The Noteshub Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Noteshub in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Noteshub
The Insider’s Guide
Markdown notes, kanban boards and whiteboards synced through Git
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among note-taking apps, read from Noteshub’s own pages.
Made by TALEX · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Noteshub’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Noteshub’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 18 of the 169 other note-taking apps we grade
NotesHub is a Markdown note-taking app with kanban boards and whiteboards. Notes are plain text files that sync through a Git remote, GitHub or iCloud Drive, so the user chooses where the data lives. It has apps for iOS, macOS, Android and Windows plus a web version, and works offline.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Noteshub, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Setting up a Git remote or GitHub notebook is part of the work.
- 1
Best for Markdown notes synced through Git or iCloud
Noteshub is a Markdown notes app with kanban boards and whiteboards, synced through Git, GitHub or iCloud Drive.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $4.99 one-time (iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision, App Store).
- 3
It runs on 5 platforms
Web, iOS, macOS, Android and Windows.
- 4
Git, GitHub and iCloud notebooks
Notes are plain text files stored in a Git repository (including self-hosted ones), on GitHub, or in iCloud Drive.
- 5
Periodic sync
Git and iCloud notebooks sync at startup, every minute after that, and on each change, with automatic merge-conflict resolution.
- 6
Markdown extensions
Mermaid diagrams, LaTeX math, callouts, ABC music notation, embeds and syntax-highlighted code blocks.
- 7
A 2.2 GPA, above 18 of 169
That is against the other note-taking apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
The plain part of Noteshub you could make: notes, Markdown and kanban boards. What surrounds it you could not. The 4 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
Noteshub at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $4.99 one-time (iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision, App Store)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
- Made by
- TALEX, since 2020
- Category
- Note-Taking Apps
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for Markdown notes synced through Git or iCloud
Noteshub is a Markdown notes app with kanban boards and whiteboards, synced through Git, GitHub or iCloud Drive. The $4.99 price we have is for Apple devices only, and some features are tied to particular platforms.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | $4.99 once on the Apple App Store, with no subscription. Android, Windows and web prices weren't read. |
| Free plan and trial | F | Nothing is free: the listing shows a one-time purchase and no trial. |
| Features | C | Markdown notes, kanban boards, whiteboards, offline use and Git sync. The listing's gap: some features, such as large Git notebooks and sync frequency, depend on the platform. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Setting up a Git remote or GitHub notebook is part of the work. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and Windows, syncing through Git, GitHub and iCloud Drive. No API or wider integration list. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Noteshub is for
- Fits if you want Markdown notes in a Git repo you own
- Works for people who move between Apple, Android and Windows devices
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want a free try: no free plan or trial is shown
- Watch out: only the $4.99 Apple price was read, so Android and Windows prices are unconfirmed
- Watch out: the vendor's comparison table ties some features to certain platforms
- Tight if you dislike Git: sync means setting up a remote or iCloud Drive
Good to know
Good for
- People who want Markdown notes stored in their own Git repository
- Anyone who wants a one-time price instead of a subscription
Worth knowing
- Only the $4.99 Apple App Store price was read; Android, Windows and web pricing is not stated on the pages read.
- Several features, such as large Git notebooks and more frequent sync, are tied to platforms in the vendor's comparison table.
- iCloud Drive and file-system notebooks are marked with an asterisk as platform-dependent on the features list.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$4.99 one-time
To start
Noteshub is a paid product, starting at $4.99 one-time (iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision, App Store).
Android, Windows and web prices weren't read.
Apple App Store
$4.99
one-time, per App Store listing for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision
One purchase, no subscription; the About page says it is built around a one-time purchase plan. Prices on Google Play and the Microsoft Store were not read.
Read from apps.apple.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
5
Places it runs: Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
Markdown notes, kanban boards and whiteboards synced through Git. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: works offline, one-time purchase, AI features, notes, Markdown, whiteboard, kanban boards.
Markdown notes, kanban boards, whiteboards, offline use and Git sync.
