Hillnote review
Low-cost Markdown notes with offline editing, local AI, and optional cloud features.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Hillnote is a Markdown-based note-taking and connected workspace for individuals and teams that want notes stored as plain files. Its scope extends beyond documents to databases, kanban boards, canvases, slides, plans, automations, document linking, and scratch spaces. Desktop apps support Windows and macOS, while mobile apps support iOS and Android. Offline editing and local AI through Ollama and Apple Intelligence make it a fit for people who prefer local files and device-based workflows, with optional cloud features for synchronization, collaboration, publishing, and access to cloud AI models.
Pricing is structured around Free, Plus, and Pro. Free costs $0 forever and includes the core editor on desktop and mobile, local AI through Ollama and Apple Intelligence, limited premium model use, and collaboration on synced workspaces. Plus costs $2 per month when billed annually and adds synchronization across desktop and mobile, 1GB of synced storage, workspace publishing as a document, blog, or site, custom domain mapping, and support for bringing your own API key. Pro costs $20 per month when billed annually, adds 10GB of synced storage, publishing for up to 6 workspaces, up to 5 routines, and 30× premium model usage.
The platform and integration range is a major part of Hillnote’s appeal. It supports Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Gemini, Ollama, Apple Intelligence, Google Drive, Dropbox, GitHub, OneDrive, and MCP, including agent integrations for reading and editing workspace files. Workspace sharing includes editor and admin roles, but real-time collaboration is not supported. Choose Hillnote if plain-file Markdown, offline access, local AI, and a broad workspace model matter more than live collaborative editing. Teams that require real-time collaboration should consider a different note-taking tool.
Questions about Hillnote
Does Hillnote have a free plan? Yes, there is a free plan; paid plans start at $2/mo (Plus).
How much does Hillnote cost? Hillnote lists 2 paid plans; the lowest is Plus at $2/mo.
What does Hillnote run on? Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. It runs in the cloud, as a desktop app and as a mobile app.
What does Hillnote integrate with? 11 integrations, including Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Gemini and Ollama.
Who is Hillnote built for? Solo users, small businesses and mid-market companies (our editorial estimate).
Hillnote pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Plain-file Markdown storage supports local ownership and offline editing.
- Free plan includes local AI through Ollama and Apple Intelligence.
- Notes extend into databases, boards, canvases, slides, and publishing.
- Where it doesn't
- Real-time collaboration is not supported.
- Plus includes 1GB of synced storage; Pro includes 10GB.
- Publishing multiple workspaces and higher AI usage require Pro.
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