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What it is

Amplenote combines notes, tasks, and calendar scheduling in four modes: Jots, Notes, Tasks, and Calendar. It is available through web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, and API access, with offline use. Users can share notes and collaborate in real time. Tasks can be placed on Amplenote’s calendar and, on Pro or higher, synchronized with Google, Outlook, or Apple calendars. Integrations also include Siri Shortcuts, IFTTT, Pipedream, and Google Drive. The service follows a freemium model with a free plan and 15-day trial. Personal is for non-commercial use and limits uploads to 5 MB; Pro permits larger uploads and unlimited devices, while Unlimited and Founder also list unlimited devices. Native desktop apps require Pro, Unlimited, or Founder, although downloadable PWAs are supported. Standard notes are not end-to-end encrypted by default, and attachments are not encrypted, including with Vault Notes.

Spec sheet

What it does
Amplenote combines Jots, long-form Notes, Tasks and Calendar scheduling in one productivity application.Read 19 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Product
Amplenote combines notes, tasks, and calendar scheduling across four modes: Jots, Notes, Tasks, and Calendar.Read 11 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Supported platforms
web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android,chrome_extension,apiRead 21 Sep 2026 · amplenote.com
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · amplenote.com
Integrations
Google Calendar,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,Apple Calendar,Siri Shortcuts,IFTTT,Pipedream,Google DriveRead 21 Sep 2026 · amplenote.com
Support
The Personal plan does not include customer support; Amplenote’s help site directs users to support by email, Reddit, or Discord.Read 11 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Company
Amplenote is built by Alloy.dev; its About page says the beta began in 2019 and the official launch followed in 2020.Read 11 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
API documentation
A full RESTful API reference is linked from the API application page.Read 19 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Attachment limitation
Attachments such as images and PDFs are not encrypted, including when associated with Vault Notes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Authentication security
The API uses OAuth2 authorization-code flow with PKCE, two-hour access-token expiry and refresh tokens; passwords use BCrypt cost 10.Read 19 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Browser support
The web app supports the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Safari on Windows, Linux, and macOS.Read 11 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Calendar integrations
Pro and higher plans support two-way synchronization with Google, Microsoft Outlook and Apple calendars.Read 19 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Calendar modes
External calendars can be configured as event-import-only or to receive tasks scheduled in Amplenote.Read 19 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Changelog
The product changelog is automatically generated from commit activity through GitClear Snap Changelog.Read 19 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Collaboration
Notes can be shared for multi-party editing and published as web pages.Read 19 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Desktop access
The native Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop app requires a Pro, Unlimited, or Founder subscription; downloadable PWAs are also supported.Read 11 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Desktop availability
Native Windows, macOS and Linux clients require Pro, Unlimited, Founder or an active subscription trial.Read 19 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Desktop requirements
Native desktop minimums are 1 GB RAM and 300 MB disk; recommended resources are 2 GB RAM and 1 GB disk.Read 19 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Documentation and support
The help center provides topic documentation, videos, Reddit, Discord and email support; free users lack customer support on the Personal plan.Read 19 Oct 2026 · assets.amplenote.com
Encryption
Standard note content uses client-side AES-256-CBC encryption, while Vault keys are never transmitted to Amplenote servers.Read 19 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Encryption limitation
Standard notes are encrypted before leaving the device and at rest on Amplenote’s servers, but are not end-to-end encrypted by default.Read 11 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Idea workflow
Amplenote describes its mission as helping users set and achieve long-term goals through an Idea Execution Funnel.Read 11 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Import and export
An Evernote importer preserves notes and tags, and note content can be downloaded.Read 19 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Legal entity and funding
Crunchbase identifies the legal name as Alloy.dev, Inc., active and for-profit, with one undisclosed venture round and Vantera VC listed as investor.Read 19 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Limit: interface and learning curve
Independent reviews describe the interface as dated or cluttered and the organization model as requiring a learning period.Read 19 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Limit: mobile feature gap
G2 reviewers report that mobile lacks desktop capabilities such as Graph View and completed-task views.Read 19 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: task structure
Reviewers complain that tasks must live inside notes and that task completion can require extra steps.Read 19 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: widget workflow
An App Store reviewer reports that the task widget cannot complete a task directly and requires opening the app.Read 19 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Maker size and headquarters
LinkedIn lists Amplenote as a privately held Seattle software company with 2–10 employees and a 2018 founding year.Read 19 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Note sharing
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · amplenote.com
Offline access
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · amplenote.com
Offline use
The applications continue working in new or cached notes offline and synchronize after reconnecting.Read 19 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Plugin documentation
The plugin reference covers creation, actions, app and note interfaces, examples, types, execution environment, external libraries and CORS proxy use.Read 19 Oct 2026 · assets.amplenote.com
Plugin ecosystem
Amplenote says more than 100 plugins are available and provides React starter and template repositories.Read 19 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Plugin model
Client-side plugins run on every platform and are defined by a single JavaScript note in the user account.Read 19 Oct 2026 · assets.amplenote.com
Praise: ease of setup
G2 reviewers commonly describe initial setup as easy and approachable.Read 19 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: integrated workflow
G2 reviewers repeatedly praise having notes, tasks, calendars and linked knowledge in one workspace.Read 19 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Publishing
Unlimited includes publishing notes as web pages and embedding notes on websites.Read 11 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
PWA availability
Windows, macOS and Linux users can install a PWA through Chrome or Brave, while the web app runs in supported browsers.Read 19 Oct 2026 · assets.amplenote.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.6 out of 5 from 492 ratingsRead 19 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on G2
4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviewsRead 19 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviewsRead 19 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Google Play
4.1 out of 5 from 916 reviewsRead 19 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on TrustRadius
0 out of 10 from 0 reviewsRead 19 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Real-time collaboration
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · amplenote.com
REST API access
The REST API requires an application and approval that can take up to 10 business days; Amplecap is cited as a consumer.Read 19 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Rich Footnotes
Rich Footnotes can contain text, code, images, videos and linked note sections inside note content.Read 19 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Self-hosting
The reviewed first-party pages describe hosted applications and do not provide a self-hosting package.Read 19 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Task scheduling
Tasks can be scheduled in Amplenote’s calendar and synced with connected Google, Outlook, or Apple calendars on Pro or higher.Read 11 Oct 2026 · assets.amplenote.com
Task scoring
Its task system uses an Eisenhower-Matrix-style Task Score to prioritize important and urgent work.Read 19 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Vault security
Vault Notes use a Vault Key derived on the client from a password that is never transmitted to Amplenote’s servers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Web capture
Amplecap browser extensions are available for Chrome and Firefox.Read 11 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com

