Instantly jot down thoughts with a simple, autosaving text panel that integrates smoothly into your workflow.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Smolpad Alternatives
Smolpad is described as 'Menubar-first Markdown notes app for macOS, with companion apps for iPhone and iPad (universal purchase). Click the menu bar icon and a notes panel drops down; type, and everything autosaves as plain .md files stored in the user's own iCloud Drive or Dropbox' and is a Note-taking tool in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Smolpad for a variety of platforms, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Web-based apps. The best Smolpad alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like Smolpad are Simplenote, Bear, Itsypad and iA Writer.
Alternatives list
menuNotes is a tiny and lightweight notes app that lives in your macOS menu bar. It focuses on one thing: giving you a fast place to drop text you need later again. Nothing more. No complicated features, no setup, no learning curve.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Germany
EU
A tiny jot pad that's always within reach. For the things too small for a note but too important to lose.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Sometimes you just need a place to jot down a quick note or draft an email or text on the fly. Write your draft and immediately copy or share to another app. When you come back, keep working or delete the note and start over.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
United States
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Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Malaysia
The simplest yet clever Mac menubar note. Simply type in your notes. No navigation. No button click. No category search. New text field generates automatically for your next input. All notes are listed in time flow.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Quickly capture notes from menu bar or Dock on macOS and with one-tap access from iOS Control Center, Home, and Lock Screen. Provides a distraction-free, plain text interface, optional iCloud sync, offline use, font settings, hotkey, and privacy-focused design.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- Apple Watch
- Apple TV
Norway
+1
DropNote is the perfect macOS app to manage your notes. Easy to use, with a clean interface and dock integration.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Wisp is a macOS scratchpad. Press Alt + Space anywhere and a glass panel slides in. Type. Hit Esc. It's gone — but your text stays, as plain markdown on disk.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Homebrew
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