Connect Google Keep to Shift so you can merge all your web apps into your browser
Download ShiftWhat is Google Keep?
Google Keep is a lightweight note-taking app from Google that helps you capture quick notes, checklists, image or audio memos, and simple drawings. It supports color-coding, labels, pins, archiving, and time- or location-based reminders, and syncs in real time across devices with collaborative editing. It’s aimed at general users and small teams and works with Google Workspace.
How Google Keep works in Shift
Add Google Keep to Shift to centralize short-form notes in one recoverable workspace. Keep multiple Keep accounts signed in simultaneously, pin a workspace for recurring lists or meeting notes, and switch contexts without rebuilding layouts. Use side-by-side views to reference notes while drafting emails or documents and keep your capture flow uninterrupted.
Alternatives to Google Keep
- Microsoft OneNote — A feature-rich digital notebook from Microsoft that supports text, audio, images, handwriting/sketching, OCR and free-form page layouts across many platforms, with storage via OneDrive.
- Evernote — A long-standing note-taking app focused on structured organization, web clipping and support for multimedia; offers tagging, notebooks and advanced search.
- Notion — A highly flexible workspace that combines notes, tasks, databases and wiki-style pages for project organization and team collaboration.
- Obsidian — A Markdown‑based personal knowledge management tool focused on local files, backlinks and building an interconnected note graph for research and long-form knowledge work.
FAQ
1. What are the pros and cons of Google Keep?
You get fast capture, simple reminders, and lightweight collaboration. It lacks advanced organization and long-form editing features found in notebook-style apps.
2. What does Google Keep cost?
Google Keep is free for personal Google accounts. Business access is included with Google Workspace subscriptions. Attachments count against your Google account storage quota.
3. What are the main features of Google Keep?
Keep offers text notes, checklists, image and voice notes, drawings, labels, color-coding, pins, archive, reminders, and real-time sync across devices. Notes can be shared for basic collaborative editing and exported into Google Docs.
4. How does Google Keep work & how can you use it effectively?
Capture ideas and actionable items quickly. Tag or color-code notes and set reminders to surface tasks when needed. Use shared notes for simple team lists and export longer items to Google Docs for deeper work.
5. Is Google Keep free?
Yes. Google Keep is free for individual Google accounts; businesses access it through Google Workspace subscriptions. Heavy attachment use may require additional Google Drive storage.
