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Notesnook vs Simplenote
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| Fact | Notesnook | Simplenote |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 15k | 5.3k |
| Latest | v3.4.9 | v2.27.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | about 10 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 9 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 replacementNotesnookEnd-to-end encrypted notes and checklists on desktop, mobile and web, with a Google Keep importer.
PartialSimplenotePlain-text and Markdown notes with tags, synced through Automattic's hosted service.
Notesnook
- v3.4.92026-10-06Notesnook Desktop v3.4.9
- v3.4.82026-09-14Notesnook Desktop v3.4.8
- 3.4.13-android2026-09-15Notesnook Android v3.4.13
- 3.4.12-android2026-09-08Notesnook Android v3.4.12
- v3.4.72026-08-31Notesnook Desktop v3.4.7
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
Notesnook
✓ signed The latest release, v3.4.9, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Simplenote
✓ signed The latest release, v2.27.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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