NotePlus
Native Markdown notes app with kanban boards and AI chat
What is NotePlus?
NotePlus is a Markdown notes app for Mac, Windows, iPhone and iPad from the team behind TablePlus. Notes are plain Markdown files kept in a folder you choose, such as iCloud Drive, Google Drive or Dropbox, and are formatted in place as you type, with no account to create. Kanban boards, an AI chat that runs on your own API key and Hub, an inbox for messages posted by scripts and services, sit beside the notes.
NotePlus has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 one-time purchase (Basic license, 1 computer). See every plan
Good for
- People who want Markdown notes as plain files in their own cloud folder
- Mac, Windows and iPhone users who prefer a one-time license to a subscription
- Developers who want messages from scripts and CI jobs delivered next to their notes
Worth knowing
- No Android, Linux or web version: the site lists macOS 12, iOS 15 and Windows 10 (64-bit) or later.
- A license includes 1 year of updates. The app keeps working after that, but moving to newer versions needs a renewal at $19 per seat.
- There is no sync service of its own: notes reach other devices through the cloud folder they are stored in.
- AI chat needs your own API key from a provider, and the site describes themes for Mac, iPhone and iPad only.
Key features
- WYSIWYG Markdown editor
- Markdown is formatted in place as you type, with no separate preview pane. Headings, checklists, tables, code blocks and images are covered, and the file stays plain Markdown.
- Files in your own cloud folder
- Notes are kept in iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox or any folder that syncs, and that service does the syncing. No NotePlus account is involved.
- Linked notes and secret notes
- Typing two brackets and a name links to another note. A note can be locked with a password, which encrypts it in its file, and unlocked with Touch ID or Face ID.
- Kanban boards
- Boards with columns, cards and colors are saved in the same folder as the notes, and a card is dragged to another column as the work moves along.
- AI chat with your own API key
- A chat window and a sidebar assistant work with OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, DeepSeek, Ollama and others. Chats are saved as files, and the assistant can read and update NotePlus items.
- Hub
- Works like an incoming webhook: a script, CI job or service posts text to a hook URL and it arrives in NotePlus with a notification on Mac and iPhone. Hub needs a license.
NotePlus pricing
- Starts at
- $29 one-time purchase (Basic license, 1 computer)
- Free plan
- Free to download and use without a license. The pricing FAQ says the unlicensed app has no limits at present and that some functions will be limited in future releases. Hub is part of a license.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free download | $0 | The app without a license. The vendor calls this a free trial and says it has no limits at present, though some functions will be limited in future releases. |
| Basic | $29per license, one-time purchase | For individuals: 1 Mac or Windows PC plus 2 iPhones or iPads, all premium features including Hub, and 1 year of updates and support. |
| Pro | $39per license, one-time purchase | 2 Macs or Windows PCs plus 4 iPhones or iPads, with the same premium features and 1 year of updates and support. |
| Custom | $29per seat, one-time purchase, from 3 seats | For teams and companies. Each seat covers 1 Mac or Windows PC plus 2 iPhones or iPads, with 1 year of updates and support. |
Read from noteplus.com on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with NotePlus before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Other savingsPro license covers two computers for $39
The pricing page marks the Pro license "Save 35%": it covers 2 Macs or Windows PCs and 4 iPhones or iPads for $39, where a Basic license for one computer costs $29.
Stated on noteplus.com - Education50% education discount on request
The site's Education link goes to the TablePlus team's education plan, which gives students and teachers 50% off on request by email with proof of status. That page was written for TablePlus.
Stated on tableplus.com
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Common questions
Is NotePlus free?
NotePlus has a free plan. Free to download and use without a license. The pricing FAQ says the unlicensed app has no limits at present and that some functions will be limited in future releases. Hub is part of a license. Paid plans start at $29 one-time purchase (Basic license, 1 computer).
How much does NotePlus cost?
NotePlus lists 4 plans. Free download: $0. Basic: $29 per license, one-time purchase. Pro: $39 per license, one-time purchase. Custom: $29 per seat, one-time purchase, from 3 seats. Prices were read from noteplus.com on Oct 9, 2026.
What platforms does NotePlus work on?
NotePlus is available on macOS, Windows and iOS.
Does NotePlus offer any discounts?
NotePlus publicly lists the following: Pro license covers two computers for $39; 50% education discount on request.
Does NotePlus have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. NotePlus is listed for macOS, Windows and iOS.
Does NotePlus have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. NotePlus is listed for macOS, Windows and iOS.
Is NotePlus open source?
NotePlus is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
What does NotePlus integrate with?
NotePlus's listing names iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, DeepSeek and Ollama. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does NotePlus have a student discount?
50% education discount on request. The site's Education link goes to the TablePlus team's education plan, which gives students and teachers 50% off on request by email with proof of status. That page was written for TablePlus.
Who makes NotePlus?
NotePlus is made by TablePlus Inc.
What are the alternatives to NotePlus?
The closest alternatives to NotePlus in our directory are Obsidian, Bear, FSNotes, Octarine and MiaoYan. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with NotePlus.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026.