Beaver Notes

Name: Beaver Notes
Rating: 4.2 (8 reviews)

77 likes

Your personal note-taking haven for privacy and efficiency.

Cost / License

Free
Open Source (MIT)

Application typeApplication types

Origin

Italy
EU

Platforms

Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Flathub

Beaver Notes alternatives

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Features

Properties

Privacy focused
Distraction-free
Lightweight
Support for Themes

Features

Ad-free
File Tagging
No Tracking
Syntax Highlighting
Support for LaTeX
Support for MarkDown
No registration required
Dark Mode
Works Offline
WYSIWYG Support
Cloud Sync
Full-Text Search
Hierarchical Structure
Spell Checking
No Coding Required
Support for @mentions
Handwritten Notes
Portable
Tag based
Focus Mode
Export to PDF
Note organization
Folders
Audio Recording
Built-in themes
Data export/import

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m_krzywonos added Beaver Notes as alternative to SideNotes
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buggyyyy reviewed Beaver Notes
★★★★★
14 days ago
it does everything i need it to do! i’ve tried multiple apps and i always come back to this one. clean, simple design without lots of unnecessary features or AI slop i didn’t ask for. i am looking forward to the mobile app!
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Comments and Reviews

Top Positive Comment

wbell539

★★★★★

May 17, 2024

Fast and convenient without too many frills. Loads quickly.

buggyyyy

★★★★★

Sep 6, 2026

it does everything i need it to do! i’ve tried multiple apps and i always come back to this one. clean, simple design without lots of unnecessary features or AI slop i didn’t ask for. i am looking forward to the mobile app!

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Indiana Lake

★★★★★

Mar 29, 2026

EditedApr 1, 2026

Cute and modern design note app that does everything that I want better than MS Word and Google Docs combined. Distraction-free environment, great for writing and archiving multiple series. Allow folder categorization and quick renaming, i.e., just click and name or rename, no right–click or double–click. Allows you to change the font for the entire note app (+supports variable fonts such as Roboto Flex). Looks simple but is actually powerful, convenient, and surprisingly lightweight. Highly recommended.

Shoji VR

★★★★★

Jan 24, 2026

what note taking app should be, open source, cross platform, and respects your privacy

Gwrvan Barré

★★★★★

May 30, 2025

The best note taking app for desktop !

Peter S.

★★★★★

Jan 20, 2025

It has a "modern UI". Looks simplistic. Does not have a tree. Supports images. Imports videos with links. Has easy formatting as code or quotations. Can be useful for someone studying whatever needs many images, much code, quotations.

David Busto Zoni

★★★★★

Jan 8, 2025

It works, it is open source and it runs in both windows and linux

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What is Beaver Notes?

Your personal note-taking haven for privacy and efficiency.

Privacy First:

Beaver Notes has been built on the principle of privacy. This means that your ideas, projects, and thoughts are exclusively saved on your personal computer, giving you, the user, full control over your data.

Offline Access:

Take notes on the go, even without an internet connection. Beaver Notes allows you to access and edit your notes offline, ensuring you stay productive wherever you are.

Elevate Your Productivity:

Discover the power of a versatile Markdown editor, enabling you to effortlessly format your notes, unlock creative potential, and focus on what truly matters—your ideas. Simplify your note-taking with our intuitive Markdown support.

Your Gateway to Organized Brilliance!

Capture ideas, manage projects, and ignite your creativity with Beaver Notes. From personal notes to powerful project management, our intuitive app empowers you to organize and explore your brilliance effortlessly.

Seamless Note Linking

Effortlessly connect your ideas using the unique @@ syntax. The menu pops up, and with a simple click, you link related notes, creating a web of interconnected thoughts.

Command Prompt Magic

Unleash the full potential of Beaver Notes with the command prompt. Search, create, and manage notes, open settings, and switch themes effortlessly. Elevate your productivity and simplify your workflow with ease.

Experience Focus Mode

Unleash your creativity and achieve productivity nirvana. Stay immersed in your work, free from distractions, and streamline your note-taking process with ease. Let Beaver Notes elevate your productivity to new heights.

Powerful Tags

Organize your notes with ease using Beaver Notes' robust tagging system. Group your thoughts and ideas with quick searches. Stay focused and in control of your information.

Share and Export as PDF

Collaborate and Share Your Ideas with Ease. Export Your Notes as PDFs and Seamlessly Share with Colleagues, Friends, or Family. Embrace Seamless Collaboration and Boost Productivity. Experience the Power of Teamwork and Achieve More Together.

Export, Import, Simplify

Harness the Power of Data Flexibility with Beaver Notes. Seamlessly Export or Import Your Notes and Media, Ensuring Full Access to Your Valuable Information. Simplify Data Management and Secure Your Notes Effortlessly. Empower Your Productivity Today.

Search and Navigate Effortlessly

Stay organized and never lose track of your notes with the Headings Tree feature. Effortlessly navigate to the information you need. Keep your ideas structured and easily accessible.

Sync Across Devices

Beaver Notes enables you to sync your notes easily. Just select a path from a trusted cloud provider, syncing service, or even your own home server. Then click the import and export buttons in the Sidebar whenever you need to sync your notes. Syncing your notes is as simple and private as that.