Which platforms does Simplenote support and how can I download it?

Simplenote runs on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, and in a web browser, and you can download it from the App Store, Play Store, Mac App Store, Microsoft Store, or a Linux download link — or just sign up and use it in your browser without installing anything. The official site describes the apps, backups, syncing, and sharing as "all completely free," so there's no paid tier gating any platform.

Supported platforms

The site also lists an "Other Downloads" option alongside the store links, which is where the Linux build sits.

How to download and start using it

1. Go to simplenote.com.
2. Pick your platform from the download options: App Store (iOS), Play Store (Android), Mac App Store (Mac), Microsoft Store (Windows), the Linux download link, or "Other Downloads."
3. Install the app, or choose "Sign up now" to use Simplenote in your browser instead.
4. Sign in on each device you want to use — notes then stay updated across all of them automatically and in real time, with no sync button to press.

What you get once installed

• Automatic sync — notes update across all your devices in real time; there's no manual "sync" step.
• Tags and instant search — organize notes with tags and find them quickly.
• Sharing and publishing — share a to-do list, post instructions, or publish notes online.
• Version history — notes are backed up with every change, so you can look back at what you wrote last week or last month.
• Markdown — write, preview, and publish notes in Markdown format.

Common questions

Do I have to install an app? No. The browser version is a listed option, so you can sign up and start writing without downloading anything.

Is it the same experience on every platform? The site presents one consistent feature set — syncing, tags, sharing, backups, and Markdown — across iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, and the web.

Does it cost anything? According to the site, apps, backups, syncing, and sharing are all completely free.