iA Writer vs Simplenote
iA WriterNote-Taking Apps
From $29.99 (one-time)Published price
SimplenoteNote-Taking Apps
FreePublished price
iA Writer Note-Taking Apps The Benchmark of Markdown Writing Apps | Simplenote Note-Taking Apps The simplest way to keep notes | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | Note-Taking Apps | Note-Taking Apps |
| What it is | Minimalist writing app focused on distraction-free markdown writing for Mac, iOS, and Windows. | Free cross-platform note-taking app by Automattic with instant sync, markdown support, tags, and version history for minimal note management. |
| Pricing | ||
| Published price | From $29.99 (one-time) One-time purchase per platform (no subscription): Windows $29.99, Mac $49.99, iPhone & iPad $49.99 (App Store). Android is sold via Google Play. The vendor explicitly does not off… | Free Simplenote is completely free with no paid tier. Owned by Automattic, it is offered at no cost across all platforms with unlimited syncing. |
| Pricing model | Flat rate | Free |
| Free options | No free plan · Free trial | Free plan · No free trial |
| Deal on Cubbie | None right now | None right now |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2010 | 2008 |
| Team size | 1-10 employees | 501-1000 employees |
| Headquarters | Zurich, Switzerland | San Francisco, CA |