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Blinko vs Simplenote
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Blinko | Simplenote |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 11k | 5.3k |
| Latest | 1.8.8 | v2.27.1 |
| Last push | 2026-08-27 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 32 days between releases | about 10 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Google Keep. Alternatives to Google Keep →
Full replacementBlinkoQuick Markdown notes as cards with tags and AI search, on your own server.
PartialSimplenotePlain-text and Markdown notes with tags, synced through Automattic's hosted service.
Blinko
Simplenote
- v2.27.2-md-editor-wysiwyg.12026-07-032.27.2-md-editor-wysiwyg.1pre-release
- v2.27.12026-07-012.27.1
- v2.27.02026-07-012.27.0
- v2.27.0-beta.12026-06-242.27.0-beta.1pre-release
- v2.26.12026-06-112.26.1
Blinko
unsigned The latest release, 1.8.8, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Simplenote
✓ signed The latest release, v2.27.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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