Elasticnote: Privacy-First Note-Taking App
Elasticnote helps professionals manage notes and tasks with a focus on data ownership. It may be useful for users who need a combination of structured notes, Kanban boards, and local-first storage.
At a glance
- Category
- Productivity
- Best for
- Privacy-conscious business owners, Users who prefer local-first data storage, Small teams needing integrated task boards and diagrams, Markdown users
- Pricing
- Pricing includes a free tier, a Personal plan for $4.99/month, and a Professional plan for $9.99/month. A lifetime deal is available for $29 plus VAT.
- Key use cases
- Privacy-Focused Documentation, Project Planning, Drafting and Content Iteration, Version-Controlled Note Management
- Integrations
- GitHub sync, Markdown import, Markdown export
- Official website
- elasticnote.com
Elasticnote is a web-based note-taking tool designed for user control and privacy. It uses a block-style editor for creating digital notes with tables, images, and checklists. The software is designed for users who prefer to keep their data on their own hardware rather than exclusively in the cloud.
It supports a local-first workflow where notes are saved directly to a user-selected folder on their computer, though it also provides encrypted cloud storage for synchronization.
Beyond basic text, the app includes tools for organizing projects, such as Kanban boards for task management and a diagramming tool for mapping out workflows. It also includes an AI writer that may help users rewrite or expand their content.
Buyers should confirm that their web browser supports the Native File System API (such as Chrome, Edge, or Opera) if they intend to use the local storage features, as some browsers like Safari or Firefox may require the use of cloud storage.
Key Features
An editor built on Prosemirror and TipTap that supports equations, tables, and syntax highlighting.
Allows users to save notes directly to a folder of their choice on their local disk.
Cloud notes are secured with SSL in transit and AES-256 encryption at rest in EU data centers.
Connects cloud note workspaces to GitHub repositories to maintain version control.
Built-in boards for organizing tasks and todos.
A tool for designing workflows using wireframe-like nodes and pointed edges.
Built-in AI features designed to help furnish, continue, or rewrite note content.
Use Cases
Storing sensitive business notes locally on a hard drive to maintain control over data.
Using block notes, Kanban boards, and flow diagrams to organize a project workspace.
Using the AI writer to paraphrase or expand on initial notes and ideas.
Syncing notes with GitHub to keep a history of changes for technical documentation.
Best For
Integrations
Pricing
Pricing includes a free tier, a Personal plan for $4.99/month, and a Professional plan for $9.99/month. A lifetime deal is available for $29 plus VAT.
FAQ
Users may save notes directly to their own local folder. For those using cloud storage, data is encrypted with SSL in transit and AES-256 at rest, hosted in GDPR-compliant EU data centers.
Local storage requires browsers that support the Native File System API, such as Chrome, Opera, or Edge. Users of Firefox or Safari should use the cloud storage option.
There is a free tier, a Personal plan for $4.99/month, and a Professional plan for $9.99/month. A lifetime deal is available for $29 plus VAT.
Elasticnote is a web application that can be installed as a Progressive Web App (PWA) by adding it to a device home screen.
Source category: Productivity
Source subcategory: Note-Taking App
