Nover review
A focused choice for private, connected notes across web and mobile.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Nover is a local-first note-taking app for people who want private, offline-capable writing with connected-note features. Its free tier stores notes on the device by default and includes a Markdown editor, linked notes, backlinks, graph view, search, attachments, and broad import and export options. It runs on the web, iOS, and Android, making it a practical fit for individual writers, researchers, and anyone organizing a personal knowledge base across mobile devices.
The free plan is unusually capable for a local note-taking workflow. It includes the full-featured local app, import and export at any time, and no sign-up requirement. Notes can be imported from JSON, Markdown, HTML, plain text, and ZIP, then exported to JSON, Markdown, HTML, or plain text. Attachments support images, audio, video, and other files. These options make Nover suitable for users who want control over their notes and a flexible path for moving content in or out of the app.
Nover Pro adds the cloud-oriented features: synchronization across devices and publishing notes to the web through private links. That division keeps the free tier centered on local storage while giving paid users a way to access notes across devices and share selected content. Nover is a strong fit for individual users who prioritize offline access, Markdown, backlinks, and portability. It is less suitable for teams that need real-time collaboration or for users who require collaborative editing as a central part of their note-taking system.
Questions about Nover
Does Nover have a free plan? Yes, there is a free plan.
What does Nover run on? Web, iOS and Android. It runs in the cloud.
Does Nover offer a money-back guarantee? Yes: 14 days.
Who is Nover built for? Solo users and small businesses (our editorial estimate).
Nover pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Full-featured offline notes without sign-up
- Backlinks and graph view support connected thinking
- Broad import and export formats, including Markdown and HTML
- Where it doesn't
- Real-time collaboration is not provided
- Cross-device synchronization requires Nover Pro
- Web publishing is available only with Nover Pro
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