneNote](https://www.capterra.com/p/227211/Microsoft-OneNote/)[Bear](https://www.capterra.com/p/234336/Bear/)[Simplenote](https://www.capterra.com/p/235184/Simplenote/)[Notion](https://www.capterra.com/p/186596/Notion/) They all useful in their own ways, but generally I was using them at the same time while using Google Keep for more simple stuff, since its super easy to use and I have quick access across my devices on it. Review Source QV Quynh V. Senior Marketing Specialist E-Learning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Your digital notepad that integrates with the Google Suite - so everything is all in one" September 18, 2023 5.0 It's been good. The fact that it syncs with your Google account is good because you can retrieve it from anywhere once logged in. It has a nice UI but it definitely has some work in terms of managing the notes. Pros I like the fact that it has a nice interface. It's customisable too for different colours and it looks like little blocks on your dashboard. Cons I think there's needs to be some sort of structural feature introduced. At the moment, all the blocks are scattered everywhere and looks a little messy. It needs some folder or structural feature to organise the notes. Switched from [Microsoft OneNote](https://www.capterra.com/p/227211/Microsoft-OneNote/) I needed something that would sync with my Google Suite products. Review Source SL Sharon L. Graduate Student Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Note-Taking App for Free" March 27, 2022 5.0 I have been using Google Keep for a few years now and it's going to remain my favorite and go-to no frills note taking software. It is also absolutely free to use! Pros I love that Google Keep is free and can be easily integrated with other Google suite softwares. It is easy to use to take quick notes and/or to create a to-do list with dateline reminders. Cons For my needs, there isn't any features about Google Keep that I dislike or am missing. I decided with Google Keep after having looking into several other softwares and am currently quite satisfied with it. Alternatives considered [Todoist](https://www.capterra.com/p/149339/Todoist-for-Business/) Reason for choosing Google Keep Because Todoist offered more features than what I was looking for which overwhelmed my experience. Todoist is a great product and allows for integration with other softwares like emails and calendars but it didn't fit my personal needs as I like to keep my emails and calendars separate from my to-do list. Review Source Mevlüthan K. Financial Controller Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Google Keep for General Use" March 20, 2023 5.0 It is quite easy to use. Pros You can instantly capture the texts in a screenshot you have recorded and print them in the note section.It works in an integrated way between your computer and your phone. Cons If you want to categorize your notes, it does not offer many possibilities. Switched from [Evernote Teams](https://www.capterra.com/p/154969/Evernote-Business/) It works in an integrated way between your computer and your phone. Review Source CP Carly P. Accounts Administrator Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Google Keep" November 30, 2024 5.0 Google Keep is a great note taking app, is has an intuitive design that ensures ease of use. As is a cloud base app is synchronize very fast between device and is available on smartphones and as a web based app. Pros The most I like the collaboration features, its really a great way to share notes and checklist with colleagues. Its integrate very well Gmail and Google Calendar and makes it easy to set reminders and schedule meetings. Cons It lacks the feature to import and export notes from other apps. Review Source AW Adrian W. Fleet Operative Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Google Keep" November 10, 2024 5.0 A comprehensive note and tasks keeping app easy to use. Being a cloud based app I know even if I lost my device all the data is safe and easy to access. Pros The feature I like the most is the labeling, is easy to organize tasks and notes with labels and share them with specific colleagues. Google Keep is easy to use and access from web or mobile apps as well, synchronization between the devices and collaborators is almost instant witch is a big thing when it comes to teams. For both tasks and checklist you can add reminders witch is a great thing from my point of view. Cons It would be nice to be able to import and export. Review Source PTCH Princess Terana Caram H. Freelancer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Productive" August 24, 2022 5.0 Google keep helps me solve my problems because I'm able to organize my thoughts as a song writer. I realized that I'm more productive when I use this software. I don't use pen and paper to write my songs anymore. And I can write songs anytime anywhere with just my phone. Pros The features that are most impactful are note taking, search and image upload. You can take notes even offline. You don't have to scan all your notes to find a specific note because you can just search it using this feature. It's easy to use. You can upload more than one photo in a note. As a song writer, I downloaded this app on my phone to take note of my ideas and so far, I already finished 2 songs which is good. Cons The software can be improved by adding an option to upload video. Review Source James C. Sales and Marketing Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Essential tool for my daily tasks" July 1, 2022 5.0 I've been using it for years and it has become my biggest store of important information. Today I have a label for almost everything. Shopping list, list with important passwords, things to do, etc. Pros Today I use google keep to store all my to-do lists. I create notes with checklists with all the tasks of the day or even a small list of company purchases. I can share notes with all my co-workers. It is possible to create different labels for different subjects, making google keep more organized and functional Cons I would love to have integration with systems that send emails or even send messages in other applications. The extensions I use in google chrome do not always deliver notifications with visual alerts in the browser. Review Source HH Haley H. Account Executive Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "I'll Be Keeping Google Keep!" November 22, 2022 5.0 Google Keep has replaced other methods of note keeping for myself and my team. Overall, my experience with the program has been great and I have received similar feedback from other users. Pros Google Keep is very user friendly and easy to get familiar with using. Being able to easily integrate with other Google platforms is beneficial and there are some features such as, check lists, labels, and the ability to add collaboratiors that enhance the user experience and capabilities. Cons The only thing I feel would result in drastic improvement of Google Keep is if there were more features and customizations. Added color/background options, fonts, and dashboard structure options along with the ability to have both check lists and plain text within one note would be great additions. Reason for choosing Google Keep Google Keep has all core features needed in this type of program. Review Source AH Akshay H. Android Developer Computer Networking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Overall Good Application for Software Developers for their daily works, instead of using third unknown tool it can be used as it is Google's product" January 5, 2024 4.0 Pros This tool is very handy to use, just one click and you are good to go. The share functionality of the notes to the teammate is very good. Keep name is very suitable for this tool, keep your notes here and can be access everywhere with proper authorisation and in any devices. And since every where we are rely on google and it is the product of google we can trust this software. Cons A Desktop app should be present for this. It can be integrated with other platform, and audio functionality should be present in upcoming updates. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Organizing Director Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Google Keep: Quick, Easy, and Efficient " March 26, 2024 5.0 It is an important daily platform used to keep notes, tasks, running lists, assigning out to-dos and tracking follow ups. Pros Google Keep is a quick and easy way to take notes as well as to organize to do lists. The feature to link notes to specific emails or calendar events is also extremely helpful. Cons The UI is a little on the simpler side but still provides ease of use. Review Source CG Christine G. Paralegal Law Practice Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Awesome Basic Notes App" November 14, 2024 4.0 Overall it was awesome. I use it mostly for grocery lists and recipes. It is great for recipes as you can put a picture, bullet list, and regular text in one note. You could even put in oral instructions if you’d like to. Pros Unlimited number of notes, sharing option, multiple media in one note Cons Can only assign 50 labels, doesn’t integrate with any other software outside of google services Review Source MAH Mohammed Abdul H. Strategy Advisor Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Keep your notes forever! " April 25, 2024 5.0 Great! Easy to use and a great plus for the Google infrastructure Pros It's such a good note keeping system. Automatically backs up to Google drive. No chance of losing notes or key information. Cons Nothing at the moment. I've used this for a long time and have had no trouble.. Review Source Similar Products Featured