Simple notes. Powerful control.
Plainpad is a fast, minimal, and open-source note-taking app designed for clarity and control. Use it for free, or unlock premium features for sync, backups, and more.
From the creators of Easy!Appointments
Features You Will Love
Clean & Minimal
Focus on your thoughts with a distraction-free writing experience.
Fast & Lightweight
Built for speed. No bloated features, just what you need.
Open Source
Fully transparent and community-driven. Host it yourself anytime.
Let Plainpad do the heavy lifting
Built in the open. Yours forever.
Plainpad is completely open-source, meaning you can inspect, modify, and host it yourself.
No hidden logic. No lock-in. Just a simple note-taking app you can trust.
- GPL-3.0
- Self-host anytime
- Community contributions
- Transparent development
Go Premium
Optional upgrades. Zero pressure.
Plainpad is free forever. Premium services are available if you want extra convenience.
Use Cases
For Developers
Keep quick notes, snippets, and ideas in a clean environment.
For Writers
Focus on content without distractions.
For Teams
Share and sync notes with premium features.
For Privacy-Conscious Users
Self-host and stay in full control.
FAQ
Yes. The core app is completely free and open-source.
No. You can use Plainpad locally without signing up.
Premium adds cloud sync, backups, and extra convenience features.
Yes, you can run Plainpad on your own server anytime.
Absolutely. Your data is never sold or shared.