Notable review (2026): is it any good?
Desktop Markdown notes app that stores notes as plain files on disk
Notable report card
Very good · out of 4.0 · graded Nov 13, 2026
Best for Markdown notes kept as plain files on your computer
Notable is a desktop Markdown notes app that stores each note as a file on your disk. It is free, but it only runs on a computer, and sync, version control and plugins are still marked as future features on its site.
Who Notable is for
- Fits if you want your notes as plain Markdown files you can open in other editors
- Works for people who sync a notes folder through Dropbox or Git themselves
Who Notable is not for
- Skip it if you need your notes on a phone, as there is no mobile app yet
- Not for you if you want sync built in: today it means Dropbox or Git over the folder
- Watch out: the site says the mobile and web versions, when they come, will need a paid subscription
- Too light for a team, since nothing in the pages read covers sharing
Why Notable gets a 3.0
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- AValue for moneyThe desktop app costs nothing, and the pages we read list no paid plan.
- AFree plan and trialFree outright, with no cap on notes. Cloud sync and encryption are described as opt-in extras to come.
- CFeaturesMarkdown editor, nestable tags, note links, split editor and zen mode. The listing's own gaps: built-in sync, version control and plugins are all marked as coming.
- BEase of useNo store rating on record. It installs like any desktop app and opens onto a Markdown editor.
- CPlatforms and integrationsWindows, macOS and Linux only. The mobile apps and web app are listed as work in progress and will need a subscription.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Notable's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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<a href="https://toolgpa.com/tools/notable#review"><img src="https://toolgpa.com/badge/notable.svg" alt="Notable: 3.0 GPA on ToolGPA" width="196" height="56"></a>Where Notable stands among note-taking apps
Notable's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 127 of the 169 other note-taking apps we grade, and level with 23.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 114 of 169) and worst on features (C, above 4).
Notable has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 170 note-taking apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Notable’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 72 of 169, level with 97
- AFree plan and trialAbove 114 of 169, level with 55
- CFeaturesAbove 4 of 169, level with 116
- BEase of useAbove 61 of 169, level with 93
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 34 of 169, level with 64
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 118 note-taking apps. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Keep Notable, or make your own?
Keep it
Notable is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.0 is higher than 127 of the 169 other note-taking apps we grade.
What you could make
- Notes and Markdown: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Apps for macOS, Windows and Linux that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. Notable’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is Notable?
Notable is a desktop note-taking app built around Markdown. Notes and attachments are stored as individual files on your own disk, so other editors, Dropbox or Git can work with them. It has nestable tags, linking between notes, a split editor and a zen mode.
Worth knowing
- Desktop only: the site lists mobile apps and a web app as work in progress that will need a paid subscription.
- Built-in sync, version control and plugins are marked as future features on the site.
- Sync today means using a third-party service such as Dropbox or Git over the notes folder.
Key features
- Markdown editor
- Notes are written in Markdown with KaTeX math and Mermaid diagrams, in an editor with multi-cursors and a minimap.
- Notes stored as files
- Notes and attachments sit on your disk as ordinary files, so Dropbox, Git or a third-party editor can work with them.
- Nestable tags and links
- Tags can be nested without limit, and notes can link to other notes and to attachments.
- Split editor and zen mode
- A split view shows the rendered note while you edit, and zen mode hides everything but the text.
- Import and export
- Import notes from Evernote or Boostnote, and export to Markdown, HTML or PDF.
Notable pricing
As of Nov 13, 2026, Notable is free to use.
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- The desktop app is free to use, with cloud sync and end-to-end encryption listed as opt-in features.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop app | $0 | Free desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux; notes are stored as files on your disk. |
Read from notable.app on Nov 13, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Notable before you buy.
Works with
- Evernote
- Boostnote
Notable alternatives
- Notable vs Obsidian
Free plan · from $4/mo
- Notable vs Joplin
Free plan · from €2.40/mo
- Notable vs Inkdrop
Free trial · from $8.31/mo
- Notable vs FSNotes
Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
Common questions
Does Notable have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Notable is listed for macOS, Windows and Linux.
Does Notable have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Notable is listed for macOS, Windows and Linux.
Is Notable open source?
Notable is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Nov 13, 2026.