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SimplenoteSideNotes
Free

The software is free under its open-source licence. Hosting, hardware and external…

 Paid

Commercial Mac app from Apptorium; check the developer's site for current pricing.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android macOS
  • Syncing is free and unlimited across every platform, notes keep a version history, and the whole thing stays…
  • Notes panel appears at the screen edge without app switching
  • Markdown, tasks, images and colors in notes
  • There is no encryption of note contents on Automattic's servers, and no attachments, folders or rich formatting.
  • Mac only
  • Suited to quick notes rather than a large knowledge base
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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