Markdown Notes is an application designed for users seeking a markdown-based note-taking workflow on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro, without a recurring subscription fee. md files stored in folders of their choosing, supporting a workflow similar to that of Obsidian.
The app allows users to open any folder as a vault, treating it as a workspace for notes. Features include live syntax highlighting, real-time markdown preview, support for wikilinks, tags, daily notes, and a graph view that visualizes the connections between notes. Markdown Notes also supports exporting notes to HTML, PDF, or plain markdown formats, preserving the original folder structure and file format. Multiple vaults are supported, and the tool does not require an account or telemetry.
For cross-device synchronization, Markdown Notes is intended to be used alongside two free, open-source tools: Syncthing and Möbius Sync. Syncthing provides peer-to-peer, end-to-end encrypted folder synchronization between Mac, NAS, and other devices, operating without a cloud service. Möbius Sync serves as the Syncthing client for iPhone and iPad, bridging Apple's background restrictions. This setup allows notes to remain on devices owned by the user, rather than being stored in a proprietary cloud.
There are no subscription fees or additional charges for syncing, and the app license includes iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro. The tool is positioned as a markdown editor that emphasizes user ownership of files and compatibility with existing Obsidian vaults, offering a subscription-free solution for managing and syncing markdown notes across Apple devices.
Obsidian Alternative Without sits in PulseGate's Productivity & Work category. It provides a one-time purchase markdown editor with folder sync for users seeking an alternative to subscription-based note apps. It is built as a consumer product for writers, researchers, and note-takers seeking markdown workflow without subscriptions. Obsidian Alternative Without is a paid product starting at $10. Obsidian Alternative Without is available on the web, the command line, and iOS.
Nhat Dinh builds and maintains Obsidian Alternative Without, and the product first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include markdown editing, folder sync, and live preview. The interface is available in English and Japanese.
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