What Tablif read on Plainkeep's site
Plainkeep describes itself as: “Plainkeep — Markdown notes in one file on your Mac”
- Price model: One-time · free tier
- Free tier: Free up to a limit
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
What it is
Calls itself “Markdown notes app”.
- Calls itself: Markdown notes app
“Plainkeep is a Markdown notes app for macOS.”
Where it puts itself
Rules out “No account”.
- Says it will not: No account
“No account, no cloud, no tracking.”
What it costs
One-time purchase. A free tier up to a usage limit. No monthly or yearly plan. Prices quoted: $14.99.
- One-time: yes
- Monthly: no
- Yearly: no
- Free plan: free up to a limit
- Price: $14.99
“Pro $14.99 once”
“Pro is a one-time in-app purchase.”
“Free for 10 notes.”
How it runs
A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the App Store. No API.
- Kind: desktop
- Runs on: macOS
- Runs where: on the device, offline
- Distributed via: App Store
- API: no
“Plainkeep is a Markdown notes app for macOS.”
“…macOS 13 Ventura or later, on Apple Silicon and Intel.”
What it works with
Integrates with Dropbox and iCloud Drive. Names App Store, Mac App Store and 2 more on its pages.
- Integrates with: Dropbox · iCloud Drive
- Names: App Store · Mac App Store · Website · +1
“App Store -> https://www.producthunt.com/r/CHLAXAE5WNTHZ6”
“Put the file in iCloud Drive or Dropbox and open it on your other Mac.”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs.
- Instant signup: yes
- Trial asks for: nothing
“Get it on the Mac App Store”
“Free for 10 notes.”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 2 Nov 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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