Your Collaborative Notetaking Playground

Bring ideas, notes, and people together in one creative space. Hootnotes helps you think, plan, and collaborate visually, wherever inspiration strikes.

Collaboration that

feels natural

Every Playground brings people together in real time. Share ideas, write notes, sketch diagrams, and leave comments. Whether you are learning, teaching, or creating, Hootnotes makes teamwork simple and fun.

Pins & Threads

Turn your Playgrounds into interactive discussions. Drop pins anywhere, start threaded conversations, and keep every idea in context. 

Perfect for group projects, visual feedback, and collaborative brainstorming.

The Notepad feature being used.

Next Level Notetaking

Capture ideas fast with sticky notes, rich text, and flexible templates. Work together in real time with co-editing, AI support, and tools that help your thoughts flow. 

From first draft to final idea, every Playground adapts to how you think and create.

The notepad and sticky notes feature being used.

Timesaving Templates

Start faster with ready-made templates for study notes, projects, and creative planning. Stay organised with pre-built layouts that guide your next big idea.

From structure to execution, every template adapts to how you plan, collaborate, and bring ideas to life.

The notepad and sticky notes feature being used.

Living Mind Maps (Coming Soon)

Turn your ideas into living mind maps that grow and evolve as you write or speak. Watch concepts connect, expand, and take shape in real time.

From spark to strategy, every map in Hootnotes moves with your thinking, capturing your flow, not slowing it down.

HootAcademy AI shows how the AI integration can assist with studies or professional questions.

Frequently asked questions

1How do I create an account?
To create an account, simply click “Get started for free” on our homepage, enter your email, and follow the prompts. You’ll be ready to start using Hootnotes in just a few clicks.
2What is a Hootnotes Playground?
A Playground is your all-in-one creative space inside Hootnotes. It’s where you can brainstorm, plan, and collaborate in real time using sticky notes, templates, mind maps, and AI-powered tools.
3What sort of content can I add to my Playground?
With Hootnotes, you can handwrite, type text, and add images, sticky notes, diagrams, videos, PDFs, sound files, and AI-generated content, making it easy to visually communicate and organise your ideas.
4Does Hootnotes work on all platforms?
Yes! Hootnotes is accessible on web browsers and works seamlessly on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices, giving you the freedom to synchronise and share your content and collaborate from anywhere on any device.
5How do I share content with another person?
Simply click “Share” on your canvas and follow the instructions—collaborating has never been easier!
6Is Hootnotes secure?
Yes, Hootnotes is safe. We use industry-standard encryption, secure cloud storage, and strict data access controls to protect your content and privacy at every step.

A Smarter Way to Think and Collaborate

Join a global community of thinkers and creators using Hootnotes to visualise ideas, connect insights, and work smarter together. Start your first Playground and see where your ideas take you.

Get started for free