Simplenote - Minimalist Minimalist

Name: Simplenote
Rating: 4.3 (8640 reviews)

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About

Simplenote is a free, light, and clean note-taking app. Keep notes, lists, ideas, and more in sync across all your devices.

Completely free and open source. Instant search. Tags for organization. Version history. Markdown support. Collaboration with other users. Available on all platforms. Backed by Automattic.

Who Is Simplenote Best For?

Simplenote is particularly well-suited for:

Quick Notes

Lists

Journaling

Simple Note Taking

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Review Coverage

4.3/5

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Visible Review Sources

8,640 aggregated reviews

1,240 reviews

4.3/5

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App Store

4,820 reviews

4.4/5

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Google Play

2,580 reviews

4.2/5

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Features

Markdown

Real-time Sync

Ratings & Reviews

4.3

(8,640 reviews)

Aggregated from 3 sources

Pricing

Free

Free Tier Available

Project Health

Status

Active

Publisher & Origin

Developer

Automattic

Source Model

Open source

License

GPL-2.0

Country of Origin

United States

Headquarters

San Francisco, California, United States

Origin Type

Company

Origin Note

Simplenote is backed by Automattic, the WordPress.com company based in the United States.

Pros

✓ Completely free

✓ Open source

✓ Simple interface

✓ Cross-platform

Cons

⚠ Very basic features

⚠ No rich text

⚠ Limited formatting

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simplenote free to use?

Yes, Simplenote offers a free tier that you can use without payment. Completely free with no paid tiers

What platforms does Simplenote support?

Simplenote is available on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android. You can access it from any web browser, plus dedicated apps for other platforms.

Is Simplenote open source?

Yes, Simplenote is open source. You can view the source code and contribute on GitHub at https://github.com/Automattic/simplenote-electron.

Does Simplenote work offline?

Yes, Simplenote supports offline mode. You can access and edit your notes without an internet connection, and changes will sync when you're back online.