Is Krokanti Notes compatible with Simplenote?

You can export your notes from Simplenote as text or Markdown and import them into Krokanti Notes manually.

Is Krokanti Notes open source like Simplenote?

Krokanti Notes is currently closed source, but we plan to open-source the core editor in the future.

Why switch from Simplenote if it's free?

If Simplenote works for you, there's no need to switch. But if you want folders, real Markdown rendering, public sharing, or a more modern interface, Krokanti Notes is worth a try.

Krokanti Notes

Simplenote alternative

A modern Simplenote alternative

Simplenote is great but hasn't changed in years. Krokanti Notes adds folders, tags, version history, and a beautiful new editor.

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Why people leave Simplenote

✕No folders — only tags for organization
✕No Markdown rendering (just syntax highlighting)
✕Limited version history UI
✕No dark mode improvements in years
✕No public note sharing

Why Krokanti Notes is a great Simplenote alternative

Full folder + tag organization
Tiptap editor with real Markdown rendering
Rich text: checklists, tables, code blocks
Public note sharing with a clean URL
Modern design with warm pastel theme and dark mode

Simplenote (by Automattic) pioneered minimalist note-taking. But development has slowed significantly, and the interface hasn't meaningfully improved in years. Krokanti Notes takes the same philosophy — plain text, fast sync, cross-platform — and adds the features that modern writers actually need.

Krokanti Notes vs Simplenote: feature comparison

Feature	Krokanti Notes	Simplenote
Folders
Tags
Markdown rendering
Checklists & tables
Public sharing
Version history
Focus mode
Dark mode
Free tier	Full-featured	Full-featured

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Frequently asked questions

Is Krokanti Notes compatible with Simplenote?: You can export your notes from Simplenote as text or Markdown and import them into Krokanti Notes manually.
Is Krokanti Notes open source like Simplenote?: Krokanti Notes is currently closed source, but we plan to open-source the core editor in the future.
Why switch from Simplenote if it's free?: If Simplenote works for you, there's no need to switch. But if you want folders, real Markdown rendering, public sharing, or a more modern interface, Krokanti Notes is worth a try.

Compare Krokanti Notes with other apps:

vs Evernote vs Notion vs Apple Notes vs Google Keep vs Obsidian

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