Zen

A minimal, clean space for your thoughts. Store notes securely in Markdown format within a local SQLite database.

Cost

Free

Rating

★ People love it

Time to value

Immediate

You can use Zen to write and organize your notes in Markdown format with a clean, distraction-free interface. Your notes are stored locally in a SQLite database, ensuring you own your data forever. You can create tags for organization, use full-text search to find notes instantly, and switch between different viewing layouts. The tool supports rich Markdown formatting including tables, code blocks, and task lists. You can work offline, import existing notes, export backups, and use keyboard shortcuts for faster navigation.

What Zen does

Write notes in distraction-free Markdown editorSearch through all notes instantly as you typeOrganize notes with flexible tagging systemExport complete backup with all files and imagesImport existing Markdown files from other appsCreate reusable note templates with placeholdersSwitch between list, card, and gallery view modesPin important notes to keep them at the topStores notes in local SQLite databaseFull-text search with BM25 rankingWorks completely offlineNo vendor lock-in with standard MarkdownFlexible tag-based organizationMultiple view layouts including gallery modeDrag and drop image supportNote templates with placeholders