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Simplenote vs Standard Notes
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| Fact | Simplenote | Standard Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 5.3k | 6.6k |
| Latest | v2.27.1 | @standardnotes/desktop@3.202.7 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-09-30 |
| Release cadence | about 10 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 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 →
PartialSimplenotePlain-text and Markdown notes with tags, synced through Automattic's hosted service.
PartialStandard NotesEncrypted notes synced across web, desktop and mobile.
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
Standard Notes
- @standardnotes/clipper@1.1.6032026-09-30Clipper 1.1.603pre-release
- @standardnotes/desktop@3.202.82026-09-30Desktop 3.202.8pre-release
- @standardnotes/mobile@3.202.82026-09-30Mobile 3.202.8pre-release
- @standardnotes/clipper@1.1.6022026-09-17Clipper 1.1.602pre-release
- @standardnotes/mobile@3.202.72026-09-17Mobile 3.202.7pre-release
Simplenote
✓ signed The latest release, v2.27.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Standard Notes
✓ signed The latest release, @standardnotes/desktop@3.202.7, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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