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Freemium

Free tier available, with paid plans for additional features.

 Freemium

Most features are free, including for commercial use. The official cloud sync and assets…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted
  • Object and type based structure is a distinct alternative to folder or file hierarchies
  • Native apps across desktop and mobile platforms
  • Block-level references and two-way links with custom attributes
  • SQL queries embedded inside notes for building your own views
  • Advanced features are gated behind a paid tier
  • Object-based model has a learning curve versus traditional folder notes
  • Notes live in the app's own store rather than plain files in a folder
  • The interface has a lot of concepts to learn at once
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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