Livescribe Smartpen requires a desktop application to store content. All others have browser-based options. Depending on notetaking needs, it may make sense to have “several tools in the toolbox”.
Below, you will find a comparison chart to assist you with identifying how the core features of each application differs:
Notetaking Feature Comparison Chart
Features | Glean | OneNote | Livescribe Smartpen |
---|---|---|---|
Record Audio Lectures | X | X | X |
Transcription | X* | ||
Type Notes | X | X | |
Hand Write Notes | X** | X | |
Organize and Edit Notes Post Lecture | X | X | |
Digital Access To Notes and Recordings | X | X | X |
Import Images | X | X | |
Platform Availability | Web Browser | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Web Browser | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android |
X* – Future feature. Not available at this time
X** – When using a tablet stylist