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Simplenote vs Standard Notes

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SimplenoteNote-Taking Apps
FreePublished price
Standard Notes logo
Standard NotesNote-Taking Apps
From $7.50 / moPublished price
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Simplenote
Note-Taking Apps

The simplest way to keep notes

Standard Notes logo
Standard Notes
Note-Taking Apps

Free your mind. A steel vault for your mind.

Overview
CategoryNote-Taking AppsNote-Taking Apps
What it isFree cross-platform note-taking app by Automattic with instant sync, markdown support, tags, and version history for minimal note management.End-to-end encrypted note-taking app with extensions, themes, and long-term data portability designed for privacy-conscious users.
Pricing
Published priceFree
Simplenote is completely free with no paid tier. Owned by Automattic, it is offered at no cost across all platforms with unlimited syncing.
From $7.50 / mo
Free plan available. Lowest paid tier is Productivity at $90/yr ($7.50/mo billed annually); Professional is $120/yr ($10/mo). Prices from Standard Notes plans page; one secondary…
Pricing modelFreeNot available
Free optionsFree plan · No free trialFree plan · Free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20082016
Team size501-1000 employees1-10 employees
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CARemote

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