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Simplenote
Free · ranked #9 of 25
★ 3.5 / 5 · 18k user reviews
· Google Play + Capterra + G2, cross-referenced · display-only, not part of the SoftwareScore
65
SoftwareScore · ranked #9
A free, minimalist plain-text notes app by Automattic — instant and synced, with no frills by design.
Value (price vs features) 10
Ease of use 9
Feature depth 3
Cross-platform & sync 8
Data ownership / privacy 6
Collaboration 4
AI capability 1
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