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Simplenote is a note-taking application that offers a simple interface for capturing and organizing text-based notes.

Note-Taking · Productivity · Writing Apps

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1
product · 1 with a free plan
2010
founded
$450K
raised · 1 sourced round
4.2/5
average rating · 54 reviews
Tracking since 2010
1 product tracked

About Simplenote

Simplenote is a note-taking application that offers a simple interface for capturing and organizing text-based notes. It is known for its speed, cross-device synchronization, and tagging features, serving individuals who need a straightforward way to keep track of information.

Products by Simplenote

Entry price: the cheapest paid plan on each vendor's pricing page, checked Sep 30, 2026. Ratings: Toolradar reviews, or the review sites' average (G2, Capterra, Trustpilot and others) with their count when we have too few of our own. Rankings: Toolradar Data, Nov 2, 2026.

Simplenote competitors

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Simplenote funding

$450K disclosed across 1 round. Only rounds with a published source that names Simplenote are listed.

  1. Seed$450KJan 2011

    Y Combinator (lead), GV, Kal Vepuri, David Tisch, Geoff Ralston, David and Alaina Sloo, Alex Payne, ENIAC Ventures

Simplenote: Frequently Asked Questions

What does Simplenote do?

Simplenote is a note-taking application that offers a simple interface for capturing and organizing text-based notes. It is known for its speed, cross-device synchronization, and tagging features, serving individuals who need a straightforward way to keep track of information.

What products does Simplenote make?

Toolradar lists one Simplenote product: Simplenote (The simplest way to keep notes, synced across all your devices).

Does Simplenote have a free plan?

Yes. It has a free option: Simplenote (free).

Who are Simplenote's competitors?

Companies whose products Toolradar lists as alternatives to Simplenote's: Evernote, Microsoft OneNote, Joplin, Standard Notes and Apple (Apple Notes).

When was Simplenote founded?

Simplenote was founded in 2010.

How much funding has Simplenote raised?

Simplenote has raised $450K in disclosed funding across 1 round with a published source. The latest is a Seed ($450K) in Jan 2011.

Who invested in Simplenote?

Investors named in Simplenote's funding rounds include Y Combinator.