VelocityNote
Local-first Markdown notebook with local AI
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What is VelocityNote?
VelocityNote is a lightweight, cross-platform Markdown notebook with built-in local AI (language models, speech recognition, OCR) that runs entirely on your machine. It features cloud sync, full-text search, and AI agent integration for vault management, with a focus on speed and privacy.
VelocityNote pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
VelocityNote pros
- Extremely small footprint (34 MB install) with low memory usage compared to Obsidian, Notion, and Inkdrop
- AI runs locally on your machine with no account, API key, or data upload required
- Built-in AI features: text formatting/summarization, voice transcription, screenshot + OCR, language model assistance
- Fast performance: 0.4s startup and 9ms full-text search across 10,000 notes
- Supports importing from Word, PDF, Evernote, Notion, Obsidian, and Markdown formats
VelocityNote cons
- No pricing information provided; unclear if free, freemium, or paid
- Local AI models have limited capabilities compared to cloud-based alternatives
- Landing page notes demo is not built ('The demo has not been built for this deployment'), suggesting potentially incomplete product availability
Frequently asked questions about VelocityNote
Does the AI require an account or API key?
No. VelocityNote runs AI models entirely on your own machine with no account, API key, or data upload needed.
What AI models are included?
Built-in models include Qwen3 (4B and 1.7B variants) for language tasks, Parakeet TDT for speech recognition, and Florence-2/PP-OCRv5 for image recognition and OCR.
What file formats can I import?
Supports Word, PDF, Notion, Evernote, Obsidian, Markdown, HTML, RTF, and plain text files.
How does it compare to Obsidian or Notion in speed?
VelocityNote is significantly faster: 0.4s startup (vs Obsidian's 1.9s) and 9ms search on 10,000 notes (vs Obsidian's 180ms).