Plans and prices

Personal Priced on request 5 MB file upload size · Non-commercial use Read 21 Sep 2026 · amplenote.com
Pro Priced on request Unlimited devices · File uploads larger than 5 MB Read 21 Sep 2026 · amplenote.com
Unlimited Priced on request Unlimited devices Read 21 Sep 2026 · amplenote.com
Founder Priced on request Unlimited devices Read 21 Sep 2026 · amplenote.com
Personal Free Notes, tasks and calendar · mobile apps · Windows/macOS PWA · 5 MB file uploads · non-commercial license · no customer support Read 19 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Pro $5.84 a month billed annually Native desktop app · Graph View · Sidebar note viewer · external calendar sync · 6 themes · tag sharing · table of contents · uploads over 5 MB Read 19 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Pro $5.84 a year billed annually Includes Personal · native desktop app · Graph View · sync external calendars · uploads larger than 5mb Read 11 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Unlimited $10 a year billed annually Includes Pro · Vault Notes · publish notes as web pages · desktop MCP Server Read 11 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Unlimited $10 a month billed annually Pro features · Vault Notes · publish notes as web pages · desktop MCP Server · 8 themes Read 19 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Founder $20 a year billed annually Includes Unlimited · Ample Agent Pro plugin · early feature access · dedicated Discord channel · 1-on-1 onboarding call Read 11 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com
Founder $20 a month billed annually Unlimited features · Ample Agent Pro plugin included · 10 themes · early feature access · 10x roadmap votes · Discord channel · onboarding call Read 19 Oct 2026 · amplenote.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan and 15-day trial
  • Offline access across listed platforms
  • Real-time note collaboration
  • Calendar and automation integrations
  • Tasks sync on Pro or higher

Limits

  • Personal uploads limited to 5 MB
  • Personal plan is non-commercial
  • Native desktop apps require paid plans
  • Attachments are not encrypted

Who it suits

It suits people organizing notes, tasks, calendars, and long-term goals across several devices. Teams can use shared notes and real-time collaboration; users needing native desktop apps must choose an eligible paid plan.

Amplenote in depth

Read the full write-up

Amplenote is a notes, tasks, and calendar app for people who want long-term goals to lead to scheduled work. Its connected workflow is the main reason to choose it; the main cautions are paid access to desktop apps and calendar sync, plus attachments that are not encrypted.

Overview

Amplenote organizes work into Jots, Notes, Tasks, and Calendar, with an Idea Execution Funnel intended to move ideas toward action. That makes it more compelling for goal-oriented planning than for someone who needs only a place to keep reference notes. Offline access, note sharing, and real-time collaboration broaden its usefulness across devices and with other people.

