RightNote
Windows note organizer with pages, trees and several note types
What is RightNote?
RightNote is a note organizer for Windows from Bauerapps. A notebook is split into pages, each with its own hierarchical tree of notes, and a note can be rich text, plain text, source code, a spreadsheet or an attachment depending on the version. It comes as a freeware version plus paid Standard and Professional versions, and Professional can sync selected notes with Evernote.
RightNote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license). See every plan
Good for
- Windows users who file notes in deep, multi-level trees
- Evernote users who want their notes arranged in a tree
- Keeping spreadsheets, code and text notes in one notebook
Worth knowing
- Windows only; reaching notes from a phone, Mac or browser relies on Evernote Sync, which is limited to the Professional version.
- A license includes 12 months of updates. The software keeps working afterward, but more updates need an upgrade license ($34.95 for Professional).
- The freeware version has no spell checker, spreadsheet or attachment notes, or the Rich view editor with images and tables.
- Journal, outline and task list notes, multi-notebook search and saved web pages need Professional at $59.95.
Key features
- Pages and note trees
- A notebook holds any number of pages and each page has its own hierarchical tree of notes. Folder notes tag their child notes automatically.
- Several note types
- A note can be rich text, a plain memo, source code with syntax highlighting or a file link. Paid versions add spreadsheet, attachment, outline and task list notes.
- Live full-text search
- Results appear highlighted as you type. Professional searches every notebook at once and indexes attached and linked PDF, Word and Excel files.
- Evernote Sync
- Professional syncs selected notes with Evernote, including images, checkboxes and attachments, so they can be reached from phones, Macs and browsers.
- Note protection
- The content of selected notes, trees or whole notebooks can be protected with AES encryption.
- Clipping and portable use
- A global hotkey clips text from other applications, a screen capture tool saves clips into notes, and a portable build runs from a USB stick.
RightNote pricing
- Starts at
- $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license)
- Free plan
- Freeware version: rich text, source code, memo and link notes, live search, tags, note encryption and a portable build, free for personal and commercial use.
- Free trial
- 30-day fully functional trial of the paid versions
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Freeware | $0 | Rich text, source code, memo and link notes with live search, tagging, AES note protection and screen capture. |
| Standard | $29.95one-time, single license with 12 months of updates | Adds the Rich view editor with images and tables, a spell checker, spreadsheet and attachment notes, Excel import and export, and note links. |
| Professional | $59.95one-time, single license with 12 months of updates | Adds Evernote Sync, search across all notebooks, indexed attachments, saved web pages, and journal, outline and task list notes. |
Read from bauerapps.com on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with RightNote before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Lifetime licenseProfessional Lifetime upgrades license
A $139.95 license gives lifetime upgrades for RightNote Professional instead of 12 months. It requires an earlier purchase of a Pro license.
Stated on bauerapps.com
Works with
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Common questions
Is RightNote free?
RightNote has a free plan. Freeware version: rich text, source code, memo and link notes, live search, tags, note encryption and a portable build, free for personal and commercial use. Paid plans start at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
How much does RightNote cost?
RightNote lists 3 plans. Freeware: $0. Standard: $29.95 one-time, single license with 12 months of updates. Professional: $59.95 one-time, single license with 12 months of updates. Prices were read from bauerapps.com on Oct 9, 2026.
What platforms does RightNote work on?
RightNote is available on Windows.
Does RightNote offer any discounts?
RightNote publicly lists the following: Professional Lifetime upgrades license.
Does RightNote have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. RightNote is listed for Windows.
Does RightNote have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. RightNote is listed for Windows.
Is RightNote open source?
RightNote is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
What does RightNote integrate with?
RightNote's listing names Evernote and Microsoft Excel. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does RightNote have a free trial?
Yes. 30-day fully functional trial of the paid versions.
Who makes RightNote?
RightNote is made by Bauerapps.
What are the alternatives to RightNote?
The closest alternatives to RightNote in our directory are MyInfo, AllMyNotes Organizer, CherryTree, NoteCase Pro and KeyNote NF. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with RightNote.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026.