TakeNote

Free#173 of 214 in Note-Taking Apps

TakeNote: A focused Markdown note app with web access, self-hosting, and developer-friendly editing. Ranked #173 of 214 in Note-Taking Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for self-hosted plain-text Markdown notes.

3.0/10★★☆☆☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  3.0 / 10
• Pricing
  Open source
• Best for
  Self-hosted plain-text Markdown notes
• Paid from
  Free
• Facts checked
  21 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Plain-text editing with Markdown preview, search, and export
  • Multi-cursor editing, shortcuts, syntax highlighting, and prettification
  • Open-source self-hosting with optional GitHub synchronization

• Where it doesn't

  • The hosted version is a temporary browser-local demo
  • GitHub synchronization is available only in the self-hosted version
  • Platform coverage is limited to web and self-hosted deployments

Our verdict on TakeNote

TakeNote is an open-source, web-based note-taking app designed for developers who prefer plain-text Markdown. Its feature set centers on writing and organizing notes rather than broad workspace collaboration: users get Markdown preview, linked notes through UUID syntax, syntax highlighting with light and dark modes, keyboard shortcuts, drag-and-drop organization, multi-cursor editing, search, Markdown prettification with Prettier, and Markdown export. It is a focused fit for personal technical notes and developer workflows.

The main product distinction is the choice between a hosted demo and a self-hosted version. The hosted version stores notes temporarily in browser local storage rather than in a database or cloud service, so it suits short-lived evaluation or lightweight browser-based use. The self-hosted version gives organizations and individuals more control over deployment and includes optional GitHub synchronization. TakeNote therefore makes the most sense for people comfortable managing their own instance and working directly with Markdown files and developer-oriented editing tools.

GitHub is the listed integration, and it is tied to the self-hosted version rather than the hosted demo. That keeps the ecosystem fit narrow but relevant for users who already organize notes or related content around GitHub. TakeNote should appeal to developers seeking a simple, open-source Markdown environment with linked notes and precise editing controls. It is less suitable for users who want persistent hosted storage, a broad integration catalog, or wider platform coverage without self-hosting.

Questions about TakeNote

What does TakeNote run on? Web. It runs in the cloud and self-hosted.

What does TakeNote integrate with? 1 integration: GitHub.

Who is TakeNote built for? Solo users and small businesses (our editorial estimate).

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TakeNote integrations

TakeNote lists 1 integrations on its own site.

• GitHub

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