What it does
FUTO Notes is a Markdown notes app with native iOS and Android clients plus desktop builds for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Its official site describes offline note editing, plain Markdown files, wiki links, and end-to-end encrypted synchronization to a server that the user runs. The current download page labels the app a beta release; the latest release link points to v1.9.2.
Own the notes and the synchronization endpoint
FUTO Notes uses Markdown as its underlying format and is presented as a local-first editor across mobile and desktop. Its product page describes headings, checklists, tables, wiki links, offline use, and an end-to-end encrypted sync server that can be self-hosted. The server stores encrypted content rather than readable note text, according to the project; that is a vendor description, not a security test.
The official download page currently labels the product a beta release and links to version 1.9.2 in its GitLab release archive. It offers builds for iOS, Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows. This is a fit for people willing to evaluate a beta app and operate their own sync server, rather than depend on a vendor-hosted notebook. I did not install a client, configure the server, or test encryption, sync, or file compatibility.
Strengths
- Plain Markdown notes remain portable and readable outside the app.
- The official product page describes offline use and end-to-end encrypted sync to a server the user controls.
- The project offers mobile and desktop clients across five major platform families.
Watch out for
- The download page labels the app beta, so users should assess the release's maturity before relying on it for critical notes.
- The sync route requires operating or arranging a separate server; no vendor-hosted sync plan was established.
Best for
- People who want Markdown notes on mobile and desktop with a self-hosted sync option
- Users comfortable evaluating beta software and configuring their own encrypted sync server
Sources
- FUTO Notes — private, local-first notes for every device (Oct 25, 2026)
- FUTO Notes v1.9.2 | GitLab (Oct 25, 2026)
- FUTO Notes | Official GitLab Project (Oct 25, 2026)