Simplenote

Spec sheet

Purpose

Simplenote is a note-taking app that syncs notes across devices.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simplenote.com

Supported platforms

web,windows,macos,linux,ios,androidRead 20 Sep 2026 · simplenote.com

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · simplenote.com

Integrations

The desktop and web apps can import Evernote exports, while the web app and other apps can import Simplenote JSON and plain text or Markdown files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simplenote.com

Security

The help center has separate answers about encryption in storage and during synchronization, but the opened page did not expose their answer text.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simplenote.com

Support

Simplenote provides a Help Center, Contact Us page, and Support Forum.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simplenote.com

Maker

The site footer identifies Automattic Inc. as the copyright holder; the opened pages do not state a headquarters or founding year.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simplenote.com

API status

The listed legacy Simplenote API was deprecated and the page says it would stop functioning after October 1, 2018.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simplenote.com

Content limits

Notes cannot contain uploaded attachments, and the help page says there is no restriction on the number of notes unless the system is abused.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simplenote.com

Markdown

Simplenote supports writing, previewing, and publishing notes in Markdown.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simplenote.com

Note sharing

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · simplenote.com

Offline access

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · simplenote.com

Offline use

Apps support offline access and editing after notes have been downloaded while online; offline changes sync after reconnecting.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simplenote.com

Open source

Simplenote says all its apps are open source and welcomes contributions through its GitHub repositories.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simplenote.com

Organization

Notes can be organized with tags and searched instantly.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simplenote.com

Sharing

Users can collaborate on individual notes or publish view-only notes for anyone with the link.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simplenote.com

Sync

Notes sync automatically and wirelessly between devices, the web app, and desktop apps when the app is opened.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simplenote.com

Version history

Notes are backed up with every change, and the help page says most apps support viewing previous note versions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simplenote.com

Plans and prices

Every Simplenote plan and price →

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