- Git, GitHub and iCloud notebooks
- Notes are plain text files stored in a Git repository (including self-hosted ones), on GitHub, or in iCloud Drive.
- Periodic sync
- Git and iCloud notebooks sync at startup, every minute after that, and on each change, with automatic merge-conflict resolution.
- Markdown extensions
- Mermaid diagrams, LaTeX math, callouts, ABC music notation, embeds and syntax-highlighted code blocks.
- Kanban boards and whiteboards
- Boards for tasks and an infinite whiteboard canvas, the latter based on Excalidraw per the App Store listing.
- Offline-first
- Notes can be edited offline and sync when the connection returns.
- Agent skill
- A free agent skill lets AI agents such as Claude or Codex edit notes.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- GitHub
- iCloud Drive
- Git
- Excalidraw
- Mermaid
Noteshub is made by TALEX, and has been around since 2020.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
18/169
Other note-taking apps it is graded above
Noteshub's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 18 of the 169 other note-taking apps we grade, and level with 14.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 72 of 169) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 170 note-taking apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Noteshub’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 72 of 169
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 169
- CFeaturesAbove 4 of 169
- CEase of useAbove 10 of 169
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 99 of 169
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of Noteshub you could make: notes, Markdown and kanban boards. What surrounds it you could not. The 4 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 137 of the 169 other note-taking apps grade higher. It costs $4.99, paid once.
What you could make
- Notes, Markdown and kanban boards: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- An endless canvas that stays smooth with hundreds of things on it.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- It plugs into other products, GitHub, iCloud Drive and Git among them.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Noteshub’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.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Obsidian, Joplin, Logseq, SilverBullet and Standard Notes
The 5 tools Noteshub is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.6GPA
Obsidian
Free plan · from $4/mo
Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device.
- Obsidian has a free plan. Noteshub does not.
- Only Noteshub lists a web app.
- Only Obsidian lists a Linux app.
- 3.6GPA
Joplin
Free plan · from €2.40/mo
Open source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose.
- Joplin has a free plan. Noteshub does not.
- Only Joplin lists a Linux app.
- Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
- 3.0GPA
Logseq
Free plan · from $5/mo
Open-source outliner for linked notes stored as local files.
- Logseq has a free plan. Noteshub does not.
- Only Logseq lists a Linux app.
- Noteshub can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.8GPA
SilverBullet
Free plan · from $50/yr
Scriptable Markdown knowledge base, self-hosted or on desktop.
- SilverBullet has a free plan. Noteshub does not.
- Only Noteshub lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only SilverBullet lists a Linux app.
- 2.8GPA
Standard Notes
Free plan · from $90/yr
End-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients.
- Standard Notes has a free plan. Noteshub does not.
- Only Standard Notes lists a Linux app.
- Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Noteshub free?
No. Noteshub is a paid product, starting at $4.99 one-time (iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision, App Store).
How much does Noteshub cost?
Noteshub lists one plan. Apple App Store: $4.99 one-time, per App Store listing for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision.
What platforms does Noteshub work on?
Noteshub is available on Web, iOS, macOS, Android and Windows.
Does Noteshub have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Noteshub is listed for Web, iOS, macOS, Android and Windows.
Is Noteshub open source?
Noteshub is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Noteshub work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
What does Noteshub integrate with?
Noteshub's listing names GitHub, iCloud Drive, Git, Excalidraw and Mermaid.
Who makes Noteshub?
Noteshub is made by TALEX. It dates from 2020.
What are the alternatives to Noteshub?
The closest alternatives to Noteshub in our directory are Obsidian, Joplin, Logseq, SilverBullet and Standard Notes.
How does Noteshub compare with other note-taking apps?
Noteshub's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 18 of the 169 other note-taking apps we grade, and level with 14.
Could I make my own version of Noteshub?
The plain part of Noteshub you could make: notes, Markdown and kanban boards.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Noteshub’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Noteshub's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by TALEX. Prices change, so check about.noteshub.app before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Noteshub, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/noteshub
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Noteshub’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Noteshub is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by TALEX. Prices and plans change: check about.noteshub.app before you buy.