Markdown-based note-taking app for developers
Publisher’s description
What is znote?
znote is a free notes & to-do program for Windows from alagrede.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). 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 4.9.3, released on September 14, 2026. 76 versions are listed since January 23, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 46 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (alagrede/znote-app) has 243 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “znote.io public repository”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 46 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: znote is a free notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is znote 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:
8B1D18D43D2C562C9845EB61FC746EC5811ECB7EA11CC81E4828F61FCF2A8D80· 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 76 versions ›76 versions over 2 years · about 46 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9.3Latest | September 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.9.2 | September 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.9.1 | August 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.9.0 | August 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.8.0 | August 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.7.1 | August 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.7.0 | August 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.6.0 | August 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id alagrede.znote -eznote-Setup-4.9.3.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- alagrede
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/alagrede/znote-app
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.9.3
- Released
- September 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 23, 2025
- Versions listed
- 76
- Updates / year
- 46.3
- GitHub stars
- 243
- GitHub forks
- 11
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- alagrede.znote
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is znote free?
Yes. znote is free to use.
Is znote 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 znote 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 znote be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does znote run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of znote?
The versions page lists all 76 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 23, 2025.
Can I use znote without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to znote?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Notable. The alternatives page compares them.
