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NotePlan

A Markdown notes app for Apple devices that combines daily notes, tasks and your calendar.

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About NotePlan

NotePlan puts notes, tasks and your calendar in one place, built around a daily note for each day. You write in Markdown, add tasks that roll over until they're done, link notes together with backlinks, and see your calendar events and reminders beside the day's plan, so it works as both a planner and a knowledge base. Notes are stored as plain-text Markdown files and synced through iCloud, with optional sync through NotePlan's own service, and the apps work offline. Plugins, themes and templates extend it. NotePlan is a paid subscription, monthly or annual, with a short free trial, and it runs on Mac, iPhone and iPad with a web version for times you're on a PC. The trade-offs are no native Windows or Android apps, a learning curve for its task syntax, and a price that is higher than simple notes apps. It suits Apple users who plan their days in text.

Best for: Apple users who want daily notes, tasks and calendar planning in Markdown.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Daily notes, tasks and calendar together
  • Plain Markdown files
  • Works offline
  • Plugins, themes and templates

Why people leave

  • No Windows or Android apps
  • Subscription only, no free plan
  • Task syntax takes time to learn

Top NotePlan alternatives

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  1. 1Obsidian logo
    Obsidian

    Free for personal use, with daily notes and task plugins on every platform.

    80.3
  2. 2Logseq logo
    Logseq

    A free outliner with daily journals and tasks.

    72.8
  3. 3Craft logo
    Craft

    Polished documents and daily notes with Windows and Android apps too.

    70.3
  4. 4Bear logo
    Bear

    A cheaper Apple-only Markdown app if you don't need calendar planning.

    58.3
  5. 5Agenda logo
    Agenda

    Date-focused notes linked to calendar events on Apple devices.

    57.2

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NotePlan: common questions

Is NotePlan free?

No, NotePlan is a paid product. Annual price: $99 per year (checked on NotePlan's own site).

Is NotePlan open source?

No, NotePlan is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Logseq and Reflect.

What platforms does NotePlan run on?

NotePlan is available for macOS, iOS and Web.

What are the best alternatives to NotePlan?

The highest-ranked NotePlan alternatives right now are Obsidian, Logseq and Craft. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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