Is ZNotes free to use, and what does ZNotes Boost include?
ZNotes is free to use for its core revision resources. The site describes "thousands of free notes, videos & quizzes," and the main subject library, quizzes, Discord community, and ZNotes AI are all presented as available to students without a stated paywall. ZNotes Boost is an optional upgrade that adds extras like unlimited PDFs, custom themes, and more AI tokens. The site does not publish Boost pricing or a full feature comparison in the material available here, so treat Boost's exact cost and benefits as something to confirm on the site or in the app.
What you get for free
Based on the site's own description, the free tier covers the study essentials:
- Revision notes across exam boards and subjects, built by students
- Videos and quizzes — the site cites 3,000+ chapter-wise questions
- Community access — 50K+ students on Discord for live study sessions and doubt clearing
- ZNotes AI — described as a study assistant you can ask about your notes
- The mobile app on iOS and Android, with the same content
The site also states it is "trusted by 7 million students globally" and that "86% students boosted their final grades after using ZNotes." Those are the site's own claims, not independently verified figures.
What ZNotes Boost adds
The page lists Boost benefits in one line: "Unlimited PDFs, custom themes and more AI token, unlock with Boost." That points to three categories of extras:
| Feature | Free tier (as described) | Boost |
|---|---|---|
| PDFs | Not stated as unlimited | Unlimited |
| Themes | Not stated | Custom themes |
| ZNotes AI | Available, token amount not stated | More AI tokens |
The wording implies free users can still use ZNotes AI but with a limited token allowance, while Boost raises that limit. The site does not specify how many tokens free users get or how many Boost adds.
What the site does not tell you
- No price is shown in the available page content. Boost is presented as a paid upgrade ("Support us," "Get ZNotes Boost"), but the cost, billing cycle, and payment methods aren't listed here.
- No full free-vs-Boost comparison table is published in this material, so the boundary between the two tiers is only partially clear.
- No login requirement is stated for the free notes, though the page includes a "Log in" link and a "Sign up" prompt, which suggests an account may be involved for some features.
How to decide
If you mainly want concise revision notes, chapter quizzes, and peer support, the free tier as described should cover that — start with the subject library and the Discord community. If you rely heavily on downloading PDFs, want visual customization, or expect to use ZNotes AI a lot, check the Boost page or the app's in-app purchase screen for current pricing and the exact token limits before deciding. Since pricing and token allowances aren't in the source material, verify them directly rather than assuming Boost is free or that the free AI allowance is unlimited.