Clear your head.
Map your ideas.

Write notes, connect ideas, and see the bigger picture, all without leaving your computer.

How it works

Move from loose thought to visible system

DevBoard keeps notes, maps, and references in one local-first workspace, so you can change modes without losing the thread.

Focus note Saved locally
DevBoard note writing and focus mode screenshot
Markdown Favorites Focus mode Quick switcher

Why DevBoard

More than a notepad. Less fuss than a system.

How it compares
DevBoard Best fit
A notes file eg. Apple Notes
Obsidian Linked notes
Notion Full workspace
Quick notes without an account
Account
Works offline with local files
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A visual board beside your notes
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Plugin
Limited
Easy links between related ideas
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Some
Simple enough to just start writing
Powerful
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The usual choice is a quick note file or a full workspace. DevBoard sits in the middle.

A notes file

Fast to start

Hits a ceiling when ideas need to connect.

A project workspace

Powerful once set up

Often more system than the task needed.

DevBoard Best fit

Structure on demand.

Write quickly. Link ideas when they connect. Open the canvas when a thought needs more room.


Optional sync

Local-first by default. Sync when you need it.

DevBoard works without an account. Cloud sync is a convenience layer for backup, multi-device access, and selected workspaces — not a requirement.

Free / Local

€0

For private, offline workspaces stored in a folder you control.

  • Unlimited local workspaces
  • Markdown notes and canvas pages
  • Export to Markdown, JSON, and PNG
  • Local workspaces stay free
  • No account required

Open a folder and start writing

Free forever. No account. Works in your browser or as a native app on macOS, Windows & Linux.