Overview
Reflect is a local‑first, encrypted note‑taking app that combines daily notes, backlinks, calendar integration, and a knowledge graph to mirror how you think. It embeds GPT‑4–powered AI for summarizing, rewriting, extracting takeaways, and sending content to and from ChatGPT, turning your notes into an AI‑assisted “second brain.”
Pricing
Premium (Single Plan)
- Reflect uses a single premium subscription with no permanent free tier, typically priced around 10 USD per month billed annually (≈120 USD/year), with some offers citing about 99 USD/year promotions.
- All paid plans include unlimited AI access, end‑to‑end encryption, calendar integration, cross‑device sync, Kindle highlights import, and mobile + desktop apps, plus a 14‑day full‑feature free trial.
Key Features
- Daily notes & calendar integration – Every day has its own page; notes can be attached to calendar events and meetings, making journaling and meeting notes feel natural.
- Bi‑directional links & knowledge graph – Backlinks, tags, and a graph view let you connect ideas, people, and projects, and visualize relationships between notes.
- AI writing & thinking tools – GPT‑4 prompts for summarizing, rewriting, generating takeaways, and crafting counterarguments, plus AI formatting to polish text.
- Voice notes & transcription – Capture audio memos that are transcribed via AI so you can think out loud and get structured text notes back.
- Privacy & security – End‑to‑end encryption, zero‑knowledge design, and client‑side encryption so only you can read your notes, supported by security audits.
Best Use Cases
- Writers & researchers – Maintaining a personal knowledge base with linked ideas, reading notes, and AI‑assisted drafting.
- Entrepreneurs & professionals – Journaling, meeting notes, and planning tied to the calendar, with AI refining and connecting thoughts.
- Students & academics – Organizing course notes, references, and reflections with backlinks and graph views.
- Privacy‑conscious note‑takers – Users who want strong encryption and control over their personal notes and ideas.
- PKM enthusiasts – People who like networked note‑taking (backlinks, graphs) but prefer a minimalist, individual‑focused tool over heavyweight suites.
Pros
- ✅ Strong focus on privacy and security – End‑to‑end encryption, zero‑knowledge architecture, and audits make it attractive for sensitive personal notes.
- ✅ Excellent for individual PKM – Daily notes, backlinks, graph, and AI features are optimized for personal, not team, workflows.
- ✅ Integrated AI that enhances thinking – GPT‑4 prompts, summaries, and counterarguments help deepen understanding, not just speed up writing.
- ✅ Clean, minimalist UX – Lightweight, fast apps on Mac, iOS, and web with strong sync and a command palette/shortcuts for power users.
Cons
- ❌ No permanent free tier – Only a 14‑day trial; continued use requires a paid subscription around 10 USD/month billed annually.
- ❌ Limited collaboration & rich media – Few team features and constrained file embedding compared with tools like Notion or Obsidian setups.
- ❌ Price can feel high for basics – Some reviewers consider it expensive given its focus on core note‑taking rather than extensive integrations or project management.
Official Website
Reflect – Official AI‑powered encrypted note‑taking app: https://reflect.app
Release Date: Reflect has evolved through the early–mid 2020s into a privacy‑first, AI‑integrated note‑taking app with calendar, backlinks, and graph features focused on individuals rather than teams.
Last Updated: December 2025