Mem
Ulysses
| Feature | Mem | Ulysses |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $14.99/mo | From $5.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | knowledge-workers, executives, researchers, meeting-heavy-professionals | authors, bloggers, journalists, apple-users |
| Founded | 2020 | 2013 |
| Ai Organization | ✓ | ✗ |
| Smart Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collections | ✓ | ✗ |
| Meeting Notes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Markdown Editor | ✗ | ✓ |
| Library Organization | ✗ | ✓ |
| Goals And Deadlines | ✗ | ✓ |
| Publishing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Icloud Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
| Split View | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Mem Pros
- AI auto-organizes notes
- No folder structure needed
- Smart search finds related content
- Meeting notes and chat integration
✗ Mem Cons
- AI organization can feel unpredictable
- Limited formatting options
- No offline access
✓ Ulysses Pros
- Beautiful distraction-free writing
- Excellent library management
- Direct publishing to blogs
- iCloud sync across devices
✗ Ulysses Cons
- Apple ecosystem only
- Subscription model controversial
- No Windows support
The Verdict
Mem is built for knowledge workers and executives, with a focus on ai-organization and smart-search. Ulysses targets authors and bloggers and leads with markdown-editor and library-organization.
On pricing, Ulysses is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5.99/mo compared to $14.99/mo for Mem. That $9/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Mem has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Ulysses requires a paid subscription from day one.
Ulysses edges out on user ratings (4.6 vs 4.2). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Ulysses has a slight overall edge — but if ai auto-organizes notes matters most to you, Mem may still be the right call.