Simplenote

Free, minimal notes app that syncs everywhere

A lightweight plain-text and Markdown notes app from Automattic that syncs notes across all devices. For people who want fast, simple notes without clutter.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Categories: Notes & Knowledge

Simplenote is an alternative to

Evernote · Apple Notes · Google Keep

Simplenote compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Simplenote	Free	–	–	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
UpNote	Free plan	–	–	Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
Joplin	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Standard Notes	Free plan	Yes	–	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Wiki.js	Free	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted
Logseq	Free plan	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SiYuan	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

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Questions

Is Simplenote free?

Simplenote is free.

What platforms does Simplenote run on?

Simplenote is available for Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android.

What are some alternatives to Simplenote?

Similar indie products include UpNote, Joplin, Standard Notes, Wiki.js and 4 more.

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