UpNote
A clean, cross-platform notes app with a small free tier and a cheap lifetime licence.
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About UpNote
UpNote is a straightforward notes app that aims to be pleasant to use rather than packed with features. Notes are rich text with tables, code blocks, attachments, highlighting and links between notes, organised into nested notebooks, tags, filters and separate spaces. Everything syncs automatically across devices and is available offline, and you can lock notes or the whole app. It runs on Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android, with a web version. The free version is limited to 50 notes, so it is really a trial; UpNote Premium removes the cap and is sold as a low monthly subscription or a one-off lifetime purchase, which is rare among synced notes apps. The downsides are that it is a small company with closed-source software, there is no end-to-end encryption, and collaboration is limited to sharing notes rather than editing together. It suits people leaving Evernote who want something similar and affordable.
Best for: Former Evernote users who want simple, synced notes at a low one-off price.
Pros and cons
What works
- Clean, fast interface
- Lifetime licence option
- Apps on every major platform
- Offline access with automatic sync
Why people leave
- Free version stops at 50 notes
- No end-to-end encryption
- No real-time collaboration
Top UpNote alternatives
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Joplin69.8Free and open source, with notebooks and sync you control.
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Evernote65.3More features such as web clipping and document search, at a higher price.
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Notesnook62.6Similar feel with end-to-end encryption and a free plan with unlimited notes.
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Bear55.9A polished alternative if you only use Apple devices.
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Zoho Notebook55.3Free card-style notebooks with no note limit.
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UpNote: common questions
Is UpNote free?
UpNote has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Up to 50 notes (checked on UpNote's own site).
Is UpNote open source?
No, UpNote is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Joplin and Notesnook.
What platforms does UpNote run on?
UpNote is available for Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to UpNote?
The highest-ranked UpNote alternatives right now are Joplin, Evernote and Notesnook. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.