Write at thought speed
Open the app and type. Keyboard-first shortcuts, lightweight tabs, and quick search keep context switching to a minimum.
Local first. Cloud when you want it.
Jot is the quick, quiet place for everything on your mind. Start writing instantly, stay organized without ceremony, and sync across web and desktop when you’re ready.
No account required · Notes stay on this device · Cloud is optional
A lighter way to think
Jot gets out of the way: fast capture, useful structure, and a calm workspace that’s ready the instant you open it.
Open the app and type. Keyboard-first shortcuts, lightweight tabs, and quick search keep context switching to a minimum.
Free notes are stored locally in your browser. No mandatory account, no trial clock, and no cloud dependency.
Jot Cloud keeps notes and writing preferences in step across the web and desktop app for one simple monthly price.
Straightforward pricing
Local Jot is the complete writing experience. Upgrade only when syncing between devices becomes useful.
Free, without an account
Monthly billing. Cancel anytime.
Good to know
No. Open Jot and start writing in local mode. An account is only required for Jot Cloud and its multi-device sync.
They’re saved in this browser on this device. Because clearing site data can remove local notes, use Jot Cloud if you want server-backed copies across devices.
Your notes, note history, shortcuts, and writing heuristics. Private service credentials for uploads or storage providers always remain on the device where you entered them.
Yes. Jot Cloud is billed monthly and can be managed from your account’s secure billing portal.
Sign in to use cloud sync and manage your plan.
Your local notes stay on this device until cloud sync is active.
Your Jot
Manage sync, preferences, and billing in one place.
Your notes are stored locally on this device.
With Jot Cloud, note behavior and shortcuts sync with your account. Upload credentials never leave this device.
Create a one-year account token for Jot desktop. Paste it into Jot Cloud settings; never enter your account password in the desktop app.
Claim notes from the old staging sync service with its 64-character token. The token is used once and is never saved in this browser.