Reflect is a note-taking app focused on networked thinking, combining daily notes, backlinking, and AI assistance. Inspired by Roam Research but with a cleaner UX and native apps, Reflect uses AI to surface connections between notes, summarize meetings, and suggest relevant context. It's used by writers, researchers, and professionals who think through writing.

Reflect
Networked note-taking with AI for thinking
Best for: Writers and knowledge workers wanting networked note-taking with AI assistance
- Free trial
The editorial note
What to know about Reflect
Is it right for you?
Who Reflect suits
Choose it if
- Writers and knowledge workers wanting networked note-taking with AI assistance
Look elsewhere if
- Teams needing collaborative notes or project management (Notion is better)
What you get
Key features
- Networked notes
- Backlinks
- AI assistant
- Daily notes
- Meeting notes from calendar
- End-to-end encryption
- Apple Silicon native
Works with
Integrations5
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- Networked notes with backlinks
- AI assistant built-in
- Fast and native apps
- End-to-end encryption
- Daily notes habit-building
Cons
- No free plan
- Not for team collaboration
- Less powerful for databases vs Notion
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- Business & Productivity
- Pricing model
- Subscription
- Free plan
- Not listed
- Free trial
- Available
- Website
- reflect.app
The verdict
Our take on Reflect
Best personal note-taking app for connected thinking. Reflect's AI and encryption make it the choice for professionals who need a private thinking environment.
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