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Fast polished notes with lifetime price
UpNote ranks #4 of 13 in Note-taking, with an Alt Score of 78. It is proprietary, freemium from $1.99/month and available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. 11 of 12 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
People who want a fast, clean note-taking app for daily notes, journaling, or research — especially former Evernote users who want a simpler, less cluttered alternative.
A markdown and rich-text editor with nested notebooks, hashtags, pinning, and internal note linking to keep things organized. Notes support images, attachments, code blocks, collapsible sections, and password locking, with version history and export to PDF, HTML, or markdown. The free tier caps you at 50 notes; a one-time lifetime purchase (or monthly subscription) removes the limit and unlocks tables, premium themes, and full export options.
Create notes inside spaces and nested notebooks, tag them with hashtags, and pin frequently used ones for quick access. Notes sync automatically across Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android, with offline access on each device.
Where UpNote stands out
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Feature comparison
How UpNote compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for UpNote is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Starts at $1.99/month verified 2026-07-11
$1.99/month
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-11
© UpNote Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-11
create up to 50 notes and access essential features such as syncing, organization tools, formatting, filtering, and linking.
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Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android verified 2026-07-11
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android—work reliably together
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Status active verified 2026-07-11
Version 9.18.12 - Jun 13, 2026
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Markdown support Yes verified 2026-07-11
Markdown has become popular nowadays, especially among developers. It helps you format the note easily without having to write bloated HTML code.
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Sync between devices (native) Yes verified 2026-07-11
Once signed in, your notes sync automatically across all your devices
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Local-first storage Partial verified 2026-07-11
all notes stay locally on your device
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End-to-end encryption No verified 2026-07-11
Not at this time. E2EE is designed for encrypting highly sensitive information
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Web clipper Yes verified 2026-07-11
allowing you to quickly save web pages directly into UpNote
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Templates Yes verified 2026-07-11
Templates in UpNote help you save time by reusing note structures you use often
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Tags & notebooks Yes verified 2026-07-11
This makes it easy to group related notes across different notebooks, filter by topics, and quickly jump to connected content
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Handwriting & stylus Partial verified 2026-07-11
You can insert drawing and handwriting on iPhone and iPad apps.
https://help.getupnote.com/write-and-edit/add-content-to-your-notes/drawing-and-handwriting -
Version history Yes verified 2026-07-11
UpNote automatically saves previous versions of your notes whenever you make edits.
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Data export formats Yes verified 2026-07-11
You can export your notes to the following formats:
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Offline access Yes verified 2026-07-11
You can read and write notes without an Internet connection
https://help.getupnote.com/resources/frequently-asked-questions
FAQ
Yes. Amplenote, Joplin and Evernote have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Joplin, Standard Notes and Notesnook — every license claim links its source.