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Simply Noted vs. Starnus

Built from each tool’s researched, reviewed record. Figures are checked against public pricing pages at research time — always confirm current pricing with the vendor before buying.

The short version

Starnus starts at $50 per seat, versus Simply Noted at $358.

Full comparison

Simply Notedfrom $358 per month
Starnusfrom $50 EUR per month (Pro)
Audyense Score32AS*Low44AS*Low
PositioningSimplyNoted is a tool for sending real handwritten notes and cards at scale.AI SDR platform that runs outbound prospecting, enrichment, outreach, and follow-ups on autopilot.
Free tierYesNo
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • FreeFree
  • BasicCustom pricing
  • Business$100
  • AdvancedCustom pricing
  • Pro$50
  • Pro+$125
  • Ultra$250
  • Managed Service$900
Real handwritten notesYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Personalize with recipient namesYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Unlimited card optionsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Automate with API and ZapierYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Send bulk handwritten notesYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Real ink technologyYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Workflow automationYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Postal Mail OutreachYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Integrations verified5+
Aggregate rating · No reviews yet5.0 · 2 reviews
Integrations
ZapierMakeLinkedInTwitterAPI
SmartleadUnipileHubSpotPerplexity
Security & compliance
Pros
  • Documented capability: Real handwritten notes
  • Documented capability: Personalize with recipient names
  • Profile names a concrete ICP: Simply Noted is perfect for any business that wants to add a personal touch with real handwritten notes. It helps you send thank-you notes, letters, a
  • Public profile names Zapier, Make, LinkedIn as connected workflow surfaces
  • Fast automated ICP and prospect-list generation
  • Combines email and LinkedIn outreach in one flow
  • Cheaper than enterprise AI-SDR alternatives
Cons
  • Some pricing or higher-tier terms are not publicly itemized
  • Fit is strongest for the stated Startups, SMBs, Mid-market audience rather than every team
  • Named integrations should be validated against the team's exact plan and workflow
  • Reported outcomes and vendor claims should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • No independent review-platform rating found to verify real-world satisfaction
  • Credit-based limits on leads/messages per tier
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

Simply Noted

SimplyNoted is a tool for sending real handwritten notes and cards at scale. It fits in the category of personalized business communication tools. It uses real ink and handwriting technology, making each note look authentic without the manual work. Users appreciate it for adding a personal touch to emails and direct mail campaigns. The tool shines in marketing, sales outreach, thank-you notes, and real estate letters where personal connection matters. It works quickly, often processing orders within a few days, so you can start seeing results fast. You can send one note or thousands with ease, making it efficient for any business size. SimplyNoted integrates well via RESTful API or Zapier into your CRM or marketing software to automate handwritten outreach. It’s not a general-purpose note-taking app or digital handwriting tool. Instead, it focuses solely on creating and sending physical, handwritten cards and notes to recipients.

A particularly good fit for: perfect for any business that wants to add a personal touch with real handwritten notes. It helps you send thank-you notes, letters, and direct mail easily, whe Startups, SMBs, Mid-market teams with a defined revenue workflow postal mail outreach

May be a poor fit if: Teams looking for a single-purpose tool outside its documented go-to-market focus Teams that need unlimited usage without plan or credit limits

Starnus

Starnus is an agentic outbound sales platform for B2B teams that want to move from ICP definition to lead discovery, enrichment, personalized outreach, and reply tracking inside one workflow. It positions itself as an AI employee for outbound sales, with the goal of reducing the manual work involved in running lean GTM motions.

A particularly good fit for: Solo founders and small B2B teams doing outbound without a dedicated SDR

May be a poor fit if: Enterprises needing established vendor track record and reviews

Pricing and plan structure

Simply Noted: Published starting price $358 per month

  • FreeFree
  • BasicCustom pricing
  • Business$100 per month
  • AdvancedCustom pricing

Starnus: Published starting price $50 EUR per month (Pro)

  • Pro$50 EUR/month
  • Pro+$125 EUR/month
  • Ultra$250 EUR/month
  • Managed Service$900 EUR/month starting

Capabilities worth validating

  • Simply Noted: Real handwritten notes, Personalize with recipient names, Unlimited card options, Automate with API and Zapier, Send bulk handwritten notes Integrations include Zapier, Make, LinkedIn, Twitter.
  • Starnus: the record has no feature-level evidence yet; verify the workflow directly. Integrations include Smartlead, Unipile, HubSpot, Perplexity.

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does Simply Noted's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does Starnus's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does the exact integration path for Zapier, Make, LinkedIn support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
  • Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between Sales & CRM tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

  1. Start with a representative Sales & CRM workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
  2. Test the complete path through Zapier, Make, LinkedIn: permissions, sync direction, failure handling, and volume limits often matter more than the integration name.
  3. Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
  4. Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Some signals in these records are still incomplete. Treat that as a prompt to validate the workflow directly, not as a claim that a feature does not exist.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-26. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: Simply Noted product site, ColdIQ profile, Vendor website; Starnus product site, Product Hunt, Starnus