UpNote

Clean, simple note-taking app that syncs everywhere

UpNote is a cross-platform notes app with notebooks, tags, rich text and Markdown support, offered as a simpler alternative to heavier note apps.

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Pricing: Free plan

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

Categories: Notes & Knowledge

UpNote is an alternative to

Evernote · OneNote · Google Keep

UpNote compared with similar tools

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

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Questions

Is UpNote free?

UpNote is free to start, with paid plans.

What platforms does UpNote run on?

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

What are some alternatives to UpNote?

Similar indie products include Joplin, Notesnook, Simplenote, Standard Notes and 4 more.

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