Pay once.
Own it forever.
No subscription, no seats, no account. Start with the full editor for free, and unlock the power tools with a single payment whenever you’re ready.
The real editor, not a trial. Everything you need to write, link, and search your library. Yours to keep.
- The full native editor & smart blocks
- Inline AI: rewrite, expand, grammar, translate
- Instant vault search, wiki-links & backlinks
- Version history timeline & diff
- Import from Obsidian, Notion & Word
- Markdown export, one file at a time
- Unlock & decrypt your notes, always
Founding price for the first 1,000 customers.
Everything in Free, plus the power tools. Pay once, and every future update is included.
- Export to PDF, Word, HTML & whole-vault Markdown
- AI agents & ask-your-whole-vault
- AI image generation & prompt library
- Per-note encryption with Touch ID
- Multiple vaults & iCloud settings sync
- One-click restore of any past version
- Quick capture from the menu bar
14-day money-back guarantee · Use on up to 3 devices · Secure checkout via Polar
What every plan
includes
Whether or not you ever upgrade, the fundamentals never change: your notes are plain files on your disk, there’s no account to sign into, and the whole app runs on your Mac.
- Plain .md files in a folder you own
- No account, no cloud lock-in
- Works fully offline
- Bring-your-own-key AI
- Native macOS app, built for speed
- Free updates within the version
How the license
works
No dark patterns, no auto-renewals. One purchase, on your terms.
One payment
Pay once for Ampersand Pro. There’s no subscription, no seats, and no renewal to remember.
Up to 3 devices
A single license activates on up to three of your devices. Manage your devices any time from settings.
14-day guarantee
Not for you? A 14-day money-back guarantee has you covered — no trial to expire, just a refund if you ask.
Secure checkout
Payments are handled by Polar, our merchant of record. We never see or store your card details.
No subscription
Free updates are included for the version you buy. Own your copy instead of renting access to it.
Pricing, answered
Is Ampersand really free?
Yes. The full native editor — smart blocks, inline AI, search, wiki-links, version history, and single-file Markdown export — is free forever, not a time-limited trial. You never need to pay to write, and you can always unlock and decrypt your own notes.
What does Pro unlock?
Ampersand Pro adds export to PDF, Word, HTML, and whole-vault Markdown; AI agents and ask-your-whole-vault; AI image generation and the prompt library; per-note encryption with Touch ID; multiple vaults and iCloud settings sync; one-click version restore; and quick capture from the menu bar.
Is it a subscription?
No. Pro is a one-time purchase — currently a $29 launch price, regularly $49 — with no recurring charge. Updates for the version you buy are included.
What’s your refund policy?
Every Pro purchase comes with a 14-day money-back guarantee. If it’s not the right fit, request a refund within two weeks and you’ll get your money back — no trial period to watch.
How many devices can I use it on?
One Pro license covers up to three devices. You can deactivate a device and move your license to another whenever you like from the License settings.
Buy it once.
Keep it for good.
Start with the free editor today and upgrade to Pro whenever you’re ready — one payment, backed by a 14-day guarantee.
Free to start · macOS 13+ · No account required