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QOwnNotesInkdrop
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

 Paid

Commercial app; see the Inkdrop site for current plan prices.

macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
  • Notes are plain Markdown files, so nothing is locked in a proprietary format
  • Works with Nextcloud and ownCloud Notes, or any file sync you already use
  • Markdown editor built around developer workflows
  • Encrypted sync across devices
  • Many of the better features assume a Nextcloud or ownCloud server
  • The interface is dense and Qt-flavoured rather than native anywhere
  • Closed source commercial product
  • Recent focus on AI features may not suit everyone
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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