Flotnote · House #26,004

What it is

Calls itself “Markdown notepad”.

• Calls itself: Markdown notepad

“Flotnote is a Markdown notepad that floats above every app on your Mac.”

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to Raycast Notes. Claims “third option”. Rules out “account”. Publishes a comparison page.

• Alternative to: Raycast Notes
• Superlative claim: third option
• Says it will not: account

“Flotnote is the third option.”

“Floating Markdown editor for macOS. Raycast Notes alternative that works with Obsidian and syncs via iCloud.”

What it costs

One-time purchase. Free for a trial period. No monthly or yearly plan. Prices quoted: $4.99, $9.99.

• One-time: yes
• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free for a trial
• Price: $4.99 · $9.99

“Buy for $4.99”

“$9.99 $4.99 until Oct 31”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers. Built for solo users.

• Sells to: consumers
• Company size: solo / indie

“Flotnote is made by Achan, working solo as Tiny Ship Sailors. I built it for myself first”

“A one-person Mac app, built by someone who uses it every day.”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Built with Google Analytics.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Analytics: Google Analytics

“Floating Markdown notes for Mac.”

“Floating Notes for Mac”

What it works with

Integrates with Obsidian. Names Apple Notes, Notion and 1 more on its pages.

• Integrates with: Obsidian
• Names: Apple Notes · Notion · Raycast Notes

“Apple Notes won't float either, and it locks your files in a proprietary database.”

“Flotnote is a Markdown notepad that floats above every app on your Mac.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes a blog.

• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Try free — 7 days”

“7 days, full app, no credit card required.”