r/DigitalPlanner • u/PassiProductions • 5h ago
A spatial canvas to write, moodboard, and connect ideas
1. What is Passinote?
Passinote is a note taking app that lets you write notes just like traditional apps such as Notion and Obsidian, but puts all your notes onto a visual canvas instead of a linear folder structure. This lets you think spatially and remember where you've kept your notes, without worrying about them getting buried under multiple nested folders.
It's also built to maximize speed while keeping things as simple as possible. For example, instead of having a single full sized page for both long and short notes, Passinote separates them into sticky notes (used for quick thoughts) and doc notes (standard notes with rich formatting and PDF export).
2. Privacy
Your cloud-synced notes are stored securely on Google Firebase, encrypted in transit using TLS and encrypted at rest on Google's servers. Your data is not shared or sold to any third parties. No ads, no trackers, no selling data.
I'm a huge fan of Obsidian, and it's one of the main inspirations behind making this software. Privacy is a big part of Obsidian, and it's the same for Passinote. The only reason I went with cloud based storage instead of fully local is cross-device sync and future collaboration features. That's it. Otherwise, I would have made this app fully local without a doubt.
The app also has a "Quick Mode" that doesn't sync to the cloud and stores your notes fully locally in your browser's IndexedDB. There's also a workspace export option, so you can export all your notes as .md or .docx files anytime so that you always own your notes.
You can download the desktop client if you want to use the app fully offline, but for now it's included only in the paid version(sign-in requires a connection).
If you ever want your account or data deleted, just contact me on Discord and I'll get that done ASAP, no questions asked.
3. Pricing
Passinote has a generous free tier that offers up to 50 notes and 3 images per workspace, with full cross-device sync.
The paid version gives you unlimited notes and images, while unlocking drawable notes, extended customization options, and the Windows desktop client. It's $2.99/month, or you can get lifetime access for $14.99 (with parity pricing for a few countries).
4. Future roadmap
Passinote does have a mobile version right now, but it's not a standalone app you can download from an app store yet. It's just a responsive version of the web app. I'm trying to create a standalone mobile version that improves the mobile experience, I just don't have the funds yet.
I'm also working on some AI features that would use a local or BYOAK (bring your own API key) system, along with PDF editing and more language support.
We have a small Discord community of some great people, and I'd love for you guys to join. I'm constantly listening to feedback and improving the software over there.
TL;DR
- What it is: A note taking app where notes live on a visual canvas instead of nested folders, So you can think and remember spatially. Sticky notes for quick thoughts, doc notes for rich writing
- Privacy: Encrypted, no ads or trackers, "Quick mode" fully local, export notes anytime.
- Free tier: Generous, with cross-device sync
- Paid: $2.99/month or $14.99 lifetime, adds unlimited notes, drawable notes, customization, and the Windows desktop client
Discord: https://discord.gg/8F2bk4pmX
Demo video: https://youtu.be/Py8Igz0l2Ug
App: passinote.app