Frequently Asked Questions

Is Octarine free?

Yes, Octarine is free to use. The core features that enable note taking will always remain free.

How do you plan to make money?

You can unlock additional features and support the development by purchasing a one-time license upgrade.

Where is my data stored?

Right in your device! All data is present in your device at all times in the folder that you choose when creating a workspace. Nothing ever touches our servers.

We don't want to even know what you write, just like we wouldn't want you to know what we write.

Where is the Windows version?

We're working on it! We're a small team of 1 and we're working hard to bring Octarine to Windows.

Everything in the app is a labour of love, and we want Windows to feel as polished as the Mac & Linux versions.

Can I use Octarine on my phone?

Not yet. We'll be working on a mobile version of Octarine. It's still months away though.

Is Octarine offline-first?

Yes, you can use Octarine without an internet connection. All your data is stored locally on your device. However, image links may not load without an internet connection.

I see a few API calls in the app. What are they for?

There's 3 API calls in the app.

Check if there's any new update available (runs on startup or every 12 hours the app has been open).
Send a notification upon installation to the server (bumps up the count, no device information is sent).
Fetch the latest changelog from the server to display in the app.

No device information or data is ever sent to the server.

Is Octarine "open source"?

No. There's no plans to make it open-source, since it doesn't align with the business model.