Simplenote
Simplenote is a lightweight, cross-platform note-taking application designed for speed and efficiency.
Our verdict
Who it's for
The simplest way to keep notes, synced across all your devices.
Who should look elsewhere
Lacks advanced formatting options beyond Markdown
Pros
- +Completely free to use, including apps, backups, and syncing
- +Available on a wide range of platforms (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, Web)
- +Simple and intuitive interface, promoting a distraction-free experience
- +Instant synchronization ensures notes are always up-to-date everywhere
- +Robust version history allows recovery of past note states
Cons
- −Lacks advanced formatting options beyond Markdown
- −May be too simplistic for users requiring rich text editing or complex organization features
- −No explicit mention of offline access capabilities, though implied by local apps
Key features
- ✓Automatic real-time syncing across devices
- ✓Tagging for organization and quick searching
- ✓Note sharing and collaboration
- ✓Version history and backup of every change
- ✓Markdown support for writing, previewing, and publishing
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simplenote | $0 | month | Official: apps, backups, syncing, sharing are completely free; iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, browser |