Vault Notes

Spec sheet

Product

Vault Notes is a local-first markdown workspace whose notes are plain files stored in a folder the user chooses.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vault-notes.app

Platforms

Downloads are listed for macOS 12 or later on Apple silicon, Windows 10 and 11 64-bit, x86-64 Linux AppImage, and iOS/iPadOS 18 or later.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vault-notes.app

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · vault-notes.app

Integrations

Google DriveRead 20 Sep 2026 · vault-notes.app

Canvas and boards

The app includes an infinite canvas for arranging notes, images and text, plus markdown-based kanban boards.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vault-notes.app

Data handling

The maker says it operates no server that stores or reads notes and does not sell user data, show ads, analyze note content or use notes to train AI.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vault-notes.app

Editor

The live markdown editor renders headings, tables, task lists, callouts and code as the user types.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vault-notes.app

Google Drive sync

Pro syncs notes and attachments directly with a folder in the user's own Google Drive using the drive.file scope.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vault-notes.app

Import

The Normal plan includes Obsidian vault import.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vault-notes.app

iPad support

The iPad app supports Apple Pencil sketching, with editable drawings stored in notes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vault-notes.app

Links

Wikilinks support hover previews, backlinks and embedding whole notes or sections inline.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vault-notes.app

Notes and history

Vault Notes offers automatic daily notes, timestamp timelines, split view, tabs and built-in version history.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vault-notes.app

Offline access

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · vault-notes.app

Offline use

The app works offline without an account, and its free tier includes the whole app on one device.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vault-notes.app

Privacy mode

Public View can hide flagged folders and media on a schedule or by command, and the site says Touch ID can blur the app when it loses focus.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vault-notes.app

Target users and maker

The site describes Vault Notes as built by one person for people who keep their own notes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vault-notes.app

Plans and prices

Every Vault Notes plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Note-taking apps#70 of 2168.4
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