Zoho Notebook for Windows is a comprehensive and beautifully designed notes app for Windows. Easily take notes, add files, create checklists, jot down sketches, record audio, and capture moments. Instantly sync across devices and the cloud, ensuring secure, organized, and collaborative note-taking for enhanced productivity.
Publisher’s description
What is Notebook?
Notebook is a proprietary notes & to-do program for Windows from Zoho Corp. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 150.0 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.0.4, released on September 10, 2026. 16 versions are listed since July 30, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 14 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .znote. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 14 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Notebook is a notes & to-do tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Notebook safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.zohocdn.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
CF9CA6B35B3928932B9E596D75622035345FAA88348A7771FDED3D0D0BE8536C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 16 versions ›16 versions over 1 year · about 14 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.4Latest | September 10, 2026 | 150.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.3 | August 27, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.2 | August 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.1 | August 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.0 | August 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.8.2 | July 6, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.8.1 | May 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.8.0 | May 6, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Zoho.Notebook -eNotebook-4.0.4.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.zoho.NotebookInformation
- Publisher
- Zoho Corp
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 4.0.4
- Released
- September 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 3, 2025
- Versions listed
- 16
- Updates / year
- 14.4
- Website
- zoho.com
- winget ID
- Zoho.Notebook
File types it opens (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Notebook free?
Notebook is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Notebook safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.zohocdn.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Notebook with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Notebook be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Notebook run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Notebook?
The versions page lists all 16 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 30, 2025.
Can I use Notebook without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Notebook?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and CherryTree. The alternatives page compares them.
