Notes Plus

A notes app for Mac and Windows modelled on Apple Notes that saves every note as a plain Markdown file in your folders.

notesplus.io · Free

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Details

What it does: Notes and knowledge
Who it’s for: Individuals and families
Pricing: Free
Works on: Mac, Windows
Made by: A solo maker
Works with: icloud, excalidraw, mermaid
Tags: markdown notes, local files, kanban view, latex, diagrams, apple notes alternative

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