Notes Plus
An Apple Notes-style workspace built on local Markdown files.
An early alpha desktop notes app for macOS and Windows that is free during testing. Notes Plus combines raw, split, and visual Markdown editing with local folders, tags, priorities, attachments, Kanban boards, math, diagrams, citations, and import from Apple Notes.
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What is Notes Plus best for?
Notes Plus is a free Markdown tool best suited to people who want an apple notes-like experience without a proprietary note format. It is available as Desktop app on macOS, Windows, and its source status is proprietary.
At a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Source
- Proprietary
- Best for
- People who want an Apple Notes-like experience without a proprietary note format
Capabilities
- local files
- visual editing
- kanban
- math
- diagrams
- apple notes import
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