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Simplenote

By Automattic Inc.

Category: note-taking

Pricing: free

Free plan: Available

Free-plan limits: Entirely free with no paid tier — apps, cross-device sync, note sharing, and version backups are all included at no cost.

Best for: Ultra-minimal, distraction-free plain-text note syncing across all platforms, when you want simplicity over features.

Checked when listed: against the vendor's own page

Automated re-check: 10/4/2026, 9:26:31 PM

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Official resources

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https://simplenote.com/

Help centre

https://simplenote.com/help/

Official blog

https://simplenote.com/blog/

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