Notes Stack vs Nimbus Note
Nimbus Note is a full-featured note-taking platform with a Chrome extension for web clipping, screenshots, and screen recording. It positions itself as an Evernote alternative with extra multimedia features. Notes Stack is a different kind of tool — a focused browser side panel extension for writing and organizing notes while you browse.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Notes Stack | Nimbus Note |
|---|---|---|
| Browser side panel | Yes | No |
| Page-attached notes | Yes | No |
| Rich text editor | Yes | Yes |
| Web page clipping | No | Yes |
| Screenshot capture | No | Yes |
| Screen recording | No | Yes |
| Task lists / checklists | Yes | Yes |
| Color-coded stacks | Yes | Folders & tags |
| Reminders | Yes | Yes |
| PIN lock | Yes | No |
| CSV export | Yes | PDF/HTML export |
| Domain filtering | Yes | No |
| Requires account | No | Yes |
| Works offline | Yes | Limited |
| Team collaboration | No | Yes |
| Price | Free | Freemium |
Where Notes Stack Wins
Purpose-Built for Browsing
Nimbus Note is a full platform — it does web clipping, screenshots, screen recording, document editing, and team collaboration. That breadth is impressive but it also means a heavier extension and a more complex interface. Notes Stack does one thing exceptionally well: side panel notes while you browse.
No Account, No Friction
Nimbus Note requires account registration before you can use any features. Notes Stack works instantly after installation — no sign-up, no login, no setup wizard.
Page-Attached Notes
When you create a note in Notes Stack, it's automatically linked to the page you're on. Return to that page and your notes appear. Nimbus Note stores everything in its cloud workspace — there's no automatic URL-based note retrieval when you revisit a page.
Completely Free
Nimbus Note's free tier has storage limits and restricted features. The Pro plan adds cost. Notes Stack is 100% free with every feature unlocked: stacks, reminders, PIN lock, export, themes.
Lightweight
Notes Stack is a lean extension that runs in the side panel. Nimbus Note's extension is heavier because it bundles clipping, screenshot, and recording tools. If you just need notes, Notes Stack won't slow down your browser.
Where Nimbus Note Wins
Screenshot and Screen Recording
Nimbus Capture (part of the Nimbus ecosystem) is excellent for taking annotated screenshots and recording screencasts. If your workflow involves capturing visual content, this is a clear advantage.
Full Web Clipping
Like Evernote, Nimbus Note can clip full web pages, articles, or selected regions into your notebook. Useful for archiving content you want to reference later.
Team Workspaces
Nimbus Note supports team collaboration with shared workspaces, permissions, and real-time editing. Notes Stack is a personal tool.
Cross-Platform Apps
Nimbus Note has native apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Your notes sync across all devices.
Choose Notes Stack if you want a fast, free, no-account side panel experience for taking personal notes while you browse. It's lighter, simpler, and laser-focused on the browsing workflow.
Choose Nimbus Note if you need a full note-taking platform with web clipping, screenshots, screen recording, and team collaboration — and you're willing to create an account and potentially pay for premium features.
Try Notes Stack for free
Install from the Chrome Web Store and see the difference a purpose-built side panel notes extension makes.
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