Alternatives
Simplenote alternatives
Simplenote is a free, synced notes app that stays out of the way — write, tag, and search from any device. It is a poor fit if you need a team plan, audit logs, or a phone number to call. Here are 6 tools on Toolora that do a similar job, 6 of them free or with a free tier, and what each one does differently.
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Open-source notes you can sync yourself
Instead of Simplenote: Also covers notes and sync.
Free / open source + optional Joplin Cloud
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Local-first knowledge base with linked notes
Instead of Simplenote: Also covers notes and markdown.
Free for personal use + Sync/Publish paid
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Markdown notes on Mac, iPhone, and iPad with tags and optional iCloud sync
Instead of Simplenote: Also covers notes and markdown.
Free + Pro $2.99/mo
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End-to-end encrypted notes that sync across devices without a data-mining feed
Instead of Simplenote: Also covers notes and sync.
Free encrypted notes + paid Super for editors and files
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Notes, web clips, and task lists in one notebook
Instead of Simplenote: Also covers notes and sync.
Free + Personal/Professional plans
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Notes, tasks, and docs that sync across devices
Instead of Simplenote: Also covers notes.
Free + Plus
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