A note-taking tool for
networked thought.
As easy to use as a document. As powerful as a graph database.
Roam helps you organize your research for the long haul.
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October 12th, 2019
meditation
Meditating is good for you!
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Your brain's second home.
Discover why researchers, writers, and product managers rely on Roam to connect their thoughts.
Never lose a thought again
Stop putting ideas into folders where they die. In Roam, every concept is a node. Connect literature notes, PDFs, and academic papers seamlessly using bi-directional links. When you search for a topic months later, all your connected thoughts resurface instantly.
- Automatic backlinks for literature
- Block-level referencing (cite exact paragraphs)
- Visual knowledge graph
Write without staring at a blank page
Because your notes are already connected, drafting an article or a book becomes a process of assembling existing blocks of thought rather than writing from scratch. Drag and drop references, outline fluidly, and let your ideas structure themselves.
Try it for WritingChapter 1 Outline
The ultimate Daily Notes system
Open Roam and you're greeted with today's date. Just start typing. Tag people you met, books you read, or tasks you need to do. Over time, Roam builds an automated database of your life without you having to organize anything upfront.
Try it for Journaling"Your default workspace."
Manage tasks like a pro
Create TODOs anywhere in your graph. Tag them with [[Projects]] or [[Waiting On]]. Go to a project page and see all related tasks automatically gathered in the 'Linked References' section. It's project management that adapts to your brain.
Try it for PMJust type double brackets to create or link a page.
Bi-directional Linking
The core of Roam. Every time you link to a page, Roam automatically creates a backlink on the destination page. You don't just create links; you create relationships between ideas.
See how it worksThe Graph Overview
Watch your knowledge base grow. The Graph View provides a stunning visual representation of how your notes are connected, helping you spot hidden patterns and clusters of thought.
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Unlinked References
Roam doesn't just show you where you explicitly linked a page. It scans your entire database and shows you every time you *mentioned* a word, allowing you to link them retroactively with one click.
Block-level Referencing
In traditional apps, the smallest unit is a page. In Roam, the smallest unit is a block (a bullet point). You can embed, reference, or alias a single sentence into multiple different pages without duplicating text.
Is Roam Research right for you?
Why people love it
- Unmatched for connecting complex ideas and academic research.
- Completely frictionless entry — just open and type on the Daily Note.
- Block-level referencing is incredibly powerful for writers.
- Strong, cult-like community (#RoamCult) sharing workflows.
Things to consider
- Steep learning curve; it takes time to trust the "no folders" system.
- More expensive than standard note-taking apps ($15/mo).
- UI is very minimalist/plain-text focused (not for highly visual users).
Works great with your favorite tools
What People are Saying
"The most exciting piece of software I've yet tried... A replacement for the essay... has the potential to be as profound a mental prosthetic as hypertext."
"The thing that's delighted me most about Roam has been how having it open in a tab affects my entire attitude about research. I feel like I'm playing learning: the video game."
"Roam has enabled me to stop segmenting and limiting my thoughts before I've even fleshed them out. This flexibility has freed me up to write 3x more daily content than ever before."
Pricing
Simple pricing. Invest in your thoughts.
Pro
- Unlimited Private or Public Roam Graphs
- Unlimited Collaborators
- API access and Apps
You'll be charged after 31 days.
* Trial only valid if you've never had a plan.
Believer
- Everything in Pro Plan plus...
- First Access to New Features
- Community Calls with the Team
- Priority Support
You'll be charged $500 today.
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