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FSNotes

Modern notes manager for macOS and iOS·fsnot.es

Free plan · Open source See pricing ↓

FSNotes is a modern notes manager for macOS and iOS that stores notes as plain text or Markdown files, supporting GitHub Flavored Markdown and the TextBundle format. It syncs across devices via iCloud Drive, offers optional AES-256 encrypted note storage, and includes features like tagging, cross-note links, syntax highlighting, and optional Git-based versioning. It is an open-source project distributed for free, with an optional paid App Store purchase to support development.

What it's for

Writing and syncing Markdown notes between iPhone and MacStoring images and text together using TextBundle containersEncrypting sensitive notesVersioning notes with GitWorking with large collections of plaintext files (10k+ files)

Features 22

Cross-note links using [[double brackets]]
Dark mode
Dynamic fonts and brightness-based dark mode (iOS)
Elastic two-pane view
Encrypted TextBundle containers (AES-256)
External editor support with live sync
Fast performance with 10k+ files
iCloud Drive synchronization
In-line image support
iOS sharing extension
Keyboard-centric, Notational Velocity-inspired controls
Markdown-first editing with plaintext support
Mermaid and MathJax support
Multi-folder storage
Optional Git versioning and backups
Pin important notes
Quick copy to clipboard
Syntax highlighting for 30+ programming languages
Tag organization
TextBundle format support
TouchBar editing support
TouchID note locking

At a glance

free tieropen source

TypeDesktop app

DeploymentInstalled (local)

PlatformsmacOS, iOS

CompanyOleksandr Hlushchenko

Integrations

GitiCloud Drive

Pricing

App is free and open source; optional App Store purchase for a 'symbolic price' supports development. No subscriptions are offered.

FreeFree

Provided for free as an open source project.

App Store purchaseQuote

Optional purchase via App Store or Mac App Store; no recurring charges.