What is Google Keep used for?

Google Keep is a lightweight note-taking app from Google for quick notes, checklists and reminders that sync across devices through a Google account. It is a good fit for shopping and to-do lists, and quick capture of ideas and reminders.

Yes. Google Keep is free to use.

Is Google Keep open source?

No. Google Keep is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Google Keep include Simplenote, Standard Notes and Flatnotes.

What are some alternatives to Google Keep?

Google Keep competes with Evernote, Zoho Notebook and Nimbus Note. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Google Keep alternatives.

Google Keep: features, pricing and alternatives

About Google Keep

Google Keep is a simple note-taking service from Google for jotting down short notes, building checklists and setting reminders. Notes sync through a Google account, so they are available on the web and on phones and tablets that are signed in to the same account.

Keep is a hosted Google service and is not self-hosted. It is used by individuals who want a quick capture tool rather than a full document workspace, and it is available at no charge with a Google account.

Key features

Quick notes and checklists
Reminders attached to notes
Sync through a Google account
Lightweight web and mobile access

Good fit for

→Shopping and to-do lists
→Quick capture of ideas and reminders

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Google Keep: questions and answers

What is Google Keep used for?: Google Keep is a lightweight note-taking app from Google for quick notes, checklists and reminders that sync across devices through a Google account. It is a good fit for shopping and to-do lists, and quick capture of ideas and reminders.
Is Google Keep free?: Yes. Google Keep is free to use.
Is Google Keep open source?: No. Google Keep is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Google Keep include Simplenote, Standard Notes and Flatnotes.
What are some alternatives to Google Keep?: Google Keep competes with Evernote, Zoho Notebook and Nimbus Note. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Google Keep alternatives.