Alternote

Alternote is a native macOS client for Evernote that adds Markdown‑styled editing while keeping full compatibility with the Evernote service. It presents a distraction‑free interface that dims the background as you type, and offers night mode, customizable fonts, and a compact view that hides the sidebar for a streamlined workspace. The app supports robust, as‑you‑type searching across note titles and contents, and includes features such as to‑do lists, colored tags, starred notes, and the ability to print notes to PDF.

Designed for users who prefer a Mac‑centric note‑taking experience, Alternote leverages the Evernote backend for syncing, so notes remain available across Evernote mobile apps and clippers. The client is Retina‑ready, provides smooth scrolling for long documents, and operates without any additional servers, keeping data flow between the Mac and Evernote. It also offers WYSIWYG styling controls that appear contextually, and selective sync for managing local and cloud notebooks.