macOS support
memrynote Yes
NotePlan Yes
NotePlan alternative
The cross-platform NotePlan alternative for Windows, macOS & Linux.
memrynote is a cross-platform alternative to NotePlan that brings notes, tasks, a calendar, and a daily journal together in one local-first app. Unlike NotePlan, which is built around Apple platforms, memrynote runs natively on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Notes are plain Markdown files in a folder you own, sync is end-to-end encrypted with zero-knowledge keys, and the app works fully offline without an account. It keeps the daily-notes, task-backlink, and calendar workflow that NotePlan users rely on — without locking you into a single operating system — and it is open source and free for local use.
memrynote vs NotePlan
Windows support
memrynote Yes
NotePlan No
Linux support
memrynote Yes
NotePlan No
Plain Markdown files
memrynote Yes
NotePlan Yes
Notes + tasks + calendar
memrynote Yes
NotePlan Yes
Daily journal
memrynote Yes
NotePlan Yes
End-to-end encrypted sync
memrynote Yes
NotePlan No
Open source
memrynote Yes
NotePlan No
Free tier
memrynote Yes
NotePlan Partial
Comparison reflects each app’s native, out-of-the-box features as of mid-2026. Competitors may cover some rows through paid add-ons or third-party plugins.
Cross-platform
Native on Windows and Linux too — not just Apple devices — so your workspace follows you everywhere.
Encrypted by default
Zero-knowledge end-to-end encrypted sync, instead of relying on plain iCloud storage.
Same daily-notes flow
Daily notes, task backlinks, and calendar scheduling — the workflow you already know.
Open source
Markdown files you own and an open codebase, so nothing about your notes is a black box.
Is memrynote a cross-platform NotePlan alternative?
Yes. memrynote brings NotePlan’s daily-notes, task, and calendar workflow to macOS, Windows, and Linux. NotePlan is built around Apple platforms; memrynote runs natively on all three desktop operating systems, stores notes as plain Markdown in a folder you own, and syncs with zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption instead of relying on iCloud. It works fully offline and needs no account.
The daily-notes and task workflow you already know
memrynote keeps the rhythm NotePlan users rely on: a daily note for each day, tasks that link back to where they came from, and a calendar that shows your scheduled work. Notes are Markdown, tasks are first-class, and the calendar understands due and start dates — so switching does not mean relearning how you plan your day.
Runs on Windows and Linux, not just Apple
NotePlan’s apps live in the Apple ecosystem. If you use a Windows PC at work or Linux at home, memrynote follows you across all of them with the same vault and the same workflow. Your notes are portable Markdown files, so no single operating system owns your second brain.
Encrypted sync without iCloud lock-in
NotePlan leans on iCloud for sync, which ties you to Apple’s storage. memrynote syncs with its own zero-knowledge, end-to-end encrypted layer — XChaCha20-Poly1305, keys that never leave your devices — so the server only sees ciphertext and your sync is not bound to one platform.
Pricing: memrynote vs NotePlan
memrynote
Free, local-first forever. Encrypted sync from $5/mo.
NotePlan
Subscription from ~$7/mo (no free tier for full features).
Switch from NotePlan
- 1
Find your NotePlan Markdown folder (Notes and Calendar notes are plain .md files).
- 2
Point memrynote at that folder — daily notes and tasks carry over as Markdown.
- 3
Enable encrypted cross-platform sync to use the same vault on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
NotePlan alternative FAQ
Does memrynote run on Windows and Linux?
Yes. memrynote is native on macOS, Windows, and Linux, unlike NotePlan, which is focused on Apple platforms.
Can I keep my NotePlan daily-notes workflow?
Yes. memrynote has the same daily-note, task-backlink, and calendar workflow, so your planning habits carry over.
Can memrynote read my NotePlan Markdown files?
Yes. NotePlan stores notes as Markdown, and memrynote opens Markdown folders directly, so you can point it at your existing notes.
Is sync encrypted?
Yes. memrynote syncs with zero-knowledge, end-to-end encryption, so the server only ever stores ciphertext — no iCloud dependency.
Make the switch.
Notes, tasks, calendar, and journal in one local-first app — private by design, open at heart.