Windows note taking app no install required

Windows note taking app letting you write, organize, and encrypt notes in any browser - Chrome, Edge, or Firefox - without downloading or installing anything.

Sign up with Google or any email and start right away. Free core features forever. No credit card, no setup, syncs with your phone automatically.

Free forever · No credit card · Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android

TaskNote running in a Windows browser showing notes and tasks

No install, runs in any browser

Forget installers, admin permissions, and Microsoft Store downloads. TaskNote opens instantly in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Brave on Windows 10 or 11. Pin it to your taskbar from the browser and it behaves like a native app.

  • Works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave
  • No download, no installer, no admin rights
  • Pin to taskbar as a PWA
  • Windows 10 and Windows 11 supported
TaskNote open in a Windows browser tab

Rich notes and tasks, not just plain text

Windows Notepad is fine for quick text. TaskNote gives you headings, bullet lists, bold, checklists, and a kanban board alongside your notes. Write a project spec, then drag the tasks to Done - all in one app.

  • Rich text editor with formatting
  • Kanban board for task management
  • Reminders on any note or task
  • Full-text search across all notes
TaskNote rich text note editor on Windows

End-to-end encrypted, private on Windows

Unlike Microsoft Sticky Notes or OneNote, TaskNote encrypts every note on your device before it syncs. No one - not Microsoft, not TaskNote - can read your notes. Your content stays yours.

  • Zero-knowledge encryption on every note
  • Encryption key stays on your device
  • No telemetry, no ad targeting
  • Safe for passwords, private notes, journals
TaskNote encryption on Windows showing private notes

Syncs with iPhone, iPad, and Android

Write a note at your Windows desk and read it on your phone on the way home. TaskNote syncs automatically across Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android with no cables or manual export.

  • Real-time sync across all devices
  • Works on Mac, Linux, Chromebook too
  • No USB cables or export steps
  • One account, unlimited devices
TaskNote syncing from Windows PC to iPhone

Questions about TaskNote on Windows

Do I need to install TaskNote on Windows?

No. TaskNote runs in any browser on Windows - Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Brave. No download, no installer, no admin rights needed. You can also pin it to your taskbar from the browser.

Is TaskNote free on Windows?

Yes. Notes, kanban board, reminders, and end-to-end encryption are all free forever on Windows. No credit card required.

Does TaskNote work on Windows 11?

Yes. TaskNote works on any version of Windows that can run a modern browser - Windows 10, Windows 11, and older versions too.

How does TaskNote compare to Notepad on Windows?

Windows Notepad is plain text only with no sync, no search, and no organization. TaskNote gives you rich text formatting, a kanban board, reminders, search, and cross-device sync with encryption.

Can I sync notes between Windows and my phone?

Yes. TaskNote syncs in real time across Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android. Start a note on your PC and pick it up on your phone.

Are my notes private on Windows?

Yes. Notes are encrypted end-to-end on your device before syncing. Even TaskNote cannot read your content. No ads, no tracking, no data sold.

The Windows note taking app that needs no install

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Free forever · No credit card · Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android