Overview
Znote is described as a local-first, developer-focused notebook that combines Markdown notes, built-in AI chat, and code execution (JavaScript/Node.js and Bash), with meeting transcription available offline. It emphasizes privacy with on-device storage and supports bring-your-own-LLM options (OpenAI, Ollama, OpenRouter, and local models). The homepage flags several core features: a Markdown editor with WYSIWYG; an AI chat attached to notes; the ability to run JavaScript/Node.js and Bash locally inside notes; offline meeting transcription and summarization; a code editor with autocomplete, multi-document workspaces, and full-text search. Pricing is shown as a free download and a Pro option at 14.90€ as a one-time license; a short summary notes a free basic option and a one-time Pro license that unlocks AI features, code execution, transcripts, themes, and removes the “Unlicensed” label, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Some pages (/pricing, /doc) returned 404, so official pricing and documentation details are limited. Other references include guides, a blog, a GitHub repo, and Product Hunt mentions. Suggested next steps are listed.
Key Features
Markdown editor + WYSIWYG
Markdown editing with WYSIWYG capabilities.
Built-in AI chat attached to notes
AI-assisted conversations linked to individual notes.
Run JavaScript / Node.js and Bash locally inside notes
Execute code on-device within notes.
Meeting transcription and offline summarization
Transcripts and summaries generated offline.
Code editor with autocomplete, multi-document workspaces, and full-text search
Advanced code editing features with cross-document search.
Privacy / local-first design
Files stored on-device with privacy-focused design; supports BYOLMs.
Who Can Use This Tool?
- Developers:Organize notes with Markdown, run code locally, use AI features, and transcribe meetings offline
Pricing Plans
One-time Pro license unlocking AI features, code execution, transcripts, themes, and removes the 'Unlicensed' label; 30-day money-back guarantee
- ✓AI features
- ✓Code execution
- ✓Transcripts
- ✓Themes
- ✓Removes 'Unlicensed' label
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- ✓Local-first privacy and on-device storage
- ✓Developer-focused features including Markdown, AI chat, and local code execution
- ✓Offline meeting transcription
- ✓Support for bring-your-own LLMs (OpenAI, Ollama, OpenRouter, local models)
✗ Cons
- ✗Pricing and documentation pages occasionally return 404 (limited official pricing/docs)
- ✗No confirmed multi-platform installers or platform-specific download details in the data
- ✗Limited enterprise/volume licensing information available from the checked pages
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