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Steno Notes

Steno is a fast, distraction-free Markdown editor designed for focused, beautiful writing.

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Cost / License

  • Freemium (Pay once)
  • Proprietary

Application type

Platforms

  • Mac
  • iPhone
  • iPad
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Features

Properties

  1.  Support for Themes
  2.  Privacy focused
  3.  Lightweight
  4.  Distraction-free

Features

  1.  Support for MarkDown
  2.  No Tracking
  3.  Automatic Backup
  4.  Dark Mode
  5.  Works Offline
  6.  Hierarchical Structure
  7.  Full-Text Search
  8.  Cloud Sync
  9.  No registration required
  10.  Ad-free
  11.  WYSIWYG Support
  12.  Encrypted Backup
  13.  Tagging
  14.  Knowledge Base

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Steno Notes information

  • Developed by

    US flagMikail Kraft

  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.

  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $5 + free version with limited functionality.

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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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AppStores & Other Links

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What is Steno Notes?

Steno is a fast, distraction-free Markdown editor designed for focused, beautiful writing.

Built natively for Apple platforms with CloudKit, Steno keeps your documents automatically synced across your devices—without ads, tracking, or external servers.

Why Steno?

• Seamless iCloud sync across Mac, iPhone, and iPad • Native performance—no bloat, no lag, just fast • Clean typography with powerful, design-forward customization • Sub-block-level references for linking directly to the exact passage you mean • Deep system integration—Handoff, Spotlight, Siri, and Widgets • Customizable PDF export for polished sharing • No data collection, no AI. Your documents stay on your device and in iCloud • All documents stored as plain Markdown files

Whether you're drafting essays, making lists, or capturing ideas, Steno combines speed, clarity, and privacy in a focused writing environment.