Roam Research

(4.3/5)

Info Table
Tier	Discount, Free Trial, Lifetime Plan, Paid Plan, Per-User Pricing, Usage-Based Pricing
Affiliate Program	Yes [view all]
White Label	Yes [view all]
API	Yes [view all]
Pricing From	$15
Support	Yes
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Description

Roam Research is a powerful note-taking tool for networked thought, enabling seamless bi-directional linking of ideas, daily notes, and block references to build interconnected knowledge graphs. Ideal for researchers, writers, and thinkers, it supports task management, outlining, and idea discovery with graph visualizations. As easy as a word processor yet as robust as a database, Roam Research transforms scattered notes into dynamic, searchable insights.

Founded in	2017
Location	🇺🇸 United States
Founders	Conor White-Sullivan

Features

Plans

No free plan available for this product.

Pro

$15 / month

◈Unlimited Private or Public Roam Graphs

◈Unlimited Collaborators

◈API access and Apps

Believer

$500 / 5 years

◈Everything in Pro Plan plus...

◈First Access to New Features

◈Community Calls with the Team

◈Priority Support

Refund Policy

Roam Research offers no refunds for unused subscription time; case-by-case exceptions via support email only. Yearly plans may charge 50% on early cancellation.

Ratings

trustpilot(4.8/5)

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Ai Opinion

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AI Rating(4/5)

Users praise Roam Research for its revolutionary graph structure and bidirectional linking that fosters networked thinking, intuitive note organization, and powerful connections between ideas, making it excellent for research and knowledge building. However, they dislike the steep learning curve, high pricing at $15/month, bugs, occasional performance issues on mobile and web, and limited project management features compared to alternatives like Notion.[1][2][3][4]

Expert Opinion

✎

Expert Rating(4.2/5)

I recently tested Roam Research, a note-taking tool that shines with networked thought. Here is my detailed review based on practical usage and research: Roam Research transforms how you capture ideas through bi-directional links and daily notes. I loved building knowledge graphs effortlessly, seeing connections emerge via the graph view. It feels like a word processor but powers complex research and outlining. The block-level referencing lets you embed notes anywhere, perfect for writers and thinkers. During tests, daily pages kept my workflow smooth across projects. Community extensions add flexibility without bloat. No native apps hurt mobile use; it's web-only with no offline mode. Pricing starts steep at $15/month, though the 31-day trial helps. Still, for deep thinkers linking ideas, Roam Research uniquely sparks insights others miss.