Calendar integrations include Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook Calendar, and Apple Calendar. Siri Shortcuts, IFTTT, Pipedream, and Google Drive are also supported. Tasks can be scheduled in Amplenote and synced to connected calendars on Pro or higher, so the most direct link between planning and a user's existing calendar comes at a paid tier.

Key features

From captured ideas to scheduled work

The four modes provide a common path from initial capture through notes and tasks to calendar scheduling. For people who routinely turn plans into commitments, this keeps the work and the thinking behind it together. It is a more elaborate structure than a simple notebook needs, and calendar sync is gated to Pro or higher.

Sharing and publishing

Users can share notes and tags, although tag sharing is a Pro feature. Unlimited adds the ability to publish notes as web pages and embed them on websites. Those options make the upper plans more suitable for people who share or present their notes, while a Personal user should not expect the same tag-sharing capability.

Security boundaries

Standard notes are encrypted before they leave a device and while stored on Amplenote's servers, but they are not end-to-end encrypted by default. Vault Notes use a Vault Key derived on the device from a password that is never sent to Amplenote. However, attachments such as images and PDFs are not encrypted, even when associated with Vault Notes. Users handling sensitive files should not treat the vault as protection for those attachments.

Pricing

Amplenote uses a freemium model with a free plan and a 15-day trial. The Personal plan is for non-commercial use and caps file uploads at 5 MB; customer support is not included. That makes it a reasonable starting point for personal notes, but the upload cap and lack of support can constrain heavier or business use.

Pro allows unlimited devices and uploads larger than 5 MB. It is also the entry point for syncing scheduled tasks with Google, Outlook, or Apple calendars, and for sharing tags. Users who need those capabilities have a practical reason to move beyond Personal.

Unlimited includes unlimited devices, plus publishing notes as web pages and embedding them on websites. Founder also includes unlimited devices. These plans suit users who need their respective capabilities, but the device allowance alone does not distinguish Unlimited from Founder. Pro, Unlimited, and Founder have custom pricing.

Platforms

Amplenote supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extensions, and an API. The web app supports current versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Safari on Windows, Linux, and macOS; Amplecap capture extensions are available for Chrome and Firefox. Offline access is supported.

The native Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop app requires Pro, Unlimited, or Founder. Downloadable PWAs are also supported, but users who specifically want native desktop software cannot get it on Personal. The broad platform reach is useful for people moving among computers and mobile devices, with that plan restriction worth factoring in.

Who it's for

Amplenote is best for people who want notes, tasks, and calendar planning in one workflow, particularly those who turn longer-term goals into scheduled commitments. It is also a fit for users who need offline access or collaborative notes. It is less suited to people who need end-to-end encryption for all content, protected attachments, or native desktop apps without a paid subscription.

Pros and cons

Pro: Jots, Notes, Tasks, and Calendar connect idea capture to scheduled work, rather than treating notes and tasks as separate stores.

Pro: Offline access, note sharing, real-time collaboration, and broad device support cover individual and shared workflows.

Pro: Vault Notes keep the key-generating password off Amplenote's servers.

Con: Calendar sync, tag sharing, and native desktop apps require Pro or higher.

Con: Personal limits uploads to 5 MB and excludes customer support.

Con: Attachments are not encrypted, including those associated with Vault Notes, and standard notes are not end-to-end encrypted by default.

Alternatives

If you want to compare the wider category, start with Note-taking apps. Notesnook is another freemium notes option with a free plan and support for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Notability offers a free Starter plan with five free notes and editing tools, PDFs, documents, templates, and version history, making it worth considering when those limits and capabilities fit your work.

SiYuan is a freemium alternative with a free plan, broad platform support including self-hosting, and an open-source offering whose download page says most features are free, including for commercial use. Workflowy has a free Basic plan with 100 nodes per month and 100 MB file uploads. Twos offers a free plan with unlimited things, lists, and to-dos, plus 20 AI chats per month. Goodnotes has a free plan capped at three notebooks, three text documents, three whiteboards, three folders, and 100 MB storage. Notion has a free plan for individuals with pages and blocks, databases, and basic collaboration. Joplin is another freemium option with a Basic plan at €2.99 a month and a 14-day free trial.

Verdict

Choose Amplenote if you want ideas, notes, tasks, and calendar scheduling to form one planning workflow across devices. Its strongest case is the path from long-term goals to scheduled action, reinforced by offline access and collaboration. Look elsewhere if you need end-to-end encryption for attachments or if native desktop software and connected-calendar sync must be available without moving to a paid plan.

Verdict

Amplenote covers notes, tasks, scheduling, sharing, and integrations across a broad platform list. Check plan requirements and encryption limits, especially if you need native desktop software or protected attachments.

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