Nextcloud Notes
What Nextcloud Notes is
Nextcloud Notes is a free, distraction-free note-taking app for Nextcloud. Notes can be arranged in categories, marked as favorites, and formatted with Markdown syntax. Each note is saved as a .md or .txt file in Nextcloud, so any Nextcloud client can view and edit it. The app supports sharing, but not real-time collaboration. It works with web and self-hosted Nextcloud installations and has Android and iOS clients. Listed integrations include Nextcloud Android Notes, CloudNotes, Iotas, QOwnNotes, and the Nextcloud REST API. The project wiki also lists Quillpad and QOwnNotes Android using the API, Iotas for Linux desktop and mobile, and QOwnNotes for Windows, Linux, and OS X. Administrators enable Notes from a Nextcloud instance’s Apps area under Office and can set display mode, file-extension, and notes-folder defaults with occ commands. The repository is published under AGPL-3.0, with support through GitHub and the Nextcloud community forum.
Who it suits
It suits people already using Nextcloud who want file-based notes with Markdown and client access across web, self-hosted, mobile, or desktop setups. It is less suited to teams requiring real-time co-editing.
What it does well
- Free plan available
- Markdown formatting
- Notes remain editable as Nextcloud files
- Web and self-hosted support
- Sharing is supported
What to know first
- No real-time collaboration
- Requires Nextcloud
- Setup requires enabling the app
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nextcloud Notes | Requires Nextcloud; available for Nextcloud versions 9–35 | Free |
As apps.nextcloud.com lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Nextcloud Notes keeps notes as accessible Markdown or text files inside Nextcloud, with sharing and multiple client options. Choose it when Nextcloud integration matters more than live collaborative editing.
Facts from Nextcloud Notes's own pages
- Compatibility
- The app listing shows releases for Nextcloud versions 9 through 35, with version 6.1.0 listed for Nextcloud 33, 34, and 35. · apps.nextcloud.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Configuration
- Administrators can set defaults for display mode, new note file extension, and notes folder using occ commands. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Desktop clients
- The project wiki lists Iotas for Linux desktop and mobile, and QOwnNotes for Windows, Linux, and OS X as an app that integrates without the Notes API. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- File formats
- The app stores note contents as .md or .txt files. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Formatting
- The app supports formatting with Markdown syntax. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2016 · apps.nextcloud.com, 19 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · apps.nextcloud.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Stuttgart, Germany · apps.nextcloud.com, 19 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The app can be enabled from the Apps area in a Nextcloud instance under the Office category. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- A REST API provides access to notes for third-party apps, and notes can also be managed with an editor and synchronized through a Nextcloud client or WebDAV. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- License
- The Notes repository is published under the AGPL-3.0 license. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Mobile clients
- The project wiki lists Nextcloud Notes clients for Android and iOS, plus Android apps including Quillpad and QOwnNotes Android that use the API. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Note sharing
- Yes · apps.nextcloud.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Organization
- Notes can be organized into categories and marked as favorites. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- web,self_hosted · apps.nextcloud.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- Nextcloud Notes is a distraction-free note-taking app for Nextcloud. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Real-time collaboration
- No · apps.nextcloud.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Storage
- Notes are saved as files in Nextcloud and can be viewed and edited with any Nextcloud client. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The app listing links to GitHub for problem reports and feature requests and to the Nextcloud community forum for questions and discussion. · apps.nextcloud.com, 12 Oct 2026
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