Note-taking apps with Markdown export (2026): 5 compared

Note-taking apps from our ranking that export notes to Markdown or keep them as Markdown files, so you can switch apps without losing your notes. Listed in Score order.

Best Note-Taking Apps 2026: Independent Ranking

  1. 1

    Joplin

    81/100
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Supported platforms (of 6)
    5
    Free plan
    Yes
    Cheapest paid plan per month
    $3.35
    • Notes are end-to-end encrypted: the company cannot read them
    • Runs on almost every platform
    • Notes can be taken out as Markdown files
    • Free plan available
  2. 2

    Obsidian

    80/100
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Supported platforms (of 6)
    5
    Free plan
    Yes
    Cheapest paid plan per month
    $5.00
    • Notes are end-to-end encrypted: the company cannot read them
    • Runs on almost every platform
    • Notes can be taken out as Markdown files
    • Free plan available
  3. 3

    Notesnook

    75/100
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Supported platforms (of 6)
    6
    Free plan
    Yes
    Cheapest paid plan per month
    Not verified
    • Notes are end-to-end encrypted: the company cannot read them
    • Runs on almost every platform
    • Notes can be taken out as Markdown files
    • Free plan available
  4. 4

    UpNote

    58/100
    End-to-end encryption
    No
    Supported platforms (of 6)
    5
    Free plan
    Yes
    Cheapest paid plan per month
    $1.99
    • Affordable paid plan
    • Runs on almost every platform
    • Notes can be taken out as Markdown files
    • Free plan available
  5. 6

    Craft

    47/100
    End-to-end encryption
    No
    Supported platforms (of 6)
    5
    Free plan
    Yes
    Cheapest paid plan per month
    Not verified
    • Runs on almost every platform
    • Notes can be taken out as Markdown files
    • Free plan available
    • Notes can be read and edited without internet