UpNote
Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option
What is UpNote?
UpNote is a note-taking app for Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android with a rich text editor, Markdown shortcuts, nested notebooks and hashtags. Notes sync automatically between devices and stay available offline, and browser extensions clip web pages into notes. The free version is limited to 50 notes; Premium removes the limit for $1.99 a month or a one-time lifetime payment.
UpNote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). See every plan
Good for
- People who prefer a one-time lifetime purchase to a subscription
- One notes app across Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android
- Moving notes over from Evernote, Apple Notes, Bear or Simplenote
Worth knowing
- The free version is limited to 50 notes; attachments, tables, locks and export need Premium.
- There is no end-to-end encryption: notes sync through Firebase and are encrypted in transit and at rest.
- Premium cannot be bought in the Windows or Linux apps; it is purchased on Mac, iOS or Android and then syncs to your account.
- Attachments are limited to 20 MB, and image resolution is reduced automatically on upload.
Key features
- Notebooks, hashtags and Quick Access
- Notes are organized with nested notebooks and hashtags, can be pinned to the top of a list or added to Quick Access, and are filtered by matching keywords.
- Rich text and Markdown editor
- The editor offers rich text options, Markdown support, lists, images, links, attachments, quotes, code blocks, text highlighting and collapsible sections.
- Sync and offline use
- Notes sync automatically across devices after you sign in and can be read and written without a connection. Without an account, notes stay on the device.
- Web Clipper
- Browser extensions for Chrome, Safari and Firefox save a web page into UpNote.
- Version history, backup and export
- Version history is saved as you edit, the desktop app keeps automatic local backups, and Premium exports notes to text, PDF, HTML or Markdown.
- Focus mode, locks and sharing
- Focus mode hides the note list and menus, a note can be shared through a secret web link, and Premium adds locks for notes, notebooks and the whole app.
UpNote pricing
- Starts at
- $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium)
- Free plan
- Free to use and sync across all your devices, limited to 50 notes with basic features. Attachments, tables, locks and export need Premium.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Up to 50 notes with basic features, synced across all your devices. |
| Premium | $1.99per month | Unlimited notes, attachments, tables and code, locks for notes and notebooks, themes and notebook covers, and export to text, PDF, HTML and Markdown. |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99one-time purchase | The same Premium features for a single payment. One purchase covers all your devices once you sign in to your UpNote account. |
Read from getupnote.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with UpNote before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Lifetime licenseLifetime Premium for a one-time $39.99
Premium can be bought once for $39.99 instead of $1.99 a month. UpNote says existing lifetime licenses will still be honored if its pricing model changes.
Stated on getupnote.com
How people rate the UpNote app
4.7
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars84%
- 4 stars8%
- 3 stars3%
- 2 stars2%
- 1 star3%
1,065 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 5, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
UpNote alternatives
- UpNote vs Evernote
Free plan · from $99/yr
- UpNote vs Bear
Free plan · from $2.99/mo
- UpNote vs Zoho Notebook
Free plan · from $1.67/mo
Common questions
Is UpNote free?
UpNote has a free plan. Free to use and sync across all your devices, limited to 50 notes with basic features. Attachments, tables, locks and export need Premium. Paid plans start at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium).
How much does UpNote cost?
UpNote lists 3 plans. Free: $0. Premium: $1.99 per month. Premium Lifetime: $39.99 one-time purchase. Prices were read from getupnote.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does UpNote work on?
UpNote is available on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.
Does UpNote offer any discounts?
UpNote publicly lists the following: Lifetime Premium for a one-time $39.99.
How is UpNote rated?
UpNote's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1,065 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 5, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Is UpNote open source?
UpNote is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
Does UpNote 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.
Who makes UpNote?
UpNote is made by UpNote Pte. Ltd. It dates from 2017.
What are the alternatives to UpNote?
The closest alternatives to UpNote in our directory are Evernote, Bear, Apple Notes, Simplenote and Zoho Notebook. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with UpNote.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.