Free forever. Pro when you need it.
strayfiles is fully-featured for free. Pay $10/month for the iOS app and encrypted cloud sync. Same price for teams.
Free
Full-featured, local-first. No account required. Yours forever.
$0
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Unlimited Notes
Index as many Markdown files as you want from any folders.
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Full-text Search
Search by title, content, or tags across all your notes.
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Tags & Workspaces
Organize with virtual workspaces — no folder restructuring.
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Git Sync
Auto commit/pull/push to keep devices in sync via Git.
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Local Version History
Snapshots and restore, even without Git installed.
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Community Support
Get help from documentation and the community.
Pro
iOS app and encrypted cloud sync. Same price for teams.
$10/month
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Everything in Free
All local features, plus cloud sync and mobile.
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Native iOS App
Browse, search, and edit on the go with the SwiftUI app.
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Encrypted Cloud Sync
End-to-end encrypted sync across all your devices.
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Cloud Version History
Full version history stored securely in the cloud.
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Priority Support
Get faster responses from the strayfiles team.
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Team Ready
$10/user. Same features, same simplicity for teams.
| Included | Free | Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Features | |||
| Everything you need to manage Markdown Full-featured note management on both plans. No artificial limitations. | |||
| Unlimited Notes Index as many Markdown files as you want from any folders. | |||
| Full-text Search Search by title, content, or tags across all your notes. | |||
| Tags & Workspaces Organize with virtual workspaces and custom tags. | |||
| Native iOS App Browse, search, and edit your notes on the go. | |||
| Sync Options | |||
| Keep your devices in sync Choose how you want to sync — from Git to encrypted cloud. | |||
| Git Sync Auto commit/pull/push to keep devices in sync via Git. | |||
| Folder Sync (iCloud/Dropbox) Works with any folder sync provider you already use. | |||
| Encrypted Cloud Sync End-to-end encrypted sync with instant updates. | |||
| Version History | |||
| Never lose your work Local snapshots on Free, full cloud history on Pro. | |||
| Local Snapshots Automatic local snapshots with diff viewer. | |||
| Cloud Version History Full version history stored securely in the cloud. | |||
| Point-in-Time Restore Restore any note to any previous version. | |||
| Support & Teams | |||
| Help when you need it Community support on Free, priority support on Pro. Teams: $10/user. | |||
| Community Support Get help from the community and documentation. | |||
| Priority Support Get faster responses from the strayfiles team. | |||
| Team Access Add team members at $10/user with shared workspaces. | |||
Questions? We've got answers.
Everything you need to know about how strayfiles works, syncs, and keeps your notes organized.
Do I need to move my files into a special folder?
Nope. strayfiles indexes files wherever they already live. Point it at ~/notes, ~/dev/docs, or any mix of folders. Your structure stays intact.
How does the opt-in system work?
Add a simple YAML frontmatter block to any Markdown file you want indexed. Files without it are ignored. You control exactly what's included.
What sync options are available?
Free tier: Git-based sync (auto or manual), iCloud, Dropbox, or any folder sync provider. Pro tier adds end-to-end encrypted cloud sync via Supabase.
Is my data private?
Yes. The free tier is 100% local — nothing leaves your device unless you choose Git or folder sync. Pro tier uses end-to-end encryption; we can't read your notes.
What platforms are supported?
Currently iOS (SwiftUI native app) with a Rust core. macOS and other platforms are on the roadmap.
Can I use strayfiles without an account?
Absolutely. The free tier requires no account, no signup, no cloud. It's fully local-first and works offline.
What happens if I edit the same note on two devices?
strayfiles uses UUID-based conflict detection with version counters. If conflicts occur, you'll get conflict copies — no silent overwrites.
How is version history handled?
Local snapshots are stored automatically. You can view diffs and restore any version, even without Git installed. Pro adds cloud-stored history.
What's the strayfiles.toml file?
A project-level config that defines which folders to scan, exclude patterns, and workspace presets. Place it at the root of any folder you want to index.
Is there a trial for Pro?
Yes, Pro includes a free trial so you can test encrypted cloud sync before committing. Cancel anytime.