Simplenote
FreeA free, synced notes app that stays out of the way — write, tag, and search from any device
Best for notes · sync · markdown
Our own editorial score, not public reviews.
Strengths
- Sync
- Tags
Skip if
you need a team plan, audit logs, or a phone number to call
Simplenote is a free notes app. Write, tag, and search across devices without a cluttered editor — a desk, not a log dump.
Key features
- Sync
- Tags
- Search
- Markdown
Why it is on Toolora
We list Simplenote for people who need notes · sync · markdown. Skip it if you need a team plan, audit logs, or a phone number to call.
Closest alternatives on Toolora: Joplin, Obsidian, Bear.
Try instead
All Simplenote alternativesJoplin
Our pickOpen-source notes you can sync yourself
ProductivityAlso covers notes and sync.
Obsidian
Our pickLocal-first knowledge base with linked notes
ProductivityAlso covers notes and markdown.
Bear
Markdown notes on Mac, iPhone, and iPad with tags and optional iCloud sync
ProductivityAlso covers notes and markdown.
Simplenote
Free