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Flotnote

Floating Markdown notes for Mac. Pay once, own your files

Built by Achan

Paid Launched September 30, 2026

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Flotnote

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About

Flotnote is a Markdown notepad that floats above every app on your Mac. Hit one shortcut, write the thought down, and get back to work. Every note is a plain Markdown file in a folder you choose, so Obsidian and any other editor can open it right away. Full-text search, wiki-style links, tags, and several floating notes at once. No account, no servers, no subscription.

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Key Features

  • Capture notes with a keyboard shortcut from any app
  • Save notes as plain Markdown files to your chosen folder
  • Search all notes by full text instantly
  • Link notes together with wiki-style syntax

Use Cases

  • Obsidian users who want to quickly capture thoughts without opening the full app
  • People who need a floating notepad that works across all applications

Pricing

One-time purchase of $4.99 (launch price $4.99 through October 31, 2026, regular price $9.99). Includes 7-day free trial. No subscription, no account required.

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FAQ

What is Flotnote?

Flotnote is a Markdown notepad that floats above every app on your Mac. Hit one shortcut, write the thought down, and get back to work. Every note is a plain Markdown file in a folder you choose, so Obsidian and any other editor can open it right away. Full-text search, wiki-style links, tags, and several floating notes at once. No account, no servers, no subscription.

What are the key features of Flotnote?

Flotnote includes: • Capture notes with a keyboard shortcut from any app • Save notes as plain Markdown files to your chosen folder • Search all notes by full text instantly • Link notes together with wiki-style syntax • Tag notes as you type with automatic suggestions • Open multiple notes in separate floating windows

What can I use Flotnote for?

• Obsidian users who want to quickly capture thoughts without opening the full app • People who need a floating notepad that works across all applications

How much does Flotnote cost?

One-time purchase of $4.99 (launch price $4.99 through October 31, 2026, regular price $9.99). Includes 7-day free trial. No subscription, no account required.

What category does Flotnote belong to?

Flotnote is listed under Note and writing apps on Launch Llama.

How do I get started with Flotnote?

Click the "Visit Website" button on this page to go directly to Flotnote. You can also upvote and leave a review to help other founders discover it.

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Alternatives

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  • Tucky

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  • Marked QL

    For Mac users: Marked QL renders beautiful Markdown previews instantly in Finder with math, Mermaid diagrams, and syntax highlighting.

  • Moji

    For writers: Moji opens Markdown files with live preview and exports to PDF, HTML, or PNG so you edit distraction-free across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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  • Founded by Achan
  • Listed September 2026
  • Updated September 30, 2026
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