How We Compare to OnlineNotepad.org
An honest look at what's different. We respect OnlineNotepad.org — it set the standard for fast browser notepads. We just thought it was time to take it further.
Try this notepad →The summary
OnlineNotepad.org gets the fundamentals right: open the page, start typing, autosave. We do that too, then add the features it's been missing for years — multiple tabs, dark mode, markdown, sharing.
| Feature | This notepad | OnlineNotepad.org |
|---|---|---|
| Instant load, no signup | Yes | Yes |
| Autosave to browser | Yes | Yes |
| Familiar Windows Notepad feel | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple tabs | Yes | No |
| Dark mode | Yes | No |
| Markdown preview | Yes | No |
| Shareable links | Yes | No |
| Works offline (PWA) | Yes | No |
| No ads | Yes | No |
| Open-source friendly | Single-file HTML | No |
Where OnlineNotepad.org wins
Credit where it's due. They've been at it since 2017 and have a massive user base. If you've used it for years and it works for you, there's no reason to switch. They have brand recognition we don't.
Where we're better
Multiple tabs
Modern Windows Notepad has tabs. OnlineNotepad.org doesn't. Working on three notes means three browser tabs and three localStorage entries you can't see.
Dark mode
It's 2026. A notepad without dark mode is a notepad you can't use comfortably after sunset.
No ads
OnlineNotepad.org runs ads that slow the page and clutter the interface. Look at the difference in first-paint time — ours loads measurably faster because there are no ad scripts to wait for.
Sharing
Sending a note to someone shouldn't require email, a screenshot, or copy-paste. We use URL-fragment encoding to make shareable links possible without storing anything on a server.
What about anotepad.com?
aNotepad has been around since 2009 — longer than OnlineNotepad.org — but stores notes on their server by default, requires more clicks to do anything, and feels dated. OnlineNotepad.org passed them by being simpler. We're trying to pass OnlineNotepad.org by being simpler and more capable.
See for yourself →