A place to start.
And keep going.
Free / always for the open-source app
- Notes, tasks, agenda, and calendar
- Your own local Org workspace
- No account needed for offline use
- macOS, Windows, Linux, and Android
Your notes.
Your next move.
A clearer space for your thinking, your tasks, and your day.
Connected in plain-text files. Always yours.
Free & open source · Works offline · No account required
ONE WORKSPACE. THE WHOLE PICTURE.THE REAL APP · IN YOUR BROWSER
Edit the sample workspace. Refresh to start fresh. No account or Sync.
Disposable demo · Runs locally with WebAssembly.Download a sample workspace
Built around
your own files.
Plain-text Org
Local-first
Desktop & Android
Open source
01 / ROOM TO THINK
From a thought
to a plan.
Notes don’t happen in isolation. Keep the context, the next action, and the time to do it in one place.
01 / WRITE
Give ideas a place.
Structured notes, linked thinking, and a reading view that makes room for more than text.
Explore your notes ↗02 / PLANTurn intent into action.
Bring tasks across your files into an agenda. Make space for them on your calendar.
Plan your day ↗03 / KEEPYour work stays yours.
Ordinary files in your own workspace. Open them in another editor whenever you want.
Understand your workspace ↗02 / A WORKSPACE THAT CONNECTS
See the work.
See what’s next.
Go from the big picture to the details without losing your place. Split your workspace and keep both in view.
Make time for what matters.
Day, week, month, and year views. Moving a supported event updates the timestamp in your file.
Calendar guide ↗
One view across your files.
See today, upcoming work, and overdue tasks. Filter by tags or task state and save a view.
Task guide ↗
Plain text. Rich thinking.
Tables, local images, math, and Mermaid diagrams. Switch between editable Org source and reading view.
Writing guide ↗
Find your atmosphere.
Built-in themes with light and dark appearances. Adjustable shortcuts, optional Vi controls, and custom CSS.
Make it yours ↗
03 / YOUR FILES. YOUR FUTURE.
A better interface.
Not a new lock-in.
OrbitalNote works with Org: a plain-text format for notes, tasks, and dates. Your workspace is a folder, not a proprietary database.
Already use Emacs? Open your Org folder. New to Org? Start in the interface and learn the syntax when you’re ready.
Meet the format My next chapter.org PLAIN TEXT
#+TITLE: A little more space
* Ideas worth keeping
A notebook that stays with me.
* TODO Make a little progress
SCHEDULED: <2026-10-26 Mon>
- [X] Get the idea down
- [ ] Find the next step
- [ ] Make time for itReadable today. Editable tomorrow. Yours either way.
04 / TOGETHER, WHEN YOU NEED IT
Your desk.
Your phone. Your day.
Start with the free offline app. Add encrypted Sync when you want your Org notes on more than one device.
A LITTLE CONTINUITY
Take your day
with you.
Plan at your desk. Check your agenda on your phone. Keep your project tasks and everyday reminders together, wherever you open OrbitalNote.
- The same notes, another screen.Connect your desktop and Android workspace with optional encrypted Sync.
- Room to go offline.Work with your local notes, then catch up when the apps are open and connected.
A place to start.
OPTIONAL ENCRYPTED SYNCPREVIEW
Keep your devices
on the same page.
$5 / month USD
or $48/year · 1 GB storage
- End-to-end encrypted Org notes
- One workspace across connected devices
- Sync while apps are open and connected
- Keep using the app offline
Renews automatically. Cancel in your account. Attachments and history cleanup aren’t included yet. iPhone builds aren’t available for installation.
Read the setup guide ↗Prefer your own server? Self-hosted Sync is also available ↗
05 / START SMALL. GET COMFORTABLE.
A clear next step.
START HERE
Your first notebook.
Open a workspace, write a note, and give your first task a date.
Getting started ↗A LITTLE CONTEXTOrg, without the overwhelm.
The handful of plain-text patterns you’ll use every day.
Org essentials ↗WHEN YOU’RE READYConnect another device.
Set up Sync, save your recovery key, and bring your notes along.
Sync guide ↗YOUR NEXT MOVE
Make room
for what’s next.
Download the free app. Open a folder.
Take it from there.
Early preview · macOS, Windows, Linux, Android
iPhone and iPad are coming later.
Choose a platform for installation instructions.
Download preview ↓Downloaded? Open your first notebook →
Installation help ↗THE SHORT ANSWERS
Good to know.
Do I need to know Org or Emacs?
No. You can create notes, tasks, and schedules through the interface. Org is the plain-text format underneath. Our Org essentials guide covers the basics when you’re ready.
Can I use my existing notes?
Open an existing Org folder on desktop; there’s no import or conversion step. OrbitalNote works with the same files as other editors. It supports core Org workflows, not every Emacs feature, and does not execute Babel code blocks.
What stays free?
The open-source app, including local notes, editing, tasks, calendar, and agenda. Hosted Sync is optional. You don’t need an account to use your local workspace.
What does “preview” mean?
The app is available to use and actively evolving. Desktop signing and iPhone distribution are still in progress. Sync currently handles Org notes in one workspace, not attachments. See platform availability and Sync scope before you start.
Where can I ask for help?
Start with troubleshooting, ask in GitHub Discussions, or join the community on Discord. Bug reports and feature ideas are welcome.