QOwnNotes
QOwnNotes supports Markdown note-taking on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and works with Nextcloud Notes.
About QOwnNotes
QOwnNotes is a Markdown note-taking application for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Notes are stored as plain-text Markdown files on the computer, and it works together with Nextcloud Notes. Users can sync notes across devices with services like Nextcloud. It is described as a native application that uses little processor and memory, and it can be customized and scripted.
Key features
- Store notes as plain-text Markdown files on the computer
- Work together with Nextcloud Notes
- Sync notes across devices via services like Nextcloud
- Run on Linux, macOS, and Windows as native application
- Customize and script how notes are handled
Best for: People who take Markdown notes on Linux, macOS, or Windows and sync through Nextcloud.
Good for
- Notes stored locally as plain-text Markdown files
- Sync across devices with services like Nextcloud
- Customizable and scriptable workflow
QOwnNotes at a glance
- Website
- qownnotes.org
- Category
- Productivity › Notes & Knowledge Management
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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