Question 1

Is OwnSync Notes free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OwnSync Notes is completely free for local note-taking with no account required. Google Drive sync is available with a one-time Pro license for $39 (lifetime access).

Question 2

Where are my notes stored?

Accepted Answer

Your notes are stored in your browser's localStorage on your own device. If you enable Google Drive sync (Pro), they are also backed up to your personal Google Drive folder—never on OwnSync's servers.

Question 3

Does OwnSync Notes work offline?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OwnSync Notes is an offline-first Progressive Web App (PWA). You can take notes without an internet connection. Changes sync to Google Drive automatically when you reconnect.

Question 4

Can I install OwnSync Notes on my phone or desktop?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OwnSync Notes is a Progressive Web App (PWA). You can install it on Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS directly from your browser—no app store required.

Question 5

How does Google Drive sync work?

Accepted Answer

When you connect Google Drive (Pro feature), OwnSync Notes automatically syncs your notes to a dedicated folder called OwnSync_Note in your Google Drive. Changes are uploaded within seconds of editing. Cross-device sync polls for updates every 5 minutes.

Question 6

What export formats does OwnSync Notes support?

Accepted Answer

You can export your notes as JSON (full backup of all notes), Markdown (.md), or plain text (.txt). Importing JSON and Markdown files is also supported.

Question 7

Is OwnSync Notes private and secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OwnSync Notes does not collect or store your note content on its servers. Your notes remain on your device and your personal Google Drive. Authentication uses a secure backend-for-frontend (BFF) pattern where tokens are stored in HTTP-only cookies, never in browser storage.

Question 8

What rich-text features does OwnSync Notes support?

Accepted Answer

OwnSync Notes supports bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, headings (H1–H3), bullet lists, numbered lists, task/checklist lists, blockquotes, code blocks with syntax highlighting, inline code, links, images (paste or drag & drop), and link preview cards.