Web-based Simplenote Alternatives

There are many alternatives to Simplenote as a web app and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Online alternative is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Simplenote and loads of them are available as a web app so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Online alternatives to Simplenote are Standard Notes, Notion, Evernote and Notesnook.

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Simplenote alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Team Collaboration Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Self-Hosted. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Simplenote.

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Simplenote alternatives page was last updated Mar 7, 2026

Joplin
913 likes
Open source app for managing notes and to-dos with Markdown support. Syncs seamlessly across devices using services like Dropbox and OneDrive. Offers end-to-end encrypted synchronicity, offline access, rich import/export options, and a Web Clipper for browsers.
150 Joplin alternatives
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Note-taking
Todo List Manager
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France
EU
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Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
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Self-Hosted
AppImageHub
Snapcraft
Google Chrome
Flathub
PortableApps.com
F-Droid
Cloudron
Homebrew
Chocolatey
Termux
Mozilla Firefox
+7
Is Joplin a good alternative to Simplenote?

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Joplin vs Simplenote Comments

Top Positive Comment
ElectricFeelz
Jul 12, 2021
1
Joplin would be perfect for me if it'd had a web version. But it is still amazing!
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Top Negative Comment
ikjadoon
Nov 17, 2022
0
Unfortunately, Joplin still does not support Apple Silicon (M1/M2) natively. You're forced to install Rosetta 2. :(
shikuz
Positive commentDec 4, 2020
0
Joplin is simple, and it's great place for your notes. I get to have all my notes, on every device, anywhere, always securely synced via any service I choose. there are very few mature, free and open source note-taking solutions that offer all of that flexibility. But Simplenote is great too. :)
Review by a new / low-activity user.
3 of 5 comments
Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceSimplenote is Free and Open Source
Joplin is Privacy focused and DecentralizedSimplenote is not according to our users
Standard Notes
699 likes
Secure note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, unlimited syncing across all platforms, offline access, detailed organization through tags, strong passcode and biometric protections, and premium features like encrypted files, themes, web clipper, super note types, and hardware key support.
167 Standard Notes alternatives
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Freemium
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
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Note-taking
Todo List Manager
Origin
United States
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Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
+3
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Standard Notes vs Simplenote Comments

yagamilighto
Positive commentJan 27, 2018
2
Unlimited data storage, strong encryption available passcode for entering the app.
Bigshoes
Positive commentJul 17, 2019
-2
Encrypted, open source, privacy focused, and powerful editors.
Guest
Positive commentJul 15, 2019
-2
Encrypted. Open-source. Users in mind.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Standard Notes is Freemium and Open SourceSimplenote is Free and Open Source
Standard Notes is Privacy focused, Security-focused and CustomizableSimplenote is not according to our users
Notion
665 likes
Enhance team collaboration and content organization with Notion. Experience real-time access, intuitive drag-and-drop functionalities, and visually simple interfaces designed for productivity in managing tasks, notes, and databases effectively. Ideal for teams of every size.
287 Notion alternatives
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Freemium
Proprietary
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Note-taking
Todo List Manager
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United States
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Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Software as a Service (SaaS)
+9
Is Notion a good alternative to Simplenote?
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Evernote
2486 likes
App designed for cross-platform note-taking and organizing. Create notes with text, images, and audio, tag and search them. Features offline access, business card scanning, and presentation modes. Integrate with LinkedIn and secure with a passcode lock.
101 Evernote alternatives
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Freemium
Proprietary
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Note-taking
Todo List Manager
Origin
Italy
EU
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Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Blackberry
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
Apple Watch
Kindle Fire
+5
Is Evernote a good alternative to Simplenote?
Notesnook
203 likes
Offers open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes with device-based privacy, cross-platform support, private vault, secure sync, offline access, markdown editor, exports to multiple formats, automatic backups, organizational tools, and strong encryption.
346 Notesnook alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application types
Note-taking
Task Management
Origin
Pakistan
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Google Chrome
Flathub
F-Droid
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Flatpak
Self-Hosted
+6
Is Notesnook a good alternative to Simplenote?
Google Keep
842 likes
Google Keep is a multifunctional tool that merges note-taking with browsing, allowing capture of thoughts, checklists, or voice notes, with cross-device synchronization. Features include color-coded notes, voice transcription, geo-fencing, collaboration, cloud storage, and seamless Google integration.
131 Google Keep alternatives
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Free
Proprietary
Application types
Note-taking
Todo List Manager
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Google Chrome
Android Wear
+4
Is Google Keep a good alternative to Simplenote?
Cryptee
112 likes
Encrypted, privacy-focused digital storage with zero-knowledge architecture supporting document editing, notes, journals, and photo storage with raw DSLR support, live sync, markdown, code, LaTeX, to-dos, audio, tables, EPUB, PDF, and cross-platform access.
91 Cryptee alternatives
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Freemium
Open Source
Application types
Note-taking
Todo List Manager
Origin
Estonia
EU
Platforms
Online
Software as a Service (SaaS)
+9
Is Cryptee a good alternative to Simplenote?
Capacities
43 likes
Capacities offers a revolutionary note-taking experience by utilizing a network-based structure for knowledge capture and organization. Users create unique entities like ideas and questions in a graph view, fostering personalized and interconnected know-how beyond traditional folders.
102 Capacities alternatives
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Freemium
Proprietary
Application types
Note-taking
Todo List Manager
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
+4
Is Capacities a good alternative to Simplenote?
Craft
45 likes
Craft offers document creation with stunning visuals, seamless navigation, and effortless sharing. Nest notes, use AI for summaries, and export in multiple formats.
123 Craft alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application types
Note-taking
Project Management
Origin
Hungary
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Online
iPhone
iPad
+9
Is Craft a good alternative to Simplenote?
Mimiri Notes
21 likes
Secure device-synced notepad using AES-GCM-256 encryption to protect confidential data. Features include a tree-structure for note organization, historical changes tracking, and collaboration options. Supports all major platforms with cloud sync and offline access.
Cost / License
Freemium
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application types
Note-taking
Todo List Manager
Origin
Switzerland
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Snapcraft
Google Chrome
Flathub
Flatpak
Mozilla Firefox
+3
Is Mimiri Notes a good alternative to Simplenote?
Q - Collect Your Thoughts
7 likes
Q is a writing and memory tool that uses semantic search instead of folders. It allows markdown formatting on any device, provides math evaluations, and adds punctuation.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Note-taking
Platforms
Online
+4
Is this a good alternative to Simplenote?
notenote.cc
7 likes
Your own Instagram, encrypted.
Cost / License
Freemium
Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Note-taking
Platforms
Online
Android
+4
Is notenote.cc a good alternative to Simplenote?

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