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Binderus

Local-first Markdown notes you actually own·binderus.com

Binderus is a local-first Markdown note-taking app for macOS, Windows, and Linux offering a Notion-quality WYSIWYG editor on plain .md files. It supports optional encrypted local storage with passphrase protection, free syncing via any cloud provider, and a plugin system. The app is roughly 9 MB, built with Tauri and Rust, and stores notes as standard Markdown files with no proprietary lock-in.

What it's for

Taking and organizing notes as plain Markdown filesSyncing notes across devices via Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, iCloud, git, or SyncthingMigrating notes from Notion, Obsidian, Bear, or Apple NotesStoring sensitive notes in an encrypted local databaseExtending functionality via pluginsExporting notes to PDF, DOCX, or HTML

Features 15

Cross-platform (macOS, Windows, Linux)
Dark & Light themes (10 built-in themes plus drop-in CSS)
Export to PDF, DOCX, and HTML
Free sync via any cloud provider
Instant Search
Keyboard shortcuts
Live/WYSIWYG Markdown editing without a split pane
Local-first storage as plain .md files
Multi-Vault support
No cloud required, no telemetry
Optional encrypted local database with passphrase protection
Plugin system with sandboxed, scoped permissions and JS plugin API
Slash commands
Tables, code blocks, LaTeX math, and Mermaid diagrams
Wikilinks & Backlinks

At a glance

free tieropen sourceAPI

TypeDesktop app

DeploymentInstalled (local)

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Linux

CompanyBinderus

Integrations

Google DriveObsidianDropboxVS CodeiCloudOneDrivegitSyncthingBear

Resources

Pricing

The app is fully free with no account required. Cloud sync is mentioned as a future optional paid feature to support development, but no price is given; users can sign up for early access.

BinderusFree

Cloud sync planned as a future optional paid feature; not yet priced.

Full app with every feature, free forever