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flatnotes vs Simplenote

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flatnotesSimplenote
LanguageVueTypeScript
LicenceMITGPL-2.0
Stars3.2k5.3k
Latestv5.5.5v2.27.1
Last push2026-08-292026-10-05
Release cadenceabout 96 days between releasesabout 10 days between releases
Active contributors1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Google Keep. Alternatives to Google Keep →

    PartialflatnotesMarkdown notes in a self-hosted web app, stored as flat files with full-text search.

    PartialSimplenotePlain-text and Markdown notes with tags, synced through Automattic's hosted service.