Nokta Notes
by Nokta Notes
What Nokta Notes is
Nokta Notes is a local-first note manager from a Netherlands-based maker for writing, project planning, to-do lists, and quick notes. It runs on Windows and Linux, works offline, and stores each notebook as one portable .nokta file. Notebooks can be exported as separate Markdown files, while selected notes can be printed in tree order or saved as PDF. The editor supports GFM Markdown features such as tables, callouts, checklists, code, and images, with a configurable split view. Notes can be shared, but real-time collaboration is not available. A note tree offers eight configurable emoji flags and optional synopses. Continuous autosave and an app-wide undo stack preserve editing history. Integrations include OneDrive, GitHub, Claude Desktop, and Webhooks. An optional built-in MCP server can let an AI read, search, and edit notes when enabled. Ten light and dark themes are included. Nokta describes the app as having no cloud service or subscription. Linux is free at 0.00 EUR and includes the full app; Windows has a 30-day trial.
Who it suits
It suits people who want offline notes, Markdown editing, portable notebooks, and planning tools on Windows or Linux. It can also fit users needing exports, sharing, or optional AI access.
What it does well
- Works offline on Windows and Linux
- Portable .nokta notebooks with Markdown export
- GFM Markdown supports tables, code, and images
- Continuous autosave and app-wide undo
- Integrates with OneDrive, GitHub, and Webhooks
What to know first
- No real-time collaboration
- AI editing requires enabling the optional MCP server
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Full app · AppImage, .deb or .rpm | Free |
| Windows | one-time · Full app · 30-day trial · no card up front | €1,949, paid once |
As noktanotes.badgersoft.nl lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Nokta Notes combines offline, portable notebooks with structured organization, Markdown editing, and export options. Its lack of real-time collaboration and an unlisted Windows price are important considerations.
Facts from Nokta Notes's own pages
- AI access
- An optional built-in MCP server lets an AI read, search and edit notes when enabled. · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 12 Oct 2026
- Autosave and undo
- The app continuously autosaves and keeps an undo stack across the app. · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 12 Oct 2026
- Availability
- Nokta is available for Windows and Linux, with new versions released on both platforms at the same time. · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 12 Oct 2026
- Export and printing
- Users can export notebooks to Markdown and print selected notes in tree order or save them as PDF. · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 12 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Netherlands · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- OneDrive,GitHub,Claude Desktop,Webhooks · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 21 Sept 2026
- Local-first
- The maker describes Nokta as local-first and says it has no cloud service or subscription. · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 12 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The site identifies BadgerSoft as the maker of Nokta Notes. · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 12 Oct 2026
- Markdown
- The editor supports GFM Markdown, including tables, callouts, checklists, code and images, with configurable split view. · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 12 Oct 2026
- Note sharing
- Yes · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 21 Sept 2026
- Offline access
- Yes · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 21 Sept 2026
- Organization
- The note tree supports eight configurable emoji flags, and notes can include a synopsis. · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- windows,linux · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 21 Sept 2026
- Portable notebooks
- Notebooks are stored as single portable .nokta files and can be exported as separate Markdown files. · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Nokta Notes is a flexible note manager for writing, project planning, to-do lists and quick notes. · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 12 Oct 2026
- Real-time collaboration
- No · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 21 Sept 2026
- Themes
- The app includes ten light and dark themes. · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 12 Oct 2026
- Updates
- Windows installs and updates through the Microsoft Store; on Linux, the app prompts users when updates are available. · noktanotes.badgersoft.nl, 12 Oct 2026
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