Notesnook
v3.4.12Open sourceReleased 2 Nov 2026
Private, end-to-end encrypted note-taking with a free plan. By Streetwriters (Private) Limited
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- iOS
- Web app
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 2 Nov 2026How we check
Quick answer
Notesnook is open source software for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and the web from Streetwriters (Private) Limited. Private, end-to-end encrypted note-taking with a free plan. Download it only from notesnook.com. The latest version we track is 3.4.12 (2 Nov 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 3.4.12 (2 Nov 2026)
- Publisher:
- Streetwriters (Private) Limited
- Official site:
- notesnook.com
- Licence:
- Open source — GPL-3.0
- Requirements:
- Not stated by the publisher
Our verdict
An open-source, encrypted alternative to Evernote, with a rich editor, notebooks, reminders and app lock. The free plan covers light use; storage and file limits push heavier users to a paid plan. The portable Windows build needs no admin rights.
Key features
- End-to-end encrypted notes and sync
- Rich text editor with notebooks, tags and reminders
- App lock and private vault
- Installer and portable builds for x64 and ARM64
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Pros
- Pro: Open source and encrypted
- Pro: Portable build without admin rights
Cons
- Con: Free plan: 50 MB storage per month, 50 notebooks
- Con: Paid plans needed for larger files
What's new in 3.4.12
See what changed in 3.4.12 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 3.4.12Latest
2 Nov 2026- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Version 3.4.11
26 Oct 2026 · 99.1 MB- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
- macOS — official downloadnotesnook.com(opens notesnook.com in a new tab)
- Linux — official downloadnotesnook.com(opens notesnook.com in a new tab)
- Android — Google Playplay.google.com(opens play.google.com in a new tab)
- iOS — App Storeapps.apple.com(opens apps.apple.com in a new tab)
- Web app — open official siteapp.notesnook.com(opens app.notesnook.com in a new tab)
Requirements
- OS
- Not stated by the publisher
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
Licence
- Type
- Open source
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Publisher
- notesnook.com
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
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Notesnook
3.4.12 · Not stated