A simple note-taking app. Take notes offline and optionally syncs to the cloud when you're online.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Chrome OS
- Google Chrome

Wisp for macOS is described as 'Wisp is a macOS scratchpad. Press Alt + Space anywhere and a glass panel slides in. Type. Hit Esc. It's gone — but your text stays, as plain markdown on disk' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Wisp for macOS for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Wisp for macOS alternative is Itsypad, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Wisp for macOS are Heynote, FSNotes, Notes and Meteorite.
A simple note-taking app. Take notes offline and optionally syncs to the cloud when you're online.

Quickly capture notes from menu bar or Dock on macOS and with one-tap access from iOS Control Center, Home, and Lock Screen. Provides a distraction-free, plain text interface, optional iCloud sync, offline use, font settings, hotkey, and privacy-focused design.





A fast, keyboard-driven scratchpad for Linux with smart calculator, currency conversion, OCR, timers, and 14+ themes. Built for KDE Plasma & GNOME with Qt6.



