SimplNote is a minimalist Windows app for daily notes and quick capture. It supports date-based stickers, quick entry with smart dates, search across saved notes, configurable reminders about unfinished tasks, quick navigation to days that still have unfinished entries, a bilingual in-app guide, backup, import and export, and fully local storage without requiring an account.
Publisher’s description
What is SimplNote?
SimplNote is a notes & to-do program for Windows from EmDiSoftware.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Project description on GitHub: “Official SimplNote releases for Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: SimplNote is a notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SimplNote safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4800188D8C422EA70726A1693E458740D6B9B6AC50BC35117B1BA2E52A55C49A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0.0Latest | August 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id EmDiSoftware.SimplNote -eSimplNote-1.1.0-win-x64-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- EmDiSoftware
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- SimplNote Binary Release License
- Source code
- github.com/AdamAnomatik/SimplNote-Releases
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.1.0.0
- Released
- August 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 28, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- EmDiSoftware.SimplNote
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Frequently asked questions
Is SimplNote safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; 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 SimplNote 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 SimplNote be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SimplNote run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use SimplNote without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to SimplNote?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Notesnook. The alternatives page compares them.
