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Simplenote

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Free, minimalist note-taking app for simple text notes synced across every device

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  • Deployment Cloud Based
  • Starting price Free
  • Free trial Not offered
  • Best for Freelancers, Startups, SMEs

What is Simplenote?

Simplenote is a minimalist note-taking app from Automattic focused purely on fast, distraction-free plain-text notes. Notes sync automatically and in real time across Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web with no manual sync step required. It supports Markdown writing and previewing, tagging and pinning for organization, instant search, and the ability to publish a note directly to the web as a simple page.

Every feature, including unlimited notes, automatic backups with version history, and collaborative note sharing by email invite, is included at no cost. There are no premium tiers or paywalled features; the official site states plainly that apps, backups, syncing, and sharing are all completely free.

Key Features of Simplenote

Simplenote lists 10 documented features, including Unlimited plain-text notes, Automatic real-time sync across devices and Markdown support and live preview. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Unlimited plain-text notes
  • Automatic real-time sync across devices
  • Markdown support and live preview
  • Publish notes to the web
  • Tags and pinning for organization
  • Instant search
  • Note version history and backups
  • Collaborative sharing via email invite
  • Checklists and to-do lists
  • Apps for Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, and web

Simplenote Pricing

Simplenote lists one plan, at Free.

Free

Free

Unlimited notes and devices

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All features, including sync, backups, sharing, and publishing, are included at no cost

Simplenote Specifications

Simplenote is available on web app, Windows and macOS and has iOS and Android apps. It has a free plan.

Deployment
  • Cloud Based
Billing cycle
Monthly
Desktop
  • Web App
  • Windows
  • macOS
Mobile
  • iOS
  • Android
Languages
  • English
Built for
  • Freelancers
  • Startups
  • SMEs
Support
  • Email
Integrations
Markdown import/export, note sharing via email invite
Public API
No
Free trial
No
Free plan
Yes
Runs in browser
Yes
Customisable
No
Website
simplenote.com

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Simplenote FAQs

Yes, according to Simplenote's official site, apps, backups, syncing, and sharing are all completely free with no premium tiers.

Yes, notes can be written and previewed in Markdown format.

Yes, you can share notes by entering another user's email address, letting them view and edit the note.

Yes, notes are backed up with every change, so you can view earlier versions of a note.

Yes, Simplenote lets you publish individual notes to the web as simple